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North County RC&SL Page 40 of 64 Public Works/Solid Waste <br />Joint Technical Document County of San Joaquin – Revised July 14, 2025 <br /> <br />The equipment operators inspect equipment used daily prior to use. Operators fill out a Pre- <br />Operation Inspection Form that is stored at the landfill. If a deficiency is noted, an onsite <br />mechanic repairs the deficiency. <br /> <br />As needed, an outside contractor may perform equipment maintenance. <br /> <br />In the event of equipment failure, backup and standby equipment will be furnished by the San <br />Joaquin County Department of Public Works or rented from local heavy equipment rental <br />companies. <br /> <br />6.7 SPECIAL WASTE HANDLING PROCEDURES <br />The protection of the health and safety of the public at unloading areas is accomplished with the <br />use of signs for information and traffic control, and presence of attendants at all times to direct the <br />customers. <br /> <br />6.7.1 Household Hazardous Waste <br />Hazardous and liquid wastes are prohibited at the site. Some household hazardous waste is <br />inadvertently delivered to the landfill or Recycling Center; however, the Household Hazardous <br />Waste Exclusion Program is intended to exclude these materials from the landfill (Appendix G). <br /> <br />WDR’s adopted by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), Central Valley <br />Region on January 29, 2010, allow the disposal of treated wood waste. Handling of this material <br />will be in accordance with the provisions of those Requirements. <br /> <br />The Household Hazardous Waste Exclusion Program includes: <br />• Load Check Program <br />• Public notification <br />• Annual training of all landfill employees <br />• Handling and storage of hazardous waste items <br />• Description of hazardous waste storage facilities and equipment <br />• Records and reporting requirements <br />• Procedures for recovering costs associated with illegal disposal of hazardous waste