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North County RC&SL Page 62 of 67 Public Works/Solid Waste <br />Joint Technical Document County of San Joaquin – Revised February 11, 2026 <br />• The compactor is operated after the Recycling Center tipping floor is cleared of other <br />personnel. <br />• Radio walkie-talkie and visual communication is maintained at all times between the <br />compactor operator and other personnel in the Recycling Center. <br />• Compactor operators are vigilantly watching for pressurized cylinders, propane tanks, <br />televisions, and computer monitors. These items will be pulled out and not pushed with the <br />refuse to the compactor. <br />• The compactor is equipped with an audible back up alarm and working lights. <br />• In the unlikely event of an explosion because of the compactor running over refuse, on-site <br />staff will take appropriate action by isolating the area and contacting the appropriate <br />emergency agencies (i.e. County Office of Emergency Services, County Environmental <br />Health Department, and local Fire Department). <br /> <br />Baling equipment is not used in the Recycling Center at this time. However, such equipment may <br />be added if beneficial. <br />