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North County Recycling Center and Sanitary Landfill <br />Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Page 45 <br />8.3 BMP Descriptions <br />The following table summarizes the activities at the North County Landfill, the potential pollutant sources, and the potential pollutants. <br />BMPs for the potential pollutant sources are also listed below. See the tabulated table below for frequency of each BMP. BMPs are <br />utilized by all facility personnel and maintenance staff. <br /> <br />Table 8.3 – Summary of BMPs <br /> <br />Area Activities Pollutant <br />Sources <br />Potential <br />Pollutants <br />Best Management Practices <br />Recycling center • Receipt from the public of wastes <br />including trash, debris, green waste, <br />recyclables, white waste, e-waste, and <br />some household hazardous waste. <br />• Sorting of recyclables and wastes by <br />County crews <br />• Transfer of waste streams to trucks and <br />bins <br />• Dust control <br />• Temporary storage of household <br />hazardous wastes, e-waste, and white <br />waste <br />• Temporary storage and retailing of <br />recycled paint <br />• Operation of vehicles and heavy <br />equipment <br /> <br />• Fugitive trash and <br />debris that is <br />blown, spilled, or <br />tracked from the <br />building <br />• Fugitive dust <br />• Non-storm water <br />from dust control <br />water or spills <br />from disposal <br />activities <br />• Oil and grease <br />from vehicles <br />• Organic enrichment <br />from green waste and <br />trash manifested as <br />elevated BOD <br />• Sediment <br />• Heavy metals including <br />copper, iron, mercury, <br />and zinc <br />• Pathogens <br />• Oil & grease <br />• Hydrocarbons <br />• Nutrients <br />• Pesticides <br />• Other potential toxics <br /> <br />• Loads are checked and tracked for illicit <br />dumping at the scale house, at the entrance of <br />the recycling building, and as the public is off- <br />loading. <br />• E-wastes, white wastes, and allowed household <br />hazardous waste are segregated <br />• The entire recycling center is contained within a <br />covered building <br />• Exhaust fans and sprinklers control dust within <br />the building <br />• Water and spills are maintained within the <br />building using spill kits. <br />• County crews are trained to respond to a spill or <br />illegal dumping <br />• Spill kits are available <br />• The public are encouraged to cover loads by <br />charging double for uncovered loads <br />• Use of a street sweeper with PM10 dust capture <br />capabilities on a weekly basis during the rainy <br />season on paved surfaces around the recycling <br />center building and on paved roadways.