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S A N J 0 A Q I I I Irl Environmental Health Department C O U N T AMENDED 6/10/2020 Small Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator Inspection Report Facility Name: Facility Address: Date: ALCO METALS 1 1815 NAVY DR, STOCKTON June 09, 2020 SUMMARY OF VIOLATIONS (CLASS I,CLASS II,or MINOR-Notice to Comply) Item# Remarks 712 CCR 66273.34 UW handler(UWH)failed to label universal waste to identify type of universal waste. OBSERVATION: The facility has not labeled their universal waste(UW)as required by this section.Approximately 64 boxes containing PG&E smart meter devices were observed in a warehouse on the non-ferrous drop off side. Each box was approximately 3 x 3 x 3 feet and contained hundreds of devices.The devices appeared to be electronic devices with lithium ion batteries. One of the boxes was observed with a label saying"corrosive Electronic waste." REGULATION GUIDANCE: Except as otherwise provided in subsection (g)of this section, a universal waste handler shall label or mark universal waste to identify the type of universal waste as specified in subsections(a)through (f)of this section. (a)Batteries(i.e., each battery), or a container in which the batteries are contained, shall be labeled or marked clearly with the following phrase: "Universal Waste-Battery(ies)". (b)Mercury-containing equipment(i.e., each individual mercury-containing equipment), or a container in which the mercury-containing equipment is contained,shall be labeled or marked clearly with the following phrase: "Universal Waste-Mercury-Containing Equipment'. (c)Lamps(including M003 wastes that contain lamps)(i.e., each lamp),or a container or package in which the lamps are contained, shall be labeled or marked clearly with the following phrase: "Universal Waste-Lamp(s)". (d)Electronic devices(i.e., each electronic device), or a container or pallet in or on which the electronic devices are contained, shall be labeled or marked clearly with the following phrase: "Universal Waste-Electronic Device(s)". (e)CRTs(i.e., each CRT), or a container or pallet in or on which the CRTs are contained, shall be labeled or marked clearly with the following phrase: "Universal Waste-CRT(s)". (f)A container of CRT glass shall be labeled or marked clearly with the following phrase: "Universal Waste-CRT glass". (g) In lieu of labeling individual electronic devices, CRTs, and/or containers of CRT glass pursuant to subsections (d)through (f)of this section, a universal waste handler may combine, package, and accumulate those universal wastes in appropriate containers or within a designated area demarcated by boundaries that are clearly labeled with the applicable portion(s)of the following phrase: "Universal Waste-Electronic Device(s)/Universal Waste -CRT(s)/Universal Waste-CRT Glass". CORRECTIVE ACTION: Immediately label the UW as required by this section. Universal waste—electronic devices must be labeled "Universal Waste—Electronic devices". Provide a corrective action statement and supporting documentation to the San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department(EHD)within 30 days. This is a Class II violation. FA0001889 PR0220065 SCO01 06/09/2020 EHD 22-01 Rev.9/20/2019 Page 13 of 15 Small Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator OIR 1868 E. Hazelton Avenue I Stockton, California 95205 1 T 209 468-3420 1 F 209 464-0138 1 www.sjcehd.com