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00 <br /> Sims Metal Management <br /> Certified Appliance Recycler Application <br /> June 2011 <br /> General j <br /> Sims Metal Management, as one of the largest metals recyclers in California, was on the <br /> forefront of logistics for implementing the Appliance Recycling Law before it began. The <br /> program was implemented at all but one of its Northern California yards. Sims accepts <br /> refrigerators, freezers, commercial and residential air conditioners, washing machines, dryers, <br /> stoves (gas and electric), microwaves, dishwashers, heaters, basically, any appliance with metal <br /> parts. <br /> Materials Requiring Special Handling (MRSH) with respect to major appliances (Appliances) <br /> include: (a) encapsulated PCBs and DEPH and metal encased capacitors (Capacitors); (b) CFCs, <br /> HCFCs and other non-CFC refrigerants (Refrigerants); (c) waste oil, halogenated, from contact <br /> with Refrigerants (d) gear oil from washing machines; and (e) mercury switches and temperature <br /> control devices (Switches), in addition to any other material that is a hazardous or universal <br /> waste when removed. . <br /> Training <br /> All facility personnel designated for removal or handling of MRSH from Appliances and their <br /> supervisors are trained in the removal of Refrigerants, waste oils, Switches and Capacitors, as <br /> appropriate for that type of Appliance. At least two persons per facility are Certified Universal <br /> Technicians who have successfully completed an approved on-line training course in accordance <br /> with the Clean Air Act Section 608, Universal Technician requirements. At a minimum, one <br /> certified technician may supervise others. <br /> At a minimum, training will include all training required for the handling of applicable Universal <br /> Waste and hazardous waste and the handling of PCB small capacitors or ballasts. New <br /> employees are trained when they start the Appliance Area. Remedial training is offered by Freon <br /> Free as required. Training for removal of MRSH includes guidance from the CIWMB <br /> "Appliance Recycling Guide" (June 1998). In addition: j <br /> 1. Waste Oils-New employees work under the guidance of experienced employees. <br /> 2. Switches -The facility will use the DTSC Guidance document"Self-training Manual for <br /> the Removal of Mercury Switches in Appliances" as the initial training resource. New <br /> employees are trained by and work under the guidance of experienced employees. <br /> 3. Capacitors and Ballasts - New employees work under the guidance of experienced <br /> employees. <br /> Sims Metal Management CAR Application June 2011 Page 1 <br />