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stored in the recycled material area for weekly removal by a licensed hauler to a California - <br />Approved Electronics Recycler. <br />Universal wastes, including household batteries (AA, NiCad, 9V, etc.), fluorescent light bulbs and <br />tubes, and related items, are collected in the Recycling Drop-off Area in 55 -gallon drums and/or <br />universal waste storage boxes, as appropriate. Materials are removed from the site regularly by <br />a licensed hazardous waste hauler to be processed for recycling. <br />7.6 APPLIANCE PROCESSING AND MATERIALS REQUIRING SPECIAL <br />HANDLING IN THE RECYCLING CENTER <br />7.6.1 General <br />The following operational guidelines, including locations, volumes of materials, equipment, etc., <br />may change based on the quantity of appliances received, the arrangement of contracted <br />recycling services received by the County, and applicable environmental regulations. <br />The Solid Waste Site Manager directs Appliance Processing activities through the Solid Waste <br />Recovery Supervisors. The Certified Appliance Recycler (CAR) reports to the Solid Waste <br />Recovery Supervisor assigned to the Recycling Center. <br />7.6.2 Certified Appliance Recycling <br />Appliances addressed in this section include, but are not limited to, refrigerators, freezers, air <br />conditioners, water coolers, washers, dryers, ovens, stoves, furnaces, space heaters, water <br />heaters, and trash compactors. <br />Materials requiring special handling include, but are not limited to, Freon, mercury probes and <br />switches, used oil, metal encased capacitors, and encased PCBs or DEHP from appliance <br />compressors and transmissions. <br />Freon Removal requires special equipment, including: <br />• Refrigerant Vacuum Pump, hose and connectors <br />• Refrigerant Manifold <br />North County RC&SL Page 60 of 68 Public Works/Solid Waste <br />Joint Technical Document County of San Joaquin — October 10, 2014 <br />