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tipping floor is cleaned on a regular basis. The MRF tipping floor is cleaned on a regular basis by running a street sweeper over the floor. The in-floor conveyor and sorting line are cleaned routinely using a high pressure air hose and water. The small amount of water to clean the transfer trailers tipping floor, conveyors and sorting line flows to a clarifier and is then discharged to the city sewer system. 3.1.2.2 CONTAINER CLEANING Containers (i.e., recycle bins, refuse cans, debris boxes) utilized for the storage and/or transport of waste are cleaned on an as-needed basis, usually to remove accumulated dust and dirt. Constant monitoring of containers by facility personnel allow the operator to ensure that all of the containers are cleaned to prevent the creation of nuisances and the harborage of vectors. 3.1.2.3 HOUSEKEEPING In accordance with 14 CCR, Section 17416.1, general housekeeping is conducted at the facility to minimize the accumulation of materials (i.e., used parts, inoperable equipment, tires, scrap and similar items) inherent in the operation of a transfer station. Housekeeping activities are conducted on a continual basis by station personnel. 3.1.3 NON-SALVAGEABLE ITEMS In accordance with 14 CCR, Section 17408.4, drugs, cosmetics, foods, beverages, hazardous wastes, poisons, medical wastes, syringes, needles, pesticides and other materials capable of causing public health or safety problems are not salvaged at the GVVV MRF/TS MAI unless approved by the LEA. 3.1.4 SCAVENGING AND SALVAGING Scavenging is prohibited at the GVVVSMRF CVWS in accordance with 14 CCR, Section 17409.3(a). However, salvaging operations including collection of recyclable materials (e.g., including corrugated Central Valley Waste Services MRF/TS 3-3 Transfer/Processing Report Section 3-3M54-34/24/17