ARCHIVED REPORTS_2010-2015 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Label, stating "Contains PCB's" and listing the out of service date. Capacitors will be labeled "Used Capacitors". Storage: Used capacitor containers will be stored in the designated hazardous waste location on site for up to one year, but are typically disposed of every six months. These are placed on a secondary containment pallet. Management and Recordkeeping: Once a month, all accumulated wastes will be sealed in their containers, weighed and logged into the waste accumulation log. The log will be checked to ensure that CESQG accumulation limits have not been exceeded. All wastes will then be transported to the San Joaquin County HHW Facility as CESQG material. The PCB Capacitors are sent through AERC to Lighting Resources, then to Clean Harbors for PCB incineration. A bill of lading will be utilized to transport the Capacitors, and be kept on file. Alternatively, capacitors may be sent to ECS refining for recycling. Refrigerants Identification: Refrigerants are found in refrigerators and air conditioning units. Refrigerant removal will be done as per the C4WMBCDRRR Appliance Recycling Guide and other training documents. Additional Training Requirements: In addition to their current training, employees who engage in removal of refrigerants will be trained in the procedures for refrigerant removal, hazards of the specific refrigerants, and safe handling of appliances to prevent release of refrigerant to the environment. At least one employee is a certified technician under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act. Training will include the following: • Refrigerant identification • Ergonomics and proper lifting/moving techniques (use of dollies and forklifts) • Safe refrigerant removal procedures • Operation and safe use of refrigerant removal tools • Labeling and marking of refrigerant tanks • Hazards associated with fluorocarbons Employees engaged in refrigerant removal will be given 3 days of the on-the-job training with another staff member prior to being allowed to perform refrigerant removal on their own. Removal Procedure: The following procedure will be utilized to remove refrigerants: • Employees will determine the type of refrigerant in the appliance. Appliances will be sorted by type, with, one type evacuated at a time. • The appliance will be positioned such that the refrigerant lines are accessible • The piercing valve will be attached to one side of the compressor • The refrigerant recovery unit is then attached to the piercing valve, and the refrigerant evacuation started • Once completed, the refrigerant unit is turned off, and removed from the piercing valve. The piercing valve is removed from the compressor line. OnSite Electronics 6 Appliance Recycling 2/19/2010