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2.5 PROCESSING <br />0 2.5.1 Separation <br />"Processing" replaces "Incoming <br />Materials Storage" (found on page <br />12 of new document) <br />Collection trucks with loads of refuse and recyclables are directed to the commercial side of the <br />MRF. Recyclable material from commingled, source separated, commercial and industrial <br />sources are dumped on the tipping floor where it is manually inspected, and recyclable materials <br />separated by refuse workers. Hazardous wastes are removed from the waste stream.. Source - <br />separated recyclable materials are also unloaded onto the tipping floor. <br />Non -recyclable solid waste is moved towards the loadingchute. <br />Recyclable materials are pushed to the south end of the tipping floor and placed in 40 yard bins <br />for delivery to the appropriate rec c <br />Hazardous materials and other items that are prohibited from disposal in the landfill, such as <br />CRTs, propane tanks or antifreeze that are visible at this time are identified by the spotters or <br />equipment operators and separated immediately. In the event of a spill, spotters and vehicle <br />operators will contact a supervisor respond according to the situation. <br />2.5.2 Size Reduction <br />ANNIL <br />Some material non -recyclable material is suitable for direct deposit into a transfer vehicle. Other <br />bulky material is reduced in size prior to deposit in a transfer truck. Size -reduction is <br />accomplished by coMpacting the refuse by a wheeled compactor in a designated compaction area <br />(Figure 5). In that area, refuse is spread in lavers approximately two feet thick, and the compactor <br />makes several passes. The refuse undergoes further visual inspection by the operators of the <br />loaders and then again b t�perator of the compactor. <br />Except for maintenance, the compactor is parked on waste. The waste will be compacted and <br />removed for disposal daily. <br />2.6 Safety Measures in the Materials Recovery Facility <br />2.6.1 Lovelace Transfer Station Customers <br />Safety of site customers is paramount criterion in operating the site. Parkin and nd tipping areas are <br />clearly marked. Signs are provided to direct the flow of traffic. Attendants direct traffic within the <br />MRF to reduce potentially dangerous situations. Users of the MRF are required to keep pets and <br />children within their vehicle at all times. <br />Lovelace MRF and Transfer Station Department of Public Works/Solid Waste Division <br />Transfer Processing Report 20 County of San Joaquin -Revised 8/23/07 <br />