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Mr. Ayala -3- REVISED HAZARDOUS WASTE LOAD CHECKING PROGRAM FOR SAN JOAQ.UIN COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES documents, and/or manifests) that the hazardous materials were disposed of properly. 3.) If prohibited wastes are detected at the site, and the refuse hauler does not safely remove the waste, the County will then contract with a hazardous waste hauler for removal and ultimate legal disposal. The hauler will be billed for associated costs. 4.) Further information regarding proper disposal of the prohibited wastes listed above is available from the San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department by telephone at (209) 468-3400. 5.) Solid waste haulers who do not comply with the requirements of the load checking program stated herein will be prohibited from using the noted County solid waste disposal facilities. There are a number of recycling resources available for residents and businesses. The Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer Station, North County Recycling Center and Sanitary Landfill, and the Foothill Sanitary Landfill will accept small quantities of banned Universal Waste and Appliances if declared and separated from the regular trash. A statement appropriate for a placard/sticker is being generated and will be made available to you for the purposes of generating stickers to attach to curbside disposal containers. Residents may bring Universal Waste with the exception of televisions and computers, to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility on R.A. Bridgeford Street located at the Stockton Metropolitan Airport. No appliances will be accepted The County's CESQG program features a unique low cost service for San Joaquin County businesses that generate less than 27 gallons or 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month. To make an appointment for this service, call 1-877-747-9699. For specific information on managing UW, please go to www.dtsc.ca.gov. For information on stormwater regulations/practices, call your local Stormwater Management Program. To manage large quantities of appliances and universal waste contact the Environmental Health Department at (209) 468-3420. Disposal of Appliances and Universal Waste at any unauthorized disposal site such as roadsides or ditches is illegal and a serious crime punishable by fines up to $5,000 in San Joaquin County.