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The following is an itemized list of hazardous waste violations that have not been addressed for ULLOAS TOW &AUTO REPAIR as of January 21, 2021. Open violations from January 16, 2020 inspection Violation#301 -Facility not maintained to minimize the release of a hazardous waste. OBSERVATION: The following releases of hazardous wastes were observed on-site: 1. Three 55-gallon blue steel drums storing used oil were observed with standing used oil on top of the drum lids (see photos IMG 0527, 0530-4, 0536). 2.A 55-gallon white poly drum storing used antifreeze was observed with standing used antifreeze on top of the drum lid (IMG 0528) 3. Two used paper oil filters were found inside an open yellow funnel on top of the used antifreeze poly drum (IMG 0528-9). 4.A used paper oil filter was found inside an open yellow funnel on top of one of the used oil steel drums(IMG 0534, 0536). 5. The secondary containment for the three steel drums of used oil and the one poly drum of used antifreeze contained what appeared to standing used oil, and at least two used paper oil filters(IMG 0535, 0537). 6. Wet oily spillage/staining was observed on a counter containing various tools and container of gear oil and transfer case fluid and next to the used oil and used antifreeze storage area(IMG 0545). 7. Metal brake lathe shavings were found on a counter next to the facility's brake lathe(IMG 0546-7). 8. Used absorbent was observed on the ground near the middle of the facility(IMG 0548). 9. Oil spills were observed on the ground throughout the facility(IMG 0549-52). 10. Rainbow-colored sheen was observed on the ground next to vehicle engines and customer vehicles in front of the facility(IMG 0557-62). 11. Used absorbent was observed on the ground around the vehicle engines in front of the business(IMG 0560). 12.A sheen was also observed in the street gutter in front of the facility,which appeared to be carried from the facility property to the street by the recent rain water(IMG 0563-66). REGULATION GUIDANCE:A hazardous waste generator must maintain and operate its facility to minimize the possibility of a fire, explosion, or any unplanned sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents to air, soil, or surface water which could threaten human health or the environment. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Immediately clean up the waste spills noted above and manage the waste according to Title 22 California Code of Regulations for hazardous waste. Submit a statement and supporting documentation to the San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department describing the storage and final disposition of the cleaned up waste. ❑ This violation was corrected ❑This violation will be corrected by(date): ❑ Supporting documents included Describe actions taken or will be taken to correct violation: Page 6 of 11