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The following is an itemized list of hazardous waste violations that have not been addressed for ACME SAW & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY as of December 02, 2021. Open violations from May 12, 2021 inspection Violation#102-Failed to determine if a waste is a hazardous waste. OBSERVATIONS: 1.An open unlabeled 5-gallon container was observed in the metal grinding area storing black powder-like material and debris. Ernie Lara, manager, stated that the material was waste swept up off the floor,which is disposed of in the trash. EHD took a sample of the material for metals analysis at the time of inspection. 2. Two old 5-gallon containers of unknown material and at least six pails of old paint were observed outside near the south-west corner of the facility. Ernie stated he would properly dispose of the materials. 3.According to Ernie,the facility had a spill from their parts cleaner, located in the mechanical area, around January 2021 due to a break-in. Ernie stated he cleaned up the spill, but it was unclear how the spill was cleaned up and how the clean-up waste was managed and disposed of. Parts cleaner spill clean-up waste was not found at the time of inspection. REGULATION GUIDANCE: Any person who generates a waste shall determine if the waste is a hazardous waste as specified in Title 22 California Code of Regulations(CCR). There are wastes that are listed as hazardous wastes. There are wastes that exhibit one or more of the hazardous waste characteristics:toxic, corrosive, reactive or ignitable. Metal particles 100 microns or smaller in size must be handled and disposed of as hazardous waste if the metal is determined to be a hazardous waste. Metal particles larger than 100 microns in size can be recycled as scrap metal. Title 22 CCR section 66261.2—Definition of Waste Title 22 CCR section 66261.3—Definition of Hazardous Waste CORRECTIVE ACTION: Immediately stop disposing of the facility floor sweepings into the trash, make a hazardous waste determination for the floor sweepings, the old containers of unknown material, old paint containers, and the parts cleaner spill clean-up waste, and manage them all according to Title 22 CCR. Use Safety Data Sheets(SDS),waste sampling and test results or other knowledge to support your hazardous waste determination. Waste testing must be done using methods specified in Title 22 CCR including sections 66261.20-24. Submit a statement and supporting documentation with your hazardous waste determination. Demonstrate current storage and labeling for wastes determined to be hazardous wastes. Provide disposal records for wastes determined to be hazardous wastes and stored longer than the number of days specified in Title 22 CCR for your hazardous waste generator status. ❑ 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 1 of 2