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Mr. Powell 0 -2- HAZARDOUS WASTE LOAD CHECKING PROGRAM FOR SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES As of January 1, 2006, the following Regulated Appliances are also prohibited from being landfilled at County operated disposal sites: Major appliances are machines in homes or businesses — a washer, dryer; air conditioner* or dehumidifier; refrigerator* or freezer*; oven stove or microwave; water and space heaters; trash compactor and furnace or boiler. These appliances contain materials that require special handling once they are removed from the appliance. Waste Categories that continue to be excluded: - Regulated hazardous wastes, chemicals and chemical sludge which are toxic, corrosive, an irritant, or a strong sensitizer; tank cleaning sludge or sediments. - Pesticides or insecticides (properly neutralized, and rinsed containers from residential are allowed); asbestos wastes. - Drugs; Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB); infectious wastes; radioactive wastes; flammables or explosives. - Free liquids, including liquid residues in containers or cans which are greater than one gallon in volume including oil, automotive batteries, or fuel wastes. - Bag house or air scrubber wastes; contaminated soil or sand. Load Check Procedures 1.) If prohibited wastes are delivered to any of the noted facilities, the person or firm delivering such wastes will be required to remove the waste from the site immediately, but no later than 24 hours. Such waste shall be disposed of by the responsible party as prescribed by State and Federal laws. 2.) Any refuse collector who is required to remove such hazardous materials shall present to the San Joaquin County Solid Waste Division, proof (proper documents, and/or manifest) 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) 468-3420. 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.