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Amok <br /> 6. What is a "sanitary landfill"? <br /> A sanitary landfill is not a "dump." A sanitary landfill must meet federal, state and <br /> regional regulations for containment, monitoring and reporting. <br /> These regulations require: <br /> • Multiple-layered containment to protect groundwater <br /> • Controlling rats and flies. <br /> • Excluding waste such as hazardous waste <br /> • Documenting that all of the above has been done according to applicable <br /> regulations <br /> 7. What is recycled at the North County Recycling Center and Sanitary <br /> Landfill? <br /> Metal, glass, wood waste, tires, refrigerators, computer monitors and televisions and <br /> latex paint are recycled. A fee is charged for some of these items. <br /> Approximately 30% of the refuse received at the landfill is processed through the <br /> recycling center. The remainder has already been through recycling. <br /> Approximately 30% of the material processed in the recycling center is recycled. <br /> The material that can not be recycled is transported to the active landfill face for <br /> disposal. <br /> 8. What happens if the daily tonnage and the vehicle limits are not increased? <br /> Eventually, the landfill will be forced to turn away customers to avoid violating the <br /> present permit limits. Customers would be directed to the Foothill Sanitary Landfill <br /> on Waverly Road in eastern San Joaquin County. If refuse-carrying vehicles are <br /> diverted elsewhere, more traffic is likely and there is an increased risk of illegal <br /> dumping of refuse on the roadsides and on private property. <br /> 9. What happens if the hours for the use of heavy landfill equipment hours are <br /> not changed? <br /> The County will continue to operate under the present restriction. <br />