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2.5 PROCESSING 2.5.1 Separation Collection trucks with loads of refuse and recyclables are directed to the commercial side of the MRF. Recyclable material from commingled, source separated, commercial and industrial sources are dumped on the tipping floor where it is manually inspected, and recyclable materials separated by refuse workers. Hazardous wastes are removed from the waste stream. Source - separated recyclable materials are also unloaded onto the tipping floor. Non -recyclable solid waste is moved towards the loading chute. Recyclable materials are pushed to the south end of the tipping floor and placed in 40 yard bins for delivery to the appropriate recycler. Hazardous materials and other items that are prohibited from disposal in the landfill, such as CRTs, propane tanks or antifreeze that are visible at this time are identified by the spotters or equipment operators and separated immediately. In the event of a spill, spotters and vehicle operators will contact a supervisor respond according to the situation. 2.5.2 Size Reduction Some material non -recyclable material is suitable for direct deposit into a transfer vehicle. Other, bulky material is reduced in size prior to deposit in a transfer truck. Size -reduction is accomplished by compacting the refuse by a wheeled compactor in a designated compaction area (Figure 5). In that area, refuse is spread in layers approximately two feet thick, and the compactor makes several passes. The refuse undergoes further visual inspection by the operators of the loaders and then again by the operator of the compactor. Except for maintenance, the compactor is parked on waste. The waste will be compacted and removed for disposal daily. 2.6 Safety Measures in the Materials Recovery Facility Lovelace MRF and Transfer Station Department of Public Works/Solid Waste Division Transfer Processing Report County of San Joaquin April 10, 2015 12