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PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICfS <br />SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY <br />ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION <br />Karen Furst, M.D., M.P.H., Health Officer <br />304 East Weber Avenue, Third Floor - Stockton, CA 95202 <br />209/468-3420 <br />December 4, 2001 <br />Mike Carroll, Senior Civil Engineer <br />San Joaquin County <br />Public Works Department <br />Solid Waste Division <br />1810 E. Hazelton Ave <br />Stockton, CA 95201 <br />RE: Foothill Landfill Acceptance of Vehicles for Disposal <br />Pq U 1 /yam <br />During the last monthly inspection at the above referenced facility it was noticed that the facility <br />was accepting motor homes and other vehicles (taco truck). The vehicles were complete with <br />engines, transmissions, rear ends and appliances. In discussions with the site operator, it was <br />determined that the fluids were drained from the vehicles prior to arriving at the site. <br />The concern is that the vehicles are equipped with devices that contained metals above the <br />acceptable levels (copper radiators, starters and alternators, engine components with high lead <br />and chrome content). The motor homes may still have the appliances (refrigerator, oven, and <br />heating unit) that may be equipped with hazardous components. <br />Review of the facilities Report of Disposal Site Information (RDSI) revealed that the facility <br />could accept vehicles and parts thereof; provided that such waste do not contain waste which <br />must be managed as hazardous wastes, or wastes which contain soluble pollutants in <br />concentrations which exceed applicable water quality objectives, or could degrade the waters of <br />the state. This information is found on page 17 of the RDSI dated 3/3/1995. <br />The EHD directs you to stop accepting the vehicles immediately. Foothill Landfill can receive <br />vehicles for disposal if the vehicles have been processed to remove all devices and components <br />that must be managed as a hazardous waste, or contain soluble pollutants in concentrations which <br />exceed applicable water quality objectives, or could degrade the waters of the state. <br />If you have any questions in regards to this matter contact me at (209) 468-0332. <br />---FJ <br />� Q�a' <br />Robert McClellon, Lead Senior REHS <br />Environmental Health Division <br />Cc: Keith Kennedy, CIWMB <br />A Division of San Joaquin County Health Care Services <br />