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- 0 . , r Section 17682 - Cover The uncovered refuse observed at 0715 hours was the result of the previous day equipment breakdown. Cover is placed on the refuse on a daily basis in accordance with the State Minimum Standards. Section 17684 - Intermediate Cover The area of protruding waste observed has been corrected. Intermediate cover is in place over all surfaces where no more waste will be deposited for 180 days. Section 17707 - Vector and Pird Control The number of flies is not a day to day problem at the site. Food processing wastes are not allowed in the working face. On the day in question there was apparently some food wastes mixed with the drop box waste received. This is mitigated by the application of daily cover. Section 17742 - Hazardous Waste Since the date of this inspection a revised method of handling asbestos waste has been implemented at the site. The asbestos is now placed in an area separate from the refuse working face and is immediately upon receipt covered with several feet of soil . Equipment does not come in contact with the asbestos and care is taken to ensure that the containers are not broken. All drivers of commercial vehicles who enter the site have been made aware and are periodically reminded that hazardous wastes including empty containers are prohibited at the site. Additionally, the sign at the entrance of the landfill states that no toxic wastes are accepted. Additional Action In addition to the action described above directional signs have been erected to direct the drivers to the proper disposal areas. Safety equipment including respirators, gloves, and other protective clothing is worn by personnel working at the site and two way radios are used for communications. The cleats on the compactor that were in a worn condition at Page 2