EDCO TPR – April 2022
EDCO Recycling
&
Transfer Facility
Transfer Processing Report (TPR)
https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/SolidWaste/
April 2022
Site Address:
2755 California Avenue
City of Signal Hill
CA 90755
Contact:
EDCO Transport Services
224 Las Posas Road
San Marcos, CA. 92078
(760) 744-2700
Attachment F
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Contents
1.0 FACILITY OVERVIEW.................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................1
1.2 Site Location and Access...........................................................................................................3
1.3 Site Plan Description .................................................................................................................3
1.3.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................................3
1.3.2 Construction...........................................................................................................................................4
1.4 Nature and Quantity of Wastes Accepted ...............................................................................5
1.4.1 Wastes Types.........................................................................................................................................5
1.4.2 Waste Quantities....................................................................................................................................7
1.5 Types and Numbers of Vehicles Anticipated to enter the Station.........................................8
2.0 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS................................................................................. 9
2.1 Permits and Approvals..............................................................................................................9
2.1.1 Land Use Approval................................................................................................................................9
2.1.2 CEQA Documentation...........................................................................................................................9
2.1.3 Air Quality.............................................................................................................................................9
2.1.4 Water Quality.........................................................................................................................................9
2.1.5 Solid Waste Facility Permit .................................................................................................................10
2.2 Design Requirements...............................................................................................................10
2.3 Operational Requirements......................................................................................................10
3.0 OPERATIONS PLAN...................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Facility Design..........................................................................................................................11
3.1.1 Design Plans ........................................................................................................................................11
3.1.2 Design Calculations.............................................................................................................................16
3.2 Station Improvements.............................................................................................................18
3.2.1 Identification Signs..............................................................................................................................18
3.2.2 Contact Sign.........................................................................................................................................18
3.2.3 Station Security....................................................................................................................................19
3.2.4 Roads...................................................................................................................................................19
3.2.5 Visual Screening..................................................................................................................................19
3.3 Operations................................................................................................................................20
3.3.1 Hours of Operation ..............................................................................................................................20
3.3.2 Station Personnel .................................................................................................................................20
3.3.3 Station Equipment and Vehicles..........................................................................................................23
3.3.4 Materials Handling Activities..............................................................................................................24
3.3.5 Station Maintenance ............................................................................................................................31
3.3.6 Health and Safety Program..................................................................................................................32
3.4 Station Control.........................................................................................................................34
3.4.1 Nuisance Control .................................................................................................................................34
3.4.2 Dust Control.........................................................................................................................................34
3.4.3 Vector and Bird Control ......................................................................................................................34
3.4.4 Drainage Control .................................................................................................................................35
3.4.5 Litter Control .......................................................................................................................................35
3.4.6 Noise Control.......................................................................................................................................36 EDCO TPR – April 2022
3.4.7 Odor Control........................................................................................................................................36
3.4.8 Traffic Control.....................................................................................................................................37
3.5 Station Records and Reporting Procedures..........................................................................37
3.5.1 Weight/Volume Records......................................................................................................................37
3.5.2 Special Occurrences and Public Complaints .......................................................................................38
3.5.3 Inspection of Records..........................................................................................................................38
3.5.4 Load Checking Records.......................................................................................................................38
3.5.5 Management Resumes.........................................................................................................................38 EDCO TPR – April 2022
APPENDICES
Appendix A Hazardous Waste Exclusion/Storage Plan 40-48 Appendix B Vector Control Plan 49
Appendix C Fire Control Plan 50-54
Appendix D Conditional Use Permit (CUP) (Separate)
Appendix E State Water Resources Control Board (NOI) (Separate) Appendix F Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (Separate) Appendix G SCAQMD Permits to Operate (Separate)
Appendix H Alternate Odor Management Plan (AOMP) (Separate) Appendix I Ground Lease Agreement (Separate)
Appendix J Final Environmental Impact Report (Separate) Appendix K Preliminary Storm-water Hydrology Report (Separate) Appendix L Management Resumes (Separate)
Appendix M SB 1383 Organics Compliance (Separate)
TABLES Table 1 Vehicles List (Separate)
Table 2 Processing Equipment List (Separate)
FIGURES
Figure 1 Facility Location Map (All Separate)
Figure 2 Local Vicinity Map
Figure 3 Facility Site & Utility Plan
Figure 4 West Side Building Conveyer
Figure 5 1,000-Foot Radius Map
Figure 6 General Plan Land Use Designations
Figure 7 Facility Vicinity Zoning
Figure 8 Traffic Flow Plan
Figure 9 Surface Drainage & Runoff Control Plan
Figure 10 Facility Contact Sign
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1 1.0 FACILITY OVERVIEW
1.1 Introduction
This Transfer and Processing Report (TPR) describes programs relating to operations of the Transfer Station (TS) and phase two operations for EDCO Recycling & Transfer (ER&T) Material Recovery Facility (MRF). This facility processes up to 1,500 tons per day (tpd) of municipal solid waste, mixed recyclables, and organics. A site plan is illustrated in Figure 3.
An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) SCH# 2008081009 was prepared through the City of Signal Hill and certified on February 17, 2009 by the City Council.
The MRF/TS Facility buildings are owned by EDCO Transport Services LLC constructed on land owned by a joint partnership equally split between 1 – PhilEsp LLC, 2 – John R Cockreil and Patricia Cockreil Family Trust, and 3 – ARLEE Investments, LLC. The total site is approximately 150,000 square feet.
The MRF/TS accepts municipal solid waste, commingled recycling and organics generated by the City of Signal Hill and the surrounding communities illustrated in Figure 2. This operation assists the City of Signal Hill and surrounding communities to comply with the waste reduction and recycling mandates of AB 939. The MRF/TS is capable of accepting its permitted daily capacity of up to 1,500 tpd of municipal solid waste, recyclable materials and organics.
The ER&T operation includes materials and waste transfer operations at facilities that are shared with both collection trucks and transport trucks from EDCO and its related entities. EDCO also has the Administrate terminal at 927 E 27th Street which supports operations for solid waste, curbside collection of recyclables, and a truck maintenance shop under an exclusive franchise agreement with the City of Signal Hill. The administrative terminal is located a block away from the transfer station.
This facility includes the installation of a sorting line for the source separated recycling materials and the additional enhanced recovery of recyclable materials prior to final disposal. Material sorting equipment is being installed in 2022 illustrated in Figure 4. Materials are fed into a conveyor system and transferred over a series of mechanized/manual sorting stations which recover materials for re-use, including but not limited to, items such as mixed paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, tin cans, CRV glass, PET, HDPE, cartons etc In conjunction with the sorting line, a baler was installed. The baler is used to compact recovered fibers (cardboard, newspaper, mixed paper) and hard goods (aluminum, PET, HDPE, tin, etc.) prior to shipment to end-use markets.
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2 Current operations also include an administrative office, buy-back center, and maintenance shop. These operations are separately housed on the east side of the main facility and isolated from the MRF/TS activities.
There is also a permanent household hazardous waste facility (PHHWF) located adjacent to the east side of the maintenance shop. This facility is proposed to be operated by a partnership with the County of Los Angeles. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) includes paints, solvents, oils, cleaning products, and other similar wastes.
This facility is also used to collect and store Hazardous and Universal Waste (UW) generated directly from the load check program and brought in by the public. UW consists of the following categories:
• Mercury thermostats: Contain small glass capsules of mercury • Batteries: Rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries, silver button batteries, mercury batteries, and small sealed lead acid batteries. • Lamps: Includes fluorescent tubes, high intensity discharge lamps, and sodium vapor lamps.
• Non-Empty Aerosol Cans: Non-empty aerosol cans were added to the list of universal wastes in 2001.
• Mercury Thermometers: Including fever thermometers.
• Gauges: Vacuum and pressure gauges that contain mercury, including blood pressure gauges, barometers, and manometers.
• Consumer Electronic Devices: Electronics that exhibit hazardous characteristics such as cell phones, game consoles, and computers.
• Cathode Ray Tubes: Waste cathode ray tubes (CRTs), such as television picture tubes and non-flat panel computer monitors, are universal wastes with special management standards.
Hazardous and UW collected from the load check program and brought in by the public are packaged and disposed of in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local rules and regulations.
Records including log sheets, bills of lading, and hazardous waste manifests are kept in the main office for regulatory compliance purposes.
The MRF/TS accepts non-hazardous municipal solid waste including residential, commercial, industrial wastes, and construction demolition debris.
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3 These facilities also accept self-hauled household refuse, source-separated recyclables, and construction demolition debris from the general public. Materials designated for recovery are sorted to remove the recyclables for transport to secondary materials markets. The residual waste is then transported to a licensed landfill.
This TPR provides information in compliance with requirements of the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, and Chapter 5. Environmental documentation relative to land use approvals, CEQA compliance, and air and water quality permits is provided in Appendices E and F.
1.2 Site Location and Access
The MRF/TS is located at 2755 California Avenue, City of Signal Hill, California 90755. The property itself is positioned at approximately the following coordinates: 33º 48' 22.38" Latitude and 118º 10'50.54 Longitude. This includes the real property in the City of Signal Hill, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as Lots 1 to 39 and Lots 42 to 48 inclusive, all of North Long Beach Tract, as per map recorded in Book 10, Page 97 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. LA County APNs: 7207-022-043, 7207-022-044, 7207-022- 900, 7207-022-045, and 7207-022046. Latitude: 33 degrees, 48 mins, 22.38 sec N and Longitude: 1 18 degrees, 10 mins, 50.54 sec East.
The primary route for delivering materials to the MRF/TS is as follows: Take Interstate 405 and exit to Atlantic Avenue. Proceed South on Atlantic Avenue. and turn East onto Spring Street.
Proceed East on Spring Street and turn South onto California Avenue. Then proceed South on California Avenue to turn West onto 28th.
1.3 Site Plan Description
1.3.1 Overview
The MRF/TS accepts municipal solid waste, organics and recycling materials generated by the City of Signal Hill and surrounding communities. All waste collection trucks, and self-haul vehicles enter the site and check in at the weigh station. Each hauler is questioned regarding the contents of their load potentially containing hazardous materials and/or universal waste.
After the weigh station, drivers empty their loads on the TS floor where the contents are rechecked by spotters and sometimes the facility manager for unauthorized materials. If unauthorized materials are identified, they are removed, profiled, stored in labeled bins and disposed of by a licensed contractor within 90 days of discovery. Some trucks are reweighed if their tare weights are not currently registered at the check-in station.
The new MRF operation includes several automated conveyor systems and sorting equipment designed to separate and recover recyclable materials. Sorting personnel work in designated sorting stations on the conveyors manually separating materials for recovery and dispose of primarily non-recyclable materials. Both recyclable and non-recyclable materials are deposited EDCO TPR – April 2022
4 into containers or collection area bunkers located directly beneath and adjacent to the conveyor lines.
Recyclables, including scrap metals, are to be stored in bins and shipped out when there is a complete load or every ninety 90 days, whichever comes first. Waste materials are also separated and stored and removed within 48 hours from the facility for proper disposal.
The Facility Site & Utility Plan for the MRF/TS is shown in Figure 3. This plan represents a MRF/TS building of approximately 56,150 square feet. There are three access points to the facility: one for waste disposal activities, one for transfer tractor loading of residual and one for office functions. A driveway along 28th Street provides access to the waste disposal handling area of the site via the northwest entrance to the facility and a hazardous wastes entrance on the northeast of the facility A driveway along the northeast area of the site provides access along 28th Street for transfer tractor loading of residual. A driveway off California Avenue on the eastern side of the property provides direct access to office functions, buyback center staff parking.
The MRF/TS is compatible with surrounding land use and zoning (shown on Figures 5, 6, and 7). The current General Plan Land Use Element designation for the site and immediate area is General Industrial (GI). The surrounding area also is designated GI. The current zoning on the site is Commercial General (CG).
Figure 5 and the corresponding Land Use Table depicts the identification of adjacent land uses and distances to residences or structures within 1.5 miles the Project Site which satisfies the 1000’ Radius Map requirements of Section 18221.6(b).
The facility serves as a transfer station for waste destined for landfill disposal, a material recovery operation (i.e., to recover recyclables from the waste stream), a source separated recyclable material transfer facility, a self-haul facility, and a permanent household hazardous waste collection facility including universal waste. The facility is permitted to operate at a maximum of 1,500 tpd and may employ approximately 50 employees per shift.
1.3.2 Construction
The facility was constructed in the 2011–2012 timeframe after all entitlements were successfully secured. All land grading, building construction, road improvements and landscaping were completed over a 20-month period. All air permits were acquired from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) as required.
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5 1.4 Nature and Quantity of Wastes Accepted
1.4.1 Wastes Types
1.4.1.1 General
The primary purpose of the MRF/TS is the transfer of residual waste to disposal and removal of recyclable materials from the regional municipal solid waste stream. The facility accepts municipal solid waste, source-separated recyclable materials, construction demolition debris, organics and household hazardous waste. Materials designated for recovery are sequestered and sorted to remove the recyclables for transport to secondary materials markets and other processing facilities. HHW is disposed of at a licensed treatment, storage disposal facility (TSDF).
The facility accepts:
• Municipal solid waste
o Residential
o Commercial
o Industrial
• Organics
o Residential curbside (green waste and food waste)
o Commercial green waste and food waste
• Recyclables
o Source separated, single stream recyclables
o Source separated commercial recyclables
o Construction and industrial recyclables
o Construction and demolition materials
• Self-haul
o Residential municipal solid waste
o Organics
o Construction and demolition materials
• Household Hazardous Waste
• Universal Waste
1.4.1.1.1 Salvageable Items
The MRF accepts recyclable materials from residential, curbside and commercial recycling programs, and materials recovered from the TS municipal solid waste. Specifically, the following materials are accepted for separation and processing at the MRF:
• Newsprint
• Corrugated containers
• Plastic containers (CRV and non-CRV)
• Mixed plastics
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6 • Aluminum cans (CRV and non-CRV)
• High-grade paper
• Mixed paper (including junk mail)
• Styrofoam
• Ferrous and bi-metal containers
• Glass containers
• Aseptic cartons
1.4.1.1.2 Non-Salvageable Items
The MRF/TS does not accept for salvage any cosmetics, beverages, hazardous chemicals, poisons, pesticides or other materials capable of endangering public health.
1.4.1.2 High Liquid Content Wastes
The MRF/TS does not accept any publicly owned treatment works sludge or residuals. It also does not accept industrial wastewater treatment sludge, septic tank pumpings, chemical toilet wastes or liquid wastes. The MRF/TS does accept saturated waste < 15% liquid content, as long as the liquid is non-hazardous.
1.4.1.3 Designated Wastes
Designated wastes (i.e., profiled hazardous materials) are not accepted at the MRF/TS.
1.4.1.4 Hazardous Wastes
1.4.1.4.1 General
Other than household hazardous waste, no sludge, liquids, infectious, medical or hazardous materials are accepted at the MRF/TS. The Hazardous Waste Exclusion and Hazardous Waste Storage Plan describe on-site procedures in the event that hazardous or infectious waste is discovered in the tipping area (see Appendix A). These plans include procedures to identify the responsible collection vehicle and document the materials illegally disposed of at the facility.
Recovered hazardous or infectious materials are placed in a designated hazardous waste storage box (HWSB), located immediately inside the self-haul roll-up door (i.e., south roll-up door) shown in Figure 3
The HWSB is properly placarded and secured to prevent unauthorized access by employees or visitors. Materials stored in the HWSB are properly segregated by hazard classification and removed from the site by a licensed contractor within ninety 90 days, in accordance with federal and state regulations.
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7 1.4.1.4.2 Household Hazardous Wastes
The site also maintains a permanent household hazardous waste collection facility (PHHWCF) sponsored by the City of Signal Hill in partnership with the County of Los Angeles Public Works Department. The PHHWCF is viewed as an added benefit of the site and environmental benefit to the surrounding community.
NOTE: At this time, there is no active partnership agreement in place with EDCO, the City of Signal Hill and County of Los Angeles Public Works Department.
HHW is brought on-site to the PHHWCF and collected at its designated location by a qualified and trained attendant. This waste is stored in a locked storage area designed and constructed to store hazardous materials.
The waste is disposed by a licensed hazardous waste hauler to a permitted treatment, storage, recycling or disposal facility. All HHW is removed from the site within ninety 90 days of receipt or as required by Federal, State and local regulatory agencies.
1.4.1.5 Other Wastes Requiring Special Handling
The MRF/TS does not accept any CalRecycle designated special wastes. Any special wastes that inadvertently enter the site are handled in accordance with the procedures described in Appendix A, the Hazardous Waste Exclusion and Hazardous Waste Storage Plan
1.4.2 Waste Quantities
1.4.2.1 Design Capacity
The MRF/TS is permitted to accept up to 1,500 tpd of municipal solid waste and organics per day and designed to process 6,336 tpd per 24-hour shift. Supporting calculations are located in Section 3.1.2.2. This design capacity enables all residual wastes to be removed from the site and disposed of within 48 hours.
1.4.2.2 Average Daily Throughput
The average daily throughput of the facility is approximately 1,000 tpd of municipal solid waste and organics. Tonnage percentages for either municipal waste or organics are not quantified to eliminate potential restrictions on either of these waste streams. Any one commodity or combination of these waste streams does not exceed the maximum allowable total daily tonnage of 1,500 tpd.
1.4.2.3 Unusual Peak Loadings
Peak tipping for collection trucks is expected to be 26 in one hour (182 tons based on average 7 ton loads). The MRF/TS is designed to accommodate up to 49 collection trucks (343 tons) in one hour. Therefore, peak tipping is substantially less than design capacity.
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8 However, in the event of unusually high daily tonnages entering the site, the following contingency actions are implemented, as needed:
• The tipping floor can be utilized to store up to 3,664 tons of municipal solid waste and recyclables based on 15’ maximum pile storage height (supporting calculations are located in Section 3.1.2.1 Station Capacity). • Collection vehicles could be diverted to another permitted transfer station or permitted landfill.
1.4.2.4 Average Load Capacity
The MRF/TS is designed to provide a local waste processing and transfer facility for the City of Signal Hill and surrounding areas. The facility is permitted for 1,500 tpd. This amount cannot be exceeded without a revision to the Solid Waste Facility Permit 19-AA-1112. Increased customer demand may require additional facility operating capacity to accommodate regional growth. Daily tonnage limits can be exceeded by requesting and being issued an event-specific (for example during clean-up after an earthquake) waiver from the LEA.
1.5 Types and Numbers of Vehicles Anticipated to enter the Station
This facility is permitted for a maximum daily capacity of 1,500 tpd. Using this baseline number, the following assumptions are used to generate the type and number of vehicles anticipated to enter the facility:
• 1,500 tpd of municipal solid waste and recyclable materials. • Solid waste collection trucks have an average capacity of 7 tons. • Residual waste transfer trucks (including recyclable materials) have an average capacity of 22 tons.
• Self-haul vehicles have an average of 1 ton.
Given these assumptions, the maximum number of trucks accessing the site is as follows:
Vehicle Counts Trips (In & Out) PCE Passenger Car
Equivalent Value
ADT Average Daily
Traffic Total
Collection Trucks 171 342 2.0 684
Self-Haul 300 600 1.0 600
Transfer Truck 68 136 2.0 272
Staff 50 100 1.0 100
Total 589 1178 1656
A traffic analysis has been completed as part of the EIR process.
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9 2.0 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Permits and Approvals
The permits and approvals discussed in this section were acquired prior to commencement of operations. These and other relevant environmental documents are included in the Appendices.
2.1.1 Land Use Approval
On February 17, 2009, the City of Signal Hill City Council unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit for the facility (see Appendix D).
2.1.2 CEQA Documentation
On February 17, 2009, the City of Signal Hill City Council unanimously certified an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the facility. The final EIR is located in Appendix J.
2.1.3 Air Quality
A SCAQMD permit to operate is not required to control particulate matter emissions potentially generated in the MRF/TS under Rule 50. A permit is, however, required for the organics grinder under SCAQMD Rule 1133.1 – Chipping and Grinding Activities.
NOTE: At this time, there is a SCAQMD moratorium regarding permit acquisition for grinder (see Appendix G) so this piece of equipment remains idle until the moratorium is lifted, and the appropriate permit is obtained.
An Alternative Odor Management Plan (AOMP) was prepared and approved by the LEA and SCAQMD which complies with requirements set forth in 14 CCR 17863.4 Rule 410. This Plan describes comprehensive procedures to mitigate potentially odorous waste and is revised as necessary to reflect any operational change. The AOMP is located in Appendix H.
2.1.4 Water Quality
A Notice of Intent (see Appendix E) and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (see Appendix F) have been submitted to the State of California Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Los Angeles Region and approved. The SWRCB approved the Notice of Intent and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan prior to commencement of operations.
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10 2.1.5Solid Waste Facility Permit
The County of Los Angeles Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) issued a Solid Waste Facility Permit 19-AA-1112 (SWFP) prior to commencement of operations.
2.2 Design Requirements
Facility design requirements are reflected in the Conditions of Approval by the City of Signal Hill.
2.3 Operational Requirements
Operational requirements are established by the LEA and CalRecycle as prescribed under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations and Permit Conditions. Operational requirements may also be reflected in the Conditions of Approval set forth by the City of Signal Hill.
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11 3.0 OPERATIONS PLAN
3.1 Facility Design
3.1.1 Design Plans
A detailed facility site and utility plan is shown in Figure 3. It illustrates the size and location of the MRF/TS and maintenance shop, offices, scale / scale house, and on-site truck and employee parking areas. Specific details regarding individual components of the site plan are provided in the following sections.
3.1.1.1 Transfer Station/MRF Building
This facility is permitted to operate at 1,500 tpd and has a potential capacity of 3,664 tons (TS floor only). The total square footage of the overall building footprint is approximately 68,838 square feet, with the MRF/TS comprised of approximately 56,149 square feet. Five roll-up doors are used to enter and exit the transfer station on the south side of the building. Commercial haulers & self-haul users primarily utilize roll-up doors #3 and #4 to enter the transfer station and doors #1 and #2 to exit (refer to detailed facility site and utility plan Figure 3). Self-haul and commercial traffic are encouraged to utilize roll-up doors #1, #2, #3, and #4, to ensure separation between commercial and private vehicles. Once cleared, these vehicles proceed inside the building and enter through the appropriate roll-up door. The driver of each vehicle is directed by on-floor personnel to dump the load onto the tipping floor in the appropriate area. Floor personnel provide additional direction and backing assistance to self-haul vehicles when needed.
3.1.1.2 Detailed Site Plan
3.1.1.2.1 Tipping Area
All materials entering the facility are dumped on the concrete tipping floor located in the enclosed MRF/TS building. The transfer station tipping floor area is approximately 32,572 square feet.
Designated recyclable material is dumped and stored along the west side of the building.
Storage Areas
Recyclable materials that are floor separated from the TS municipal solid waste piles are transferred to designated containers and bins located in the MRF. Once full, these materials are transported off-site to secondary materials markets. Storage and transportation records are maintained in the main office building for auditing purposes.
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12 3.1.1.2.2 Parking Areas
There are three on-site vehicle parking areas that contain a total of 43 parking stalls:
• The area adjacent to California Avenue contains a total of 27 spaces including two designated handicapped stalls.
• The area directly west of the building contains 11 parking stalls. • The area in the northeast corner of the property contains four truck parking stalls.
In addition, the recycling dock area provides parking for three transfer tractor/trailer units and the residual load out area has parking for up to seven transfer tractor/trailer units in tandem. This allows for optimal facility parking space utilization when the facility is not actively loading recyclables (i.e., off hrs).
A designated bicycle parking area is located near the main office to further encourage alternate means of transportation and reduce parking congestion.
EDCO’s experience is that on average two employees travel together in one vehicle back and forth to work every day. As energy prices continue to escalate, employees will continue to increase their carpooling efforts to save money.
3.1.1.2.3 Access
The main facility is located one block south of Spring Street. Spring Street is a major service road which connects to Atlantic Avenue and Orange Street. These streets intersect with the I-405 freeway.
Directions from I-405 South to Facility (Transfer tractor trailers, Collection trucks, Selfhaul vehicles, Staff vehicles) • Exit the Atlantic Avenue off ramp and turn south onto Atlantic Avenue. Proceed to Spring Street and turn east. Proceed to California Avenue and turn south. After turning onto California Avenue, proceed to 28th Street and turn west to access the site.
• Exit Orange Street off ramp and turn south onto Orange Street. Proceed to Spring Street and turn west. Proceed to California Avenue and turn south. After turning onto California Avenue, proceed to 28th Street and turn west to access the site.
Directions from I-405 North to Facility (Transfer tractor trailers, Collection trucks, Selfhaul vehicles) • Exit Orange Street off ramp, turn west onto to East 32nd Street and proceed to Orange Street. Turn south on Orange Street, continue to Spring Street, turn west EDCO TPR – April 2022
13 then proceed to California Avenue and turn south. After turning onto California Avenue, proceed to 28th Street and turn west to access the site. • Exit Atlantic Avenue off ramp and turn south on to Atlantic Avenue. Proceed to Spring Street and turn east then proceed to California Avenue and turn south. After turning onto California Avenue, proceed to 28th Street and turn west to access the site.
Directions from Spring Street West to Facility (Transfer tractor trailers continuing from I-405 only, Collection trucks, Self-haul vehicles, and Staff vehicles) • Proceed to California Avenue and turn south onto California Avenue. Proceed to 28th Street and turn west to access the site.
Directions from Spring Street East to Facility (Transfer tractor trailers continuing from I-405 only, Collection trucks, Self-haul vehicles and Staff vehicles) • Proceed to California Avenue and turn south onto California Avenue. Proceed to 28th Street and turn west to access the site.
Directions from Willow Street West to Facility (Collection trucks, Self-haul vehicles and Staff vehicles)
• Proceed to California Avenue and turn north. After turning onto California Avenue, vehicle proceeds to 28th Street and turn west to access the site.
Directions from Willow Street East to Facility (Collection trucks Self-haul vehicles and Staff vehicles)
• Proceed to California Avenue and turn north. After turning onto California Avenue, vehicle proceeds to 28th Street and turn west to access the site.
3.1.1.3 Building Floor Plans
3.1.1.3.1 MRF Building/Transfer Station
The MRF building/Transfer Station complex is located on approximately 3.5 acres of land. The MRF/TS building has an external roof height of approximately 35 feet. The internal roof height is approximately 30 feet which provides adequate clearance for equipment. The combined internal building area for all operations is approximately 68,838 square feet. The Transfer Station is approximately 32,572 square feet and the MRF building is approximately 23,577 square feet with the remaining area allocated for supporting facilities.
The north wall of the transfer station contains a below-grade load out ramp that can accommodate two tractor trailers at one time.
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14 3.1.1.3.2 Supporting Facilities
The building complex supporting facilities include:
• Maintenance shop of approx. 3,246 square feet.
• Two-story office area totaling approx. 6,469 square feet. • Buy-back center of approx. 1,801 square feet.
• Household hazardous waste storage area of approx.1,173 square feet.
3.1.1.4 Traffic Flow Plan
The following vehicles access the facility: Collection Trucks, Transfer Tractor Trailers, Public Self-Haul and Employees. The facility Traffic Flow Plan for each vehicle is illustrated in Figure
8. Collection Trucks - All commercial collection trucks enter from West 28th Street turning south into the facility via the northwest drive access. They proceed south and then turn east to the scale house for weigh-in.
After weigh-in, they continue east to the roll-up door openings and enter the facility where they maneuver inside the building for offloading operations. Onsite spotters direct transfer trucks, collection trucks and customers to their loading or unloading positions. Spotters are not responsible to assist customers with any unloading activities. Onsite signage is also used to assist in onsite traffic control. After unloading, the trucks then proceed south to exit the facility and turning west back to the scale house. Trucks are then weighed outbound on a separate scale.
Collection trucks that are pre-weighed (i.e., registered tare weight) do not require a reweigh and exit the facility via a dedicated exit gate onto Patterson Street east. Trucks that do require a reweigh proceed directly to the scale house, get reweighed and then exit the southwest corner of the facility onto Patterson Street. Accurate collection truck incoming material weight records are maintained at the main office and submitted for monthly inspection by the LEA and diversion reporting for each jurisdiction.
Transfer Trucks - Transfer tractor trailers enter the facility at the northeast gate from West 28th Street and proceed west down the ramp to the load out ports. Once underneath the enclosed building, material load out occurs in designated areas using a front-end loader.
After loading, the transfer trucks move forward for proper tarping of the load. After tarping is completed, the transfer trucks proceed south along the outside perimeter of the facility before exiting onto east Patterson Street.
Public Self-Haul - All public self-haul vehicles enter from West 28th Street and turn south into the facility via the northwest drive access. They proceed south and then turn east to the scale house for weigh-in.
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15 After weigh-in, they continue east to the roll-up door openings and enter the facility. Spotters direct them inside the building to off-load their waste materials.
After unloading, the self-haulers proceed south to exit the facility and turn west back to the scale house. They are then re-weighed outbound on a separate scale. After re-weighing, self-haul proceed to the southwest corner of the facility and exit east onto Patterson Street.
Accurate public self-haul incoming material weight records are maintained at the main office available for monthly inspection by the LEA and diversion reporting for each jurisdiction.
Employee Vehicles - Employee vehicles enter the facility through one of three different access points:
1) From West 28th Street via the northeast gate. Make an immediate turn east to access designated spaces. Employees exit the northeast gate out onto California Avenue.
2) From California Avenue at the east gate. Proceed west to access designated spaces. As an alternative, employees could access this area via Patterson Street and turn north. To depart, employees exit the gate immediately to the east out onto California Avenue or as an alternative exit to the south out onto Patterson Street. 3) Employees enter the facility via West 28th Street at the northwest gate and proceed south to access designated spaces on the west side of the facility. To depart, employees proceed south to the southwest drive access and exit east onto Patterson Street.
One eight-space bicycle rack is available immediately adjacent to the administrative offices in a controlled, secure area. shown on Figure 3. A conservative vehicle occupancy rate of 2.0 is used for sorters/operators of the new facility. This figure is based on historical observations for the employee category and reflects automobile ownership and trip-making characteristics of the employees.
Recyclables Transport Trucks – The recyclables transport trucks enter the facility from West 28th Street turning south into the facility via the northwest drive access. They proceed south and then turn east to the scale house for weigh-in and proceed into position by executing a Y movement and backing into the dock area. After loading, the recyclables transport trucks are reweighed (only if they do not have a preregistered tare weight) then exit the facility via a dedicated exit gate onto Patterson Street in an east direction.
3.1.1.5 Surface Drainage and Runoff Control
The site waste water flow Drainage Plan is shown in Figure 9. As illustrated, the MRF/TS site drains from west to east via three paved driveways and ultimately into an on-site drainage basin parallel to Patterson Street. There are two clarifiers located in the loading tunnel on the north east side, that capture and filter out large debris from entering the storm drains. The clarifiers are regularly serviced to ensure they function in an efficient manner.
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16 3.1.1.6 Utilities Plan
Utilities (electric, gas, water, sewer) are available and in use at the facility. Any utility upgrades are acquired and permitted through the appropriate regulatory agency. Utilities are shown on Figure 3.
3.1.2 Design Calculations
3.1.2.1 Station Capacity
The maximum permitted throughput of the facility is 1,500 tons per day (tpd). The TS tipping floor is approximately 32,572 square feet. Because this area can be used for temporary storage, the TS has a potential to store up to 3,664 tons of municipal solid waste based on the following calculations:
Potential Usage and Peak Storage Capacity
• 32,572 sqft. – 3,257 sqft. (10% floor equip. space) = 29,315 sqft. • 29,315 sqft. X 15 ft. MSW pile height = 439,725 cuft. • 439,725 cuft. / 27 (conversion factor) = 16,286 cubic yards • 16,286 cubic yards X 450 lbs. = 7,328,700 lbs. (assumes the material weighs an average 450 lbs per cubic yard)
• 7,328,700 lbs. / 2,000 lbs. per ton = 3,664 tons
NOTE: The 450 lbs per cubic yard waste conversion number is based on the following assumptions: Prior to collection, loose trash weighs 100-150 pounds per cubic yard. The collection truck compaction rate is 7:1 or 700-1050 per cubic yard. After tipping at the TS, about 33% of compaction is lost, resulting in 467-700 pounds per cubic yard. The 450 lbs per cubic yard material weight is a conservative number utilized to calculate peak storage capacity.
The TS load out system includes the transfer of residential, industrial and commercial waste material from the tipping floor into transfer trucks located in a below-grade truck loading ramp, which accommodates top-loading of up to two transfer vehicles at one time. Although this system is capable of operating 24 hours per day, in order to load the permitted inbound of 1,500 tons per day under normal circumstances the loading process requires only approximately six to twelve hours. Estimations are based on two trailers simultaneously loaded at 264 tons per hour (10 minutes per trailer).
3.1.2.2 Traffic Loading
All facility traffic is routed through California Avenue to either 28th Street or Patterson Street via one of the driveways. The following five types of vehicles access the facility on a regular basis:
• Solid waste & recycling collection trucks
• Self-haul vehicles
• Solid waste transfer trucks
• Recyclables transport trucks
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17 • Passenger vehicles (employees and visitors)
Approximately 15 percent of the average daily trips occur within the facility peak hour operations.
The total peak hour vehicle counts are estimated as follows:
• Collection trucks 26
• Self-haul 45
• Transfer truck 10
• Staff n/a
• Total 81
Given these assumptions, the anticipated maximum number of vehicles, excluding staff, accessing the facility during peak hour operations is as follows:
Vehicle Counts Trips (In & Out) PCE Value ADT Total
Collection
Trucks
26 52 2.0 104
Self-Haul 45 90 1.0 90
Transfer Truck 10 20 2.0 40
Total 81 162 234
NOTE: Recyclables transport trucks are typically routed to avoid peak operating hours. Under normal conditions, these trucks enter and exit the site during non-peak hours.
Peak hour waste loads entering the site:
• Total Peak Hour Waste Loads = 26 collection trucks
• 182 tons of waste at 7 tons per truck
• Total Self-Haul Waste Loads =45
• 45 tons of waste @ 1 ton per vehicle
Total peak hour tons = 227
Average dump time:
• 4 minutes per waste collection truck
• 10 minutes per self-haul
Total number of delivery stations inside the facility:
• 4 solid waste stations for collection (minimum)
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18 • 8 stations for self-haul (minimum)
Facility delivery capacity:
• Collection trucks
o 4 minutes per truck = 15 trucks per hour X 4 stations = 60 trucks per hour X 7 tons per truck = 420 tons per hour
• Self-Haul
o 10 minutes per vehicle = 6 vehicles per hour x 8 stations = 48 trucks per hour x 1 ton per vehicle = 48 tons per hour
Facility load out capacity:
• Transfer trucks
• 10 minutes per truck X 2 trucks = 12 trucks per hour X 22 tons per load = 264 tons per hour
Over a 24 hour period, the facility is able to load out approximately 6,336 tons of waste (24 hr.
X 264 tph.) and the facility is permitted to operate up to 24 hours per day up to 7 days per week.
Thus, the facility Design capacity is 6,336 tons per day.
3.1.2.3 Drainage System Capacities
The facility drainage system shown in Figure 9 provides adequate capacity to handle water runoff generated on the site. The Preliminary Storm-water Hydrology Report prepared by J.R. Miller & Associates (see Appendix K) provides supporting engineering analysis and calculations verifying that the drainage system is adequate.
3.2 Station Improvements
3.2.1 Identification Signs
The Signal Hill facility has identification signs conspicuously located at all public entrances indicating the name of the operator, the operator’s telephone number, schedule of charges, hours of operation and list of materials that are/are not accepted as described in 14CCR Section 17409.4.
3.2.2 Contact Sign
The facility contact sign is located approximately 50 feet from the NW corner of the facility and contains the following information:
• South Coast Air Quality Mgmt. District (SCAQMD) 909-396-2000 • Local Enforcement Agency LEA (626) 430-5540
• Contact person for questions/complaints
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19 o General Manager Mr. Mark Perumean - Phone (714) 420-4885 The sign is four feet wide by four feet tall, the letters are four inches tall, the text contrast with the sign background and the lower edge of the sign is located between six and eight feet above grade. An example contact sign is located in Figure 10.
3.2.3Station Security
Chain link fences and concrete block walls surround the existing facility. Sliding gates control access to all driveways. Concrete block barrier walls and chain link fences with slats are constructed along the outside boundaries of the site.
3.2.4 Roads
The entire facility, including new driveways, was constructed upon heavily distressed property identified as brown fields. 28th street was fully developed as part of the original project scope.
On-site roads and driveways are maintained to minimize dust generation and soil tracking onto adjacent public roads. The entire operating site is surfaced with either asphalt or concrete.
Designated EDCO employees perform daily litter pick up on-site, along adjacent properties/streets and around designated transportation corridors. EDCO will reasonably attempt to ensure all stray material is collected and as determined, additional routes may be designated.
Transportation corridors designated for litter control are as follows:
Spring Street – from Cherry Avenue to Atlantic Avenue
California Avenue – Willow Street to Spring Street
Orange Avenue – Spring Street to 32nd Street
Any litter discovered in these designated areas is removed and disposed of in a timely manner.
3.2.5Visual Screening
Fencing is installed around the site boundaries that limit views from adjacent properties. All transfer and processing operations are conducted within the enclosed MRF/TS building.
Access doors used for loading and off-loading solid waste and recyclables are on the south side of the MRF/TS building which open to the central portion of the facility. The facility is not visible to the public and does not have a negative aesthetic impact to the surrounding industrial area.
The entire facility is maintained in a neat and clean condition.
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3.3.1 Hours of Operation
The facility hours of operation listed below are subject to change depending on business operation demands. In the event these hours change, the TPR will be amended per LEA approval
Office
• Actual hours of operation 6am - 6pm Mon. thru Fri. / 6am – 4:30pm Sat. • Permitted hours of operation 7 days per week, 24 hours per day MRF/TS and Maintenance
• Actual Hours of Operation 6am - 6pm Mon. thru Fri. / 6am – 4:30pm Sat. 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sunday
• Permitted hours of operation 7 days per week, 24 hours per day Open to the Public
• 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Saturday
• 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sunday
3.3.2Station Personnel
All station personnel are either EDCO employees or contractors with EDCO.
3.3.2.1 Availability
This facility is currently staffed with 11 employees, including management, clerical, maintenance and TS personnel. As facility tonnages increase and operations expand, the facility may add a second shift and up to 40 employees per shift.
Additional personnel increase may also be prompted by industry changes, new business opportunities (i.e., new recycling material markets), or new technology.
Personnel allocation for MRF/TS is as follows:
Job Title Current personnel Planned 2nd Shift
Director of Recycling and Transfer/Facility Manager 1 1 Equipment Operator 4 4
Spotter/Load Checker 2 2
Scale Operator 2 2
Equipment Maintenance 2 2
TOTAL 11 11
Planned MRF & ER&T Personnel
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21 Sorters 25 25
Administrative 1 1
Facility Maintenance 1 1
Spotter/Load Checker 2 2
TOTAL 29 29
Total Personnel including future MRF operations 40 40
The facility manager oversees the MRF/TS activities and is responsible for day-to-day operations. The facility manager is responsible for the entire facility and reports directly to the EDCO General Manager.
The manager is selected based on formal education and past experience working at solid waste processing facilities. Qualifications include personnel management, solid waste facilities operations, and safety training such as hazardous waste certification/emergency response.
3.3.2.2 Training
All facility personnel are required to successfully complete a training program in performing their respective duties. Training ensures that the MRF/TS are in compliance with applicable safety, solid waste, and hazardous waste handling requirements. The company Director of Safety or similar qualified trainer directs this training program. This program includes, but not limited to instruction in solid and hazardous waste management procedures (including contingency plan implementation) that are relevant to each employee's responsibilities.
At a minimum, this training program is designed to ensure that facility personnel are able to respond effectively to emergencies by familiarizing them with emergency procedures, emergency equipment and emergency systems, including the following:
• Communications or alarm systems
• Response to fire or explosions
• Shutdown of operations
• Use of proper safety equipment
EDCO employees and designated contractors (i.e., operations personnel) are required to successfully complete this program within 30 days after being assigned to their job or new assignment within the facility. All personnel are required to participate in annual refresher training as well.
The facility manager is responsible for maintaining the following documents and records at the MRF/TS:
• Job title for each position; name/address of employee filling each job. • Written job description for each position, including the requisite skill, education, and/or other qualifications and duties of employees assigned to the position.
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22 • Written description of the type and amount of both orientation and on-going training that is given to each employee filling a position.
• Documentation records that verify job training has been completed by appropriate MRF/TS personnel.
Training records for personnel are maintained in the main office until closure of the MRF/TS.
Training records for former employees are maintained for a minimum of three years from the date the employee last worked at the EDCO facility. Employee training records accompany personnel transferred between various EDCO locations.
3.3.2.3 Emergency Contact List
Facility Owner: EDCO Transport Services
Operator: EDCO Transport Services
Facility Manager: Jose Zavala (714) 920-1865
General Manager: Mark Perumean (714) 420-4885
2755 California Avenue,
Signal Hill, CA 90755
*24-Hour Contact: Mr. Mark Perumean (714) 420-4885
3.3.2.4 Operator
EDCO Transport Services, LLC owns the physical facility on land owned by a joint partnership equally comprised of the 1 – PhilEsp LLC, 2 – John R Cockreil and Patricia Cockreil Family Trust, and 3 – ARLEE Investments, LLC.
EDCO Transport Services, LLC is owned equally by the Edward G. Burr Separate Property Trust and the Sandra L. Burr Separate Property Trust. The Burrs have operated in the waste collection and recycling industry for over 40 years.
Land Owner
PhilEsp LLC
John R Cockriel, and Patricia Cockriel Family Trust
ARLEE Investments, LLC
C/o 25 Fifteenth Place #601
Long Beach, California 90802-6059
Note: Same mailing address for all three entities
Station Owner & Operator
EDCO Transport Services
2755 California Avenue,
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23 Signal Hill, CA 90755
3.3.2.5 Ownership/Operation Organization
EDCO Transport Services, LLC is a California Limited Liability Company. EDCO Transport Services is owned equally by the Edward G. Burr Separate Property Trust and the Sandra L.
Burr Separate Property Trust.
The Burrs have operated in the waste collection and recycling industry for over 50 years and are the sole owners of all EDCO operations. EDCO is one of the largest family owned and operated waste collection and recycling companies in the State of California and when combined with its sister company, Burrtec Waste Industries, is one of the largest in the United States.
3.3.3Station Equipment and Vehicles
3.3.3.1 Type, Capacity, and Number of Units
Equipment/Vehicle capacity are listed on Tables 1 and 2.
Vehicles and operational processing equipment used on-site are listed and described on Tables 1 and 2. The types and quantities of vehicles and equipment utilized are based on historical experience and operational requirements. All equipment operating permits have been obtained as required by applicable SCAQMD rules and regulations and are readily available for inspection.
The equipment and vehicles listed in these tables are adequate in capacity and number to meet and/or exceed operational MRF/TS processing requirements and standards. Equipment and vehicle substitutions and additions may occur throughout the operational life of the MRF/TS and in some cases slightly vary from the original specifications.
Transfer vehicles are utilized with 22-ton trailers with open tops, "walking floors” and hinged rear doors. All transfer trailers are secured with tarps (constructed of impervious material) before they leave the site. Once loaded, tractor trailers pull forward from the load out ports to tarp their loads before leaving the site.
Due to the dangerous nature of the MRF/TS, specialized equipment for handling hazardous, liquid or other potentially hazardous waste is readily available on site. Personal protective equipment (PPE) provided and required for employee safety include rubber gloves, safety glasses/goggles, N95 respirators and hard soled boots/shoes. Shovels, absorbents and spill containers are provided for control and containment of spills. Hazardous wastes identification, handling and storage procedures are described in Appendix A.
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24 3.3.3.2 Equipment and Vehicle Maintenance
The maintenance shop provides support for MRF/TS equipment and associated refuse vehicles.
The MRF/TS equipment and refuse vehicles are placed on a preventative maintenance programs commensurate with the manufactures recommended specifications.
3.3.3.3 Standby Equipment
All on-site vehicles, including trucks, trailers, front-end loaders, and forklifts, are standard models that can be easily replaced by local vendors. EDCO maintains a current list of local equipment vendors who are able to provide replacements on an emergency basis.
A list of vendors is also maintained for mechanical equipment. Any part that cannot be replaced locally or within a reasonable time period via the manufacturer is kept in stock at the facility.
3.3.4 Materials Handling Activities
3.3.4.1 Materials Receiving
3.3.4.1.1 Materials Check-In and Weighing
All collection trucks enter the MRF/TS through the northwest driveway on 28th Street and proceed to the scale for weighing. Each truck’s information is manually entered into a log that lists the date, time, company name, vehicle identification number, vehicle weight and waste material weight.
The truck’s Passenger Car Equivalent or PCE value, based on the size and type of truck/vehicle is also recorded on the log. These records are reviewed daily, placed into a 3-ring binder and kept in the main office.
All vehicles that regularly use the facility are issued a credit card or similar computerized identification card to facilitate efficient truck weighing and processing. Others, including self-haul trucks, pay a fee as they enter the facility or after being weighed empty as they exit.
Once weighed, the trucks proceed into the MRF/TS building. The on-floor spotters’ direct trucks to designated areas assist with backing/tipping if necessary, and conduct load checks as required.
Self-haul vehicles also enter the facility through the northwest driveway and proceed to the scale for weighing. They then proceed to the TS tipping floor, where on-floor spotters direct the vehicles to designated areas to unload. The driver empties their load onto the tipping floor, drives back to the scale for reweigh, and then exits the facility onto Patterson Street.
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25 3.3.4.1.2 Load Checking and Hazardous Waste Screening Program Appropriate on-site personnel (managers, scale house attendants, spotters, and equipment operators) are trained to check incoming loads and identify unacceptable and/or potentially hazardous materials that may enter the facility.
A radiation detector is installed at the scales to prevent any radioactive wastes from entering the facility. If a vehicle sets off a detector, personnel are asked to step out and away from the vehicle. If it is concluded that they vehicle is not the source of radiation, the vehicle personnel will be instructed to proceed with the load. No further action is required. If the vehicle is considered to be the source of radiation, it is prohibited from emptying its contents. The DPHRadiation Management Program is notified immediately at (213) 351-7897 so that the load is handled properly.
If the radiation is detected after the DPH-Radiation Management Program office is closed, then the After-Hours Hotline is contacted at (213) 974-1234. The LEA is also notified at (626) 430- 5540. If the truck is company-owned, it is parked in an isolated area onsite and waits for the Radiation Management inspector. If it is an outside-hauler or a self-haul vehicle, it can also be held in an isolated area on the transfer station site or it can request a DOT-required transport certificate to haul it back to it’s place of origin.
If a hauler chooses to return their load to another location to await the Radiation Management Inspector, all information on the “DOT-exemption Request Form” must be filled out and faxed to the Radiation Management Program offices at (213) 351-2718. Radiation Management personnel will process the request and issue, by fax, a DOT-exemption certificate that must be displayed in the outside-hauler or self-haul vehicle.
The radioactive load cannot legally leave the facility without this DOT-exemption certificate.
Transfer station personnel with cooperate fully with all requests from the Radiation Management personnel. All radiation detection equipment is calibrated annually. If the unit is sent offsite for calibration, then a replacement detector is be used in place of that detector. Copies of the calibration certifications shall be kept onsite for review.” Visual screening occurs on the majority of vehicles entering the facility. A list of the most commonly identified hazardous materials is posted at the scale house for reference (see Appendix A). In addition, waste load inspections occur as the waste is dumped from each truck onto the tipping floor. On-floor spotters, equipment operators and facility manager all are trained to conduct load check inspections. If non-acceptable materials are suspected or identified, the materials are isolated, and the facility manager is notified to further examine and identify the material.
If the material is suspected of being potentially hazardous, the facility manager contacts the company Director of Safety or trained designee, who profiles the material and disposes it utilizing a licensed hazardous waste disposal company. Materials discovered during regular load checking or sight inspection that are considered to be hazardous, such as car batteries, oil and paint, are removed from the solid waste pile and placed in the nearby hazardous materials EDCO TPR – April 2022
26 storage bin (HMSB). The HMSB is designed and constructed to safely store hazardous materials until disposed.
At a minimum of every 90 days, the materials in the HWSB are removed by a licensed hazardous waste hauler and disposed of at a permitted disposal or recycling facility.
Two load checks are randomly conducted per day as required by the local regulatory agency.
Additional loads checks are performed if there is any suspicion of a particular load carrying hazardous materials. Daily load check records are maintained in the facility manager’s main office.
Records of individual vehicles and loads are utilized to identify the responsible party for dumping any wastes determined to be hazardous. EDCO actively seeks reimbursement from identifiable responsible parties for all response actions initiated. If no responsible party is identified, EDCO retains full responsibility for proper mitigation of the waste.
The facility manager records each event where it was necessary to initiate a response action for on-site hazardous waste discovered. The record includes the following information and is retained in EDCO files for a minimum of three years:
• Date and time waste was discovered.
• Type and quantity of materials involved, plus any laboratory reports. • Estimated quantity and disposition of waste materials removed. • Copies of hazardous waste manifests.
When accepting wastes from sources that have previously attempted to deliver hazardous wastes, special precautionary measures are taken, such as:
• Questioning of the vehicle driver by the scale house attendant as to the contents of the load.
• Visual inspection of the load prior to discharging, when feasible. • Additional record keeping at the scale house regarding the delivery of wastes from such sources.
• Additional efforts by facility personnel to observe the wastes discharged from such sources.
• Repeat offenders are banned from the MRF/TS.
If a vehicle entering the site is found to contain burning or smoldering materials, it is immediately directed to a separate area (i.e., open asphalt area) so trained facility personnel can safely extinguish the fire. If a smoldering waste load is accidentally deposited with other waste, it is quickly separated with a Front End loader and extinguished with either fire retardant or water.
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27 smoldering materials, it is safely added to other waste for transport off-site for disposal (see Appendix C, Fire Control Plan). The event will be recorded in the Special Occurrence Logbook. Whenever there is a special occurrence, the LEA is immediately notified and the incident is recorded in the log book including the date, time and detailed description
3.3.4.1.3 Unloading
All municipal solid waste and recyclable materials unloading operations occur at designated locations within the enclosed MRF/TS building. A spotter and/or other on-floor attendant supervises the unloading of each vehicle. The TS tipping floor provides approximately 32,572 square feet of storage area. All unloading operations are conducted inside the building to assist in controlling wind-blown litter from entering the surrounding areas.
3.3.4.1.4 Incoming Materials Storage
The MRF/TS tipping floor is used for interim storage of solid waste prior to processing and is large enough to store more tonnage than permitted daily tonnage of 1,500 tpd. The temporary storage capacity is approximately 3,664 tons per day which can easily accommodate a possible peak delivery of 227 tons per hour.
3.3.4.1.5 Recyclables
Recyclable materials recovered from the municipal solid waste are stored in bins located inside the building as needed then sent over to the processing line for proper soring and recovery.
3.3.4.1.6 Hazardous Materials Storage
Hazardous materials discovered in mixed waste loads are transferred to the hazardous waste storage box (HWSB) located inside roll-up door #7. Radioactive materials are immediately removed from the site by a licensed contractor upon initial discovery from the scale house. The HWSB is designed and constructed specifically to safely store hazardous waste. It is labeled with signs in English and Spanish stating, "Hazardous Waste Storage Area - Keep Out." Graphic non-smoking signs are also displayed. Additional waste materials (e.g., waste oil and filters) generated from vehicle maintenance are stored in 55-gal. drums/spill pallets located inside the maintenance shop.
The following equipment is available to aid in the response of an incident involving hazardous materials:
• Cell phones and hand held radios capable of providing immediate emergency instruction to facility personnel.
• Hard wired telephones to call for emergency assistance from local police and fire departments.
• Portable fire extinguishers (ABC), labeled and located adjacent to the HWSB, TS tipping floor and MRF tipping floor and all transport vehicles, as required by the County of Los Angeles Fire Department.
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28 • Water is readily available from the site. Automatic sprinklers and hose stations are located throughout the facility as appropriate.
All personnel involved with hazardous materials incidents have direct access to the facility's internal communication systems through hand held radios or visual contact with other employees in the building or surrounding area. Sufficient aisle space is always maintained to allow emergency personnel and equipment access to the HWSB and tipping floor.
Local authorities are made aware of the hazards and potential emergency situations that might arise as a result of materials temporarily stored in the transfer station and HWSB.
Once a week, the HWSB and maintenance shop drum storage area are inspected by the facility manager or designee who maintains a log of such inspections in the main office and is responsible for remedying any noted deficiencies as soon as possible. At a minimum of every 90 days, the hazardous waste is removed by a licensed hazardous waste hauler and disposed of at a permitted disposal or recycling facility. Records and manifests of these transactions are maintained in the main office.
3.3.4.2 Salvaging and Materials Recovery
Salvaging is performed in accordance with applicable regulations. Salvaging does not interfere with transfer station operations or entry and egress of vehicles delivering waste to the MRF/TS.
No scavenging is allowed.
3.3.4.3 Materials Separation and Sorting
The MRF/TS operations will be processing comingled recyclable materials. Recyclable materials would be tipped directly into the designated area of the MRF floor and separated by an automated conveyor system. Recovery of recyclable materials from the tipping floor is limited to certain materials that are easily recovered from the mixed waste load, including:
• White goods
• Paper
• Metals
• Tires
• Some plastics
• Corrugated containers
• Rocks
• Bricks
• Drywall
• Inerts
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29 has accumulated, it is loaded onto a trailer and transported to the secondary materials market for recovery and/or reprocessing.
All materials are removed from the site on a regular basis. Salvaged or recyclable materials do not remain on-site for more than 90 days. Storage is provided as necessary. Approximately 75 tpd of salvaged or recyclable materials are floor-separated from the municipal solid waste stream.
3.3.4.3.1 Storage of Non-Recoverable Residuals Destined for Disposal Residual wastes are removed from the facility on a daily basis. Any residual waste that cannot be transported to a landfill at the end of a business day is transported the following day. Residual waste is removed on a first-in first-out basis.
Under no circumstances are residual wastes to remain on-site for more than 48 hours per 14 CCR Section 17401.1.
3.3.4.4 Materials Processing and Volume Reduction
3.3.4.4.1 Size Reduction
For future phase operations, in order to physically reduce the materials size for transportation and marketing purposes, an on-site grinder utilized to reduce items such as wood and organics.
The grinder is listed in Table 2 Processing Equipment List, and it is part of phase two of operations.
The grinder or size reducer would be located inside the transfer station and used only as required (per internal requirements or customer specification). The grinder would be outfitted with all required safety/environmental emission controls and is permitted through the SCAQMD.
EDCO personnel who operate the grinder will have completed specific safety training and wear all the necessary PPE as required per company policy.
NOTE: At this time, there is a SCAQMD moratorium regarding permit acquisition for grinder, so this piece of equipment remains idle until the moratorium is lifted, and the appropriate permit is obtained.
3.3.4.4.2 Transformation
No transformation processes are conducted at this facility. These operations involve only the transfer of municipal solid waste and processing of recovered recyclables.
3.3.4.4.3 Compaction and/or Baling
In the future phase, a baler would be installed on the MRF side of the facility for compaction of fibers and hard goods prior to shipment to market.
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30 3.3.4.5 Materials Removal and Disposal
The LEA reserves the right to direct the operator to remedy any health hazard or public nuisance conditions resulting from the storage of a recyclable material or, if necessary, limit the duration of storage for the recyclable material.
3.3.4.5.1 Load out of Recyclable Materials
Independent trucking companies load and transport recyclable materials to various markets for further processing and resale. Materials are loaded and placed inside waiting vehicles from the recycling load out area. Salvaged or recyclable materials are removed as soon as a full truckload is accumulated or within 90 days of accumulation.
3.3.4.5.2 Removal of Non-Recoverable Residuals
Non-recoverable residuals are transported from the transfer station to an approved landfill on a daily basis. Under no circumstance does residual waste remain at the facility for more than 48 hours (unless the landfill is closed for 48 consecutive hours due to holidays or other special occurrences). Any residual waste that cannot be transported to a landfill at the end of a business day is transported the following day. Under normal operating conditions, adequate numbers of vehicles are available to transport all wastes from the MRF/TS on a daily basis.
3.3.4.5.3 Removal of Organics
Organics is loaded into transfer vehicles in the same manner as residual wastes and transported to permitted sites. Organics may be ground in the transfer station depending on internal or customer requirements. Organics is removed on a first-in, first-out basis to ensure that the material does not remain on site more than 48 hours. Organics may be transported to composting or other organic material use/reuse facilities.
3.3.4.5.4 Removal of Hazardous Materials
Hazardous materials are separated from mixed waste on the tipping floor by spotters and the facility manager. These materials are properly labeled and placed into the HWSB located inside the northwest corner of the facility. The facility manager is responsible to ensure these materials are properly labeled and placed in the HWSB. Materials stored in the HWSB are removed by a licensed hazardous waste contractor and transported to a permitted disposal facility within 90 days.
Treated wood waste is not accepted however any TWW found is handled following the AMS (Alternative Management Standards) are statutes (HSC 25230 – 25230.18) established by Assembly Bill 332. These regulations were effective in September of 2021. TWW discovered on the tipping floor is physically separated from the solid waste, placed into metal storage bins, and properly labeled. The TWW is transported to a pre-approved licensed landfill (in compliance with the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) AMS within a 90-day period of receipt.
Waste oil, oil filters, solvents, oily rags generated in the maintenance shop are stored in 55- EDCO TPR – April 2022
31 gallon drums/spill pallets and disposed of by a licensed hazardous waste contractor within a 90- day period.
3.3.5Station Maintenance
3.3.5.1 General
The facility manager is responsible for general building maintenance and property activities. The property, fencing, signs and buildings are inspected on a regular basis to ensure there is no damage or unwanted entry. The facility manager schedules prompt repair of deteriorated property and/or building conditions to assure that the facility is in compliance with LEA requirements.
Machinery utilized at the MRF/TS is maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. The facility manager is also responsible for equipment repair, maintenance and replacement, if necessary. As part of these responsibilities, the facility manager has prepared a preventive maintenance plan based on the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule for each piece of equipment. The facility manager has overall responsibility to ensure the entire site is in compliance with LEA solid waste permit conditions.
3.3.5.2 Cleaning
3.3.5.2.1 Loose Materials and Litter Cleanup
At a minimum two times per day, a clean-up crew performs general housekeeping duties throughout the site and along the exterior site boundary. Duties include collection of any exterior litter that may have been generated by the day's operations. Bins are cleaned on an as-needed basis as directed by the facility manager.
The transfer load out area is cleaned daily after the last transfer truck has been loaded.
Facility interior housekeeping is as follows:
• MRF/TS tipping floors – Daily cleaning using street sweeper with a vacuum holding tank for debris.
• Push Walls – Daily cleaning is performed behind push walls to include sweeping, use of industrial absorbents and other floor cleaners, as required. Excess water is pushed with brooms to the sump and clarifier.
• TS – Weekly cleaning, using portable steam cleaners, mops, brooms.
Additional housekeeping occurs throughout the day on an as-needed basis (e.g., parking lot area, transfer station). Offices are cleaned regularly by the on-site janitor.
Special emphasis is placed upon the collection of external litter. It is the facility manager’s responsibility to determine the requirements for litter removal. At a minimum, litter is removed daily or as many times throughout the day as deemed necessary.
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The cleaning schedule ensures that a neat and clean appearance is maintained at all times.
EDCO daily litter pick-up efforts include adjacent properties, adjacent streets and designated transportation corridors. Any EDCO generated or customer delivered refuse that migrates to these areas or beyond is immediately removed. Transportation corridors designated for litter control include, but are not limited to the following:
• Spring Street – from Cherry Avenue to Atlantic Avenue • California Avenue – Willow Street to Spring Street
• Orange Avenue – Spring Street to 32nd Street
3.3.5.2.2 Container Cleaning
There are no container cleaning operations conducted at this facility however. All containers are regularly cleaned off-site, at another EDCO location.
3.3.5.2.3 Housekeeping
Broken equipment including vehicles, parts, tires, scrap and similar items is either repaired onsite, sent off-site for repair, removed from the site, or disposed in a timely manner. No broken vehicles are allowed to be stored on-site for an extended period of time.
3.3.6 Health and Safety Program
3.3.6.1 Sanitary Facilities
All EDCO employees and contractors have access to restroom facilities (men's and women's) located adjacent to the office and working areas of the MRF/TS building and maintenance shop.
3.3.6.2 Water Supply
The City of Signal Hill provides on-site water. Drinking water stations are located throughout the work areas. Filtered drinking water is provided in offices and break rooms for all employees. The City water pressure is adequate to supply the on-site fire hydrants and sprinkler system.
3.3.6.3 Communications Facilities
Managers and equipment operators communicate via hand-held radios. Telephones are located in the offices. The scale house operators have access to radios that permit communication between the scale house, spotters and the main office, plus a telephone for external communications. There is also a weather station at the scale house that can be accessed by peroneal at any time.
All personnel involved in the operation have access to the site's internal communication system, either directly through their personal radios or through visual or voice contact with other employees in the surrounding operations area.
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33 3.3.6.4 Lighting
Exterior lighting is provided for evening operations and site security. Adequate lighting is provided for all driveway and parking areas. Lights are installed on all building exteriors and light standards in the parking areas. Lights are also installed inside the MRF/TS building and maintenance shop for evening operations (i.e., interior cleaning and after-hours maintenance).
Lighting is sufficient to ensure the safety of employees and equipment, enable personnel to monitor the effectiveness of cleaning operations, and allow for inspection of loaded transfer vehicles and other on-site activities. All exterior lighting conforms to the City of Signal Hill lighting standards.
3.3.6.5 Fire-Fighting Equipment
The MRF/TS facility is outfitted with fire sprinklers throughout the entire building per Uniform Fire Code requirements. Fire hydrants are installed as required by the County of Los Angeles Fire Department (see Appendix C).
Class ABC fire extinguishers are strategically located in all service vehicles and throughout the entire facility and provide additional fire protection. The City water system supply adequate water pressure for the manual fire hoses.
3.3.6.6 Protection of Users
Exterior and interior signs help direct the flow of traffic. On-floor spotters also direct truck and vehicle traffic in an effort to reduce the potential for accidents.
Directional signs are highly visible in accordance with LEA requirements. Facility signs utilized during nighttime hours are illuminated. Sign materials and sizes are in accordance with LEA and SCAQMD requirements.
3.3.6.7 Equipment
All applicable CAL-OSHA regulations are complied with at the site. Personal protective equipment, fire protection equipment and protective clothing are maintained on-site. Personal protective gear provided to operations employees for daily use may include the following:
• Hard hats
• Heavy gloves
• Ear plugs
• Dust masks
• Safety boot steel inserts
• Goggles
• N95 respirators
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All MRF/TS employees complete hazardous materials training (e.g., Hazard Communication/Emergency Response) so they can perform their respective duties to maintain compliance with applicable waste handling requirements. These include the wearing and use of appropriate personal protective equipment and procedures for handling hazardous waste.
3.3.6.8 Power Failure
In the event of a facility power failure, battery powered emergency lighting will automatically activate. The emergency lighting is inspected annually by the local Fire Department. A 10hp– 13hp gas-powered generator (stored in the maintenance shop) may also be used to provide emergency power for the computer controlled truck scales only. The Fire Department and emergency responders may also provide assistance based on the severity of the power failure.
3.4 Station Control
3.4.1 Nuisance Control
Site location is the major mitigating factor for nuisance control. The MRF/TS is located within an existing industrial area. View of the facility from California Avenue is buffered by landscaping and the MRF/TS building and offices. In addition, all operations are conducted within an enclosed building. These factors reduce the likelihood of a public nuisance.
In the event of a complaint regarding a nuisance condition, the facility manager will immediately notify the LEA, record the nature of the complaint and respond in writing as soon as practicable.
To the extent feasible, the facility manager will investigate and correct the condition that prompted the complaint, and will notify the complainant regarding the outcome. Other control measures described in the following sections serve to identify and correct other potential nuisance conditions.
3.4.2 Dust Control
Dust can be generated in the facilities during waste unloading, load out and sorting operations.
Adequate ventilation within the transfer building is provided through roll-up doors, mechanical fans and water misting system (either manual control or automatic timing systems.
3.4.3 Vector and Bird Control
Solid waste materials are delivered to the facility by commercial haulers arriving in enclosed collection vehicles. They are unloaded, processed and transferred within the enclosed MRF/TS building. Exterior litter is regularly removed from the site daily as part of standard facility housekeeping practices.
A contract licensed exterminator performs a spray service and set traps to the inside and exterior of the buildings on a monthly basis, or as needed.
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Also, recovered recyclable materials are physically stored away from other activity areas and limited in volume to minimize attraction of vectors.
Under no circumstance does municipal solid waste remain on-site for more than 48 hours.
Recyclables are removed from the MRF within 90 days of being received. These measures prevent propagation, harboring or attraction of flies, rodents, birds or other vectors. In the event of a reoccurring vector nuisance, a licensed exterminator will be used daily until the problem is mitigated. A vector control plan is provided in
Appendix B.
3.4.4 Drainage Control
The facility drainage control system shown in Figure 9 is designed to ensure that solids and wash water drain into a collection sump and do not migrate off-site. Truck traffic and other vehicles and equipment are confined to paved areas that are sloped to the collection sump.
Liquid seepage from vehicles and waste in processing areas are controlled to drain into a collection sump and clarifier. The HWSB is designed so potential spills are contained and do not migrate into storm drains. Process wash water is discharged into an industrial clarifier that is connected to the existing sanitary sewer system.
All wastes and recyclables are transferred and processed inside the MRF/TS building to prevent contact with surface water or rainwater. Recyclable storage areas are swept daily to prevent seepage of liquids into the sewer.
All exterior paved areas are cleaned daily by the facility-owned street sweeper and at least quarterly by a contracted street sweeper service to clean up oil and fluids that accumulate on the surface.
A facility Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan was submitted to the Regional Water Quality Control Board prior to commencing facility operations.
3.4.5 Litter Control
Litter control is an integral part of daily operations. Litter is collected, and a street sweeper is used to sweep the tipping floor, parking areas, roadways and access areas. Outside the facility boundary, litter is collected in the site vicinity and along primary access routes on a regular basis.
In the event of high winds, the facility manager may choose to collect more frequently. Since all waste dumping, transfer and recyclables sorting operations are conducted within an enclosed building, litter control is not expected to be a problem.
Additionally, to reduce the potential for litter to escape onto the property, all transfer trailers are tarped before they leave the facility. The exit ramp for the load out area provides adequate room for tarping. These control procedures are deemed adequate to prevent the accumulation of litter.
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36 3.4.6 Noise Control
The MRF/TS is located within an existing industrial area. Unloading, processing and transfer operations at the facility occur within the enclosed MRF/TS building. A noise analysis was completed as part of the EIR process.
On-site noise mitigation measures include the following:
• Hearing protection for equipment operators and other facility personnel subject to excessive noise levels, in compliance with Cal-OSHA.
• Where feasible, use of electric-powered equipment instead of gasoline or diesel. • Use of muffler systems for on-site vehicles and motorized equipment such as loaders and forklifts.
A noise impact assessment has been completed as part of the environmental review process.
3.4.7 Odor Control
Procedures are established to handle, process, store and remove solid waste in a timely manner to ensure the facility is not a source of odor. All waste is processed and transferred within the MRF/TS building, which is cleaned on a regular basis. All collection vehicles entering the facility are enclosed or covered with a tarp.
Solid waste and recyclables transfer trucks exiting the facility are also enclosed or tarped. Prior to transport, recyclable materials are stored in containers or bins adjacent to load out areas.
Any residual waste that cannot be transported to a landfill for disposal at the end of a business day is transported the following day. Under no circumstance does residual waste remain on-site for more than 48 hours (unless the landfill is closed for 48 consecutive hours due to holidays or other special occurrences).
All recyclables are transported off-site within 90 days. In the event EDCO on-site personnel detect a strong odor or a complaint is received, the Alternate Odor Management Plan is followed (refer to Appendix F)
The doors used for loading and off-loading solid waste are located on the south side of the MRF/TS building. The doors are typically open to the central portion of the property to minimize potential odor impacts to off-site properties.
An odor analysis was completed as part of the environmental review process. Due to the location of the MRF/TS within an industrial area, these procedures are adequate to mitigate and control odors.
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37 3.4.8 Traffic Control
All collection, recycling transport and self-haul vehicles enter the site through the northwest corner of the facility. Transfer tractors enter the facility via the northeast corner of the facility while employees use the northwest/northeast and east gates to access the parking area. Visitors use the east driveway to access the office building.
Collection trucks and self-haul vehicles travel directly to the scale once they are on the site. After being weighed, they proceed inside the MRF/TS building and onto the tipping floor via one of the roll-up doors on the south side of the building. For safety, a designated area for self-haul vehicles is marked and secured. Once the trucks are unloaded, they exit through a roll-up door and proceed off-site using either the main exit in the southwest corner or if re-weighing is not necessary, a special rolled gate exit on the south side directly on to Patterson Street.
Residual transfer tractor trailer units enter via the northeast driveway from 28th Street. They proceed into the below-grade load out area located on the north side of the MRF/TS building, where they are loaded and weighed with axle scales. Once loaded, the trucks exit counterclockwise around the facility to the southwest driveway and exit the site.
On-site traffic lanes are sufficient to handle peak-loading conditions. Prior to entering the scale, there is over 250’ of dual lane queuing area located along the western portion of the site. This dual lane queuing area sufficiently prevents trucks and vehicles from stacking up on public streets.
3.5 Station Records and Reporting Procedures
3.5.1 Weight/Volume Records
Computerized records of all transactions associated with MRF/TS operation are maintained. Records of incoming and outgoing waste vehicles and recyclables trucks include at minimum, the following information:
• Date and time of entry.
• Vehicle company name and license plate number.
• Origin of the waste delivered (city or community).
• Net weight (in tons) of waste delivered.
• Type of waste material.
• Fee charged for waste delivery.
• Net weight (in tons) of recyclables transported.
• Type of recyclables transported.
• Date and time of exit.
• Type of vehicle (PCE).
• Number of vehicles (PCE).
This information is stored in the MRF/TS main office. The on-site scale is serviced and calibrated regularly to ensure accuracy.
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38 A daily traffic report including waste tonnage is provided monthly to the LEA. Copies of this report, or information under an alternative format, is made available to local and state agencies authorized to request and review the records.
3.5.2Special Occurrences and Public Complaints
A Special Occurrence Logbook is maintained at the MRF/TS main office. A special occurrence is defined as an incident such as fire, injury, property damage, public compliant, accident, explosion, flooding, incident related to hazardous waste or other unusual occurrence.
In the event the general public desires to file a public compliant against the facility operation (e.g., odor complaint), the facility manager documents the compliant in the Special Occurrence Logbook. Whenever there is a special occurrence, the LEA is immediately notified and the incident is recorded in the log book including the date, time and detailed description The Special Occurrence Log Book is made available upon request to representatives of the LEA, Health Department or other authorized agencies during normal business hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
3.5.3 Inspection of Records
All records are maintained in the facility manager’s office. They are available for inspection by representatives of the LEA, Health Department or other authorized agencies during normal business hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
3.5.4 Load Checking Records
A copy of load check training records and physical load checks conducted over the past three years (minimum) are maintained in the facility managers’ main office. Historical records are maintained off-site and are readily accessible if required. Copies of this information are made available to local and state regulatory agencies upon official request.
3.5.5 Management Resumes
Management resumes for all principles are located in Appendix L. The principles are directly accountable and responsible for overall facility operations and the safety of all EDCO and contract personnel.
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2755 California Ave.
Signal Hill, CA 90755
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39 Appendix A
HAZARDOUS WASTE EXCLUSION/STORAGE PLAN
EDCO has developed this plan in order to identify and prohibit attempts to dispose of hazardous or other unacceptable wastes at EDCO Recycling & Transfer. The facility is designed to accept municipal solid wastes for recovery and residual transfer. Special Wates is not accepted at the site, this includes but it is not limited to liquid wastes, burning materials, infectious wastes and radioactive wastes. Any vehicle hauling these nonacceptable wastes to the facility is not permitted on-site and is advised that the waste must be transported to a permitted facility.
All waste collected by commercial collection trucks are handled in accordance with the procedures listed below. When a Special Waste generator is identified, the following occurs:
A. Each individual generator is required to describe and characterize their special waste.
This characterization may include laboratory analysis, evaluations of the waste by regulatory agencies or other documentation.
B. The generator’s written description of the waste and supporting characterization documents are evaluated by EDCO’s Director of Safety or designee to classify the special waste stream.
C. As a result of the regulatory review, EDCO may specify certain conditions for transportation and/or disposal. These conditions are required to ensure the environmentally sound management of the waste.
D. A service agreement is entered into by EDCO and the generator of Special Waste.
The agreement includes all of the conditions identified in the regulatory review.
E. After the service agreement has been signed, periodic inspections of the waste are conducted in order to ensure compliance with newly developed or changing regulations.
Signs
Signs are posted at the site entrance and clearly list Special Waste materials which are not accepted at this facility.
Observations by Site Personnel
All site personnel are trained and directed to identify potentially unacceptable wastes that could possibly be delivered to the site. These personnel include managers, supervisors, traffic controllers, weigh station attendants, and equipment operators.
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40 A radiation detector is installed at the scales to prevent any radioactive wastes from entering the facility. If a vehicle sets off a detector, personnel are asked to step out and away from the vehicle. If it is concluded that they vehicle is not the source of radiation, the vehicle personnel will be instructed to proceed with the load. No further action is required and no mention should be made, since this is protected private health info. If the vehicle is considered to be the source of radiation, it is prohibited from emptying its contents. The DPH-Radiation Management Program is notified immediately at (213) 351- 7897 so that the load is handled properly.
The attendant then asks each hauler about the contents of the load. Suspicious loads are sight inspected, and if questionable waste is found, the load is refused. A list of the most common hazardous materials is posted at the entrance. The list appears as follows:
Identification of Special Waste Sources
I. Containers
A. Drums
1. Metal
2. Fiber
3. Plastic
B. Bags
1. Paper (50 lb., 100 lb., etc.)
2. Plastic
3. Lead Film
4. Double Bags, wet materials
C. Bottles
1. Glass
2. Metal
D. Boxes with Bottles or Bags
1. Wood
2. Metal
3. Cardboard
E. Transformers/Capacitors
1. PCB
F. Compressed Gas Cylinders
II. Labels
A. Yellow hazardous Waste
B. Yellow PCB
C. Hazardous Materials
1. Flammable
2. Corrosives
3. Poisons (A, B, etc.)
4. Oxidizers
5. Radioactives
6. Irritant (etc.)
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1. Material Name
2. Manufacturer or Distributor Name
3. NFPA Diamond Codes
4. Precautions, Handling, Storage Instructions
5. Red Bags, Infectious Wastes and Sharps
If any above-listed hazardous materials are identified on site, they are physically separated and the facility manager is notified. The facility manager attempts to determine the character, source, amount, and volume of the waste. If the facility manager cannot identify the waste, the Director of Safety is notified. He may request a certified laboratory to obtain and analyze samples to determine if the waste is hazardous. In case of large quantities of hazardous waste identified or significant health and safety issue related to hazardous waste the County of Los Angeles Health Hazardous Materials Division may also be contacted at (323) 881-2411 to provide assistance, guidance or characterize the material in question.
Wastes characterized as hazardous are disposed of by licensed hazardous waste contractors. These contractors are required to dispose of the waste at a permitted hazardous waste facility in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.
Load checking log sheets are used to identify the responsible party for dumping any wastes determined to be hazardous. EDCO may seek reimbursement for costs associated with waste disposal. If the dumping is determined to be intentional or if the responsible party refuses to pay for response actions, EDCO may pursue legal action.
The facility manager or supervisor prepares and maintain records of each instance where an unauthorized hazardous material response action was initiated. The records include the following information and are retained in the company files for at least three years.
A. Date and time waste was discovered;
B. Type and quantity of materials involved, including any laboratory reports; C. Estimated quantity and disposition of waste materials removed and copies of hazardous waste manifests.
Known Offenders/Special Precautions
Special precautions are taken when accepting wastes from haulers that have previously attempted to deliver special waste to the facility. These measures include:
A. Maintain a list of haulers who have violated EDCO policy in the scale house for quick reference.
B. Question the driver concerning the contents of the load before allowing vehicle to access the facility.
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42 C. Visually inspect the load prior to discharging.
D. Keep additional records at the scale house regarding the delivery of wastes from known offenders.
E. Increased site personnel efforts including visual inspections before, during and after discharge.
NOTE: Repeat offenders of this EDCO policy may be permanently banned from the site depending on the nature and magnitude of their offenses.
Storage of Hazardous Waste
Procedures have been established for the safe handling, storage and disposal of any hazardous waste material if it is identified throughout the implementation of this plan.
These procedures are identified in the Hazardous Materials Storage Plan.
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43 HAZARDOUS WASTE STORAGE PLAN
EDCO does not accept, under any circumstances, an incoming load that is known to contain hazardous or infectious wastes.
The facility maintains a hazardous waste storage sea container (large enclosed metal storage bin) for temporary storage of hazardous wastes. This waste container is located inside roll-up door #7 of the transfer station building.
The waste storage container is specifically designed and constructed to safety store hazardous materials. Incompatible waste are stored separately and physically isolated from each other to avoid potential reactions. Every material placed inside the container is recorded on a “live” chemical inventory and is readily available for regulatory inspectors or emergency responders.
These materials are also listed on the hazardous materials Business Plan which is updated on a regular basis and submitted to the local Fire Department. An NFPA placard is mounted on the exterior of the container to notify emergency responders of potential fire, chemical, health and physical hazards of materials stored inside. The storage container is locked when not in use and posted with signs in English and Spanish stating “Hazardous Waste Storage Area” and “No-Smoking”.
Typical waste stored in the container includes:
• Waste oil-based and latex paint.
• Discarded Vehicle Batteries.
• Containers of solids or liquids such as anti-freeze.
• Household chemicals and unknown liquids.
These wastes are generated from onsite activities such as minor equipment maintenance or retrieved from the tipping area by on-site personnel trained to recognize hazardous materials. These wastes are stored temporarily (maximum of 90 days) depending on hazard category, type and volume in the storage container.
Hazardous Material Placement and Recordkeeping
Every item that is placed in the hazardous waste storage container is recorded in a log book which is maintained in the facility managers’ main office. The log includes a numbering sequence and written description of the item placed in the storage container (i.e. trade name, product use, container size, solid or liquid, etc.).
Prior to placing an item in the hazardous waste storage container, it is labeled with the following information:
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44 A. Date of placement into storage area, or accumulation start date for drums of waste material.
B. Composition and physical state of the waste
C. Hazardous properties of the waste, if known (e.g., flammable, reactive, etc.).
D. Name of site producing the waste.
Whenever hazardous waste is being handled, all personnel involved have access to the site’s internal communication system, either directly (through their personal radios) or through visual and voice contact with other employees in the surrounding area.
The hazardous waste storage container is inspected weekly and records are maintained in the main office. The facility manager is responsible to correct any noted deficiencies as soon as possible, based on the nature of the hazard.
The County of Los Angeles Fire Department Health Hazardous Materials Division personnel are familiar with the volumes and types of chemicals stored in the hazardous materials storage container. EDCO schedules periodic inspections with fire department hazardous materials personnel and invites them to participate in annual practice fire drills.
Pickup Scheduling and Tracking
The facility manager is responsible to ensure that no hazardous materials remain on-site for longer than 90 days. The facility manager coordinates pickups by licensed hazardous waste transportation and disposal companies. A hazardous materials disposal log book is maintained in the managers’ office and contains the following information:
A. Composition and physical state of the waste (e.g. waste profile).
B. Name of waste handling company and contact person.
C. Identification of contents of containers of wastes packaged.
D. Destination and disposal method of wastes picked up for transport.
E. Copies of contract, manifests, and fees charged for shipment and disposal.
Onsite Emergency Response Equipment
The following equipment is available on the site:
A. An internal communications system (hand held radios) capable of providing immediate emergency instruction to facility personnel.
B. telephone to call for emergency assistance from local police and fire departments.
C. A portable fire extinguisher (ABC) is located in the hazardous waste storage container.
Small spills are contained by placing absorptive materials directly on the spill (e.g., pigs, kitty litter). Larger spills are prevented from entering the storm drain by constructing a sizable dike/berm utilizing sorbents and dirt, if necessary. A licensed waste company may be then called to clean-up and dispose of the spilled material and sorbents, depending on the magnitude and potential of the spill.
D. Water is readily available at the site.
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45 Personnel Training
Facility personnel are required to successfully complete training programs to ensure the facility’s compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and other requirements based on the employee’s potential to come in contact with or be exposed to hazardous materials.
The training programs are conducted by the Director of Safety or other qualified trainers.
Training covers procedures for working with hazardous materials / waste and emergency procedures as required by Cal-EPA and Cal-OSHA, relevant to the positions for which they are employed.
At a minimum, the training program is designed to ensure that facility personnel are able to respond effectively to emergencies by familiarizing them with emergency procedures, emergency equipment and emergency systems, including:
• Communications or alarm systems
• Response to fire or explosions
• Shut down of operations
• Use of proper safety equipment
Facility personnel are required to successfully complete a hazardous materials training program within 30 days after being assigned to their job or new assignment within the facility. Personnel take part in an annual review of the initial training.
The facility manager / supervisor is responsible to maintain the following documents and records in the main office:
A. The job title for each position at the facility related to hazardous waste management, and the name of the employee filling each job.
B. A written job description for each position, including the requisite skill, education, or other qualifications and dutiesemployees assigned to the position.
C. A written description of the type and amount of both introductory and continuing training that are given to each person filling a position.
D. Records that document the training or job experience required has been given to and completed by facility personnel.
Personnel training records are maintained on-site until closure of the facility; training records on former employees are also maintained for at least three years from the date the employee last worked at the facility. Training records accompany personnel transferred within the company.
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46 Protocol for Handling Improper Disposal of Hazardous Waste I. Screening of Waste Stream for Hazardous Wastes. Every vehicle is visually inspected before it can enter the Solid Waste Facility and deposit their materials at the tipping area. When visual inspections reveal untreated infectious wastes, inadequately rinsed or unpunctured pesticide containers and/or other suspected hazardous wastes, the operator in charge of the operation shall respond in the following manner:
A. Prevent the material from being discharged.
B. Notify the company Director of Safety, inform him of the situation, and follow any instructions given by him.
C. If requested by the Director of Safety, notify the County of Los Angeles Fire Department Health Hazardous Materials Division at (323) 881-2411.
D. Obtain the vehicle license number, company or facility name, driver’s name, permit to haul hazardous waste (if any), and return to destination route.
E. Inform the driver that it’s illegal to dispose of hazardous waste at any solid waste facility in Los Angeles County and it’s also illegal to transport hazardous waste without a permit.
F. In addition, if the suspected hazardous wastes have not been emptied from the vehicle, facility personnel attempt to detain the vehicle until the Director of Safety arrives on-site to handle the situation.
G. Notify the County of Los Angeles Local Solid Waste Management Enforcement Agency (LEA) of the incident and the abatement measures being taken. The County phone number is at (626)-430-5540.
H. Record the hazardous waste incident as a special occurrence in the disposal facility’s daily log, along with a detailed description of the incident.
Note: The following wastes may be accepted at EDCO’s solid waste facilities:
1. Pesticide containers which have been adequately rinsed and punctured or otherwise rendered unusable in accordance with Federal, state and local regulations.
2. Infectious wastes which have been treated as per California Code of Regulations, Title 33, Section 66840.
Managing Hazardous Wastes Dumped with Refuse on-site at EDCO Solid Waste Facilities: If hazardous wastes are discharged with the refuse on-site, then the operator in charge of solid waste facility operations should follow the procedures outlined below:
A. Notify the company Director of Safety, inform him of the situation, and follow any instructions given by him.
B. Cordon off the hazardous spill area with cones and labeled ribbon or other appropriate means to ensure no one comes in contact with the spill.
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47 C. Set up absorbent materials around the spill to prevent liquids from migrating to other areas or into the storm drain, if necessary,
D. Relocate the truck disposal areas away from hazardous waste spill.
E. Trained employees or licensed contractors (i.e., 8-hour HAZWOPER or greater) determine the nature of the hazardous waste spill, and take appropriate action to properly clean up the spill.
F. Properly dispose of the waste material in accordance with Federal, State and local rules and regulations.
G. Notify the Local Solid Waste Management Enforcement Agency for the County of Los Angeles (LEA) of the incident and the abatement measures being taken.
H. Record the hazardous waste spill incident as a special occurrence in the disposal facility’s daily log with a detailed description of the incident.
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2755 California Avenue Ave.
Signal Hill, CA 90755
Appendix B
VECTOR CONTROL PLAN
EDCO has incorporated accepted industry standards of operation in preparation of this Vector Control Plan. The primary responsibility for maintaining effective vector control is with the facility manager.
Potential vectors, such as rodents, birds and insects are not expected to be a problem at the facility. The primary deterrent in eliminating the potential for vectors is accomplished through implementation of effective operating procedures. All waste materials transferred on-site are processed inside an enclosed facility. Residual waste is not allowed to remain on-site for more than 48 hours, which greatly reduce the potential for vectors. A contract licensed exterminator also performs a spray service and sets traps inside the buildings and around the site on a monthly schedule or more frequently as needed.
Solid waste transported to the facility which could attract vectors (i.e., grocery store and restaurant waste scraps, etc.) are processed within an enclosed structure. Some vectors may also be contained in the solid waste delivered to the facility. These waste piles are inspected regularly and are disposed of expeditiously if they appear to contain or have attracted or the potential to attract vectors.
The buildings are inspected on a regularly basis by EDCO personnel for any signs of vectors. If any vectors are discovered inside the building or in the solid waste piles, they are immediately eliminated utilizing the contract exterminator.
The potential for nuisance birds are controlled by removing all waste materials for disposal within 48 hours after receipt at the site.
In the event that a chronic vector problem occurs at the site, appropriate measures, such as daily and/or weekly use of a contract exterminator is used until the issue is resolved.
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Signal Hill, CA 90755
Appendix C
FIRE CONTROL PLAN
Fire Prevention, Control and Mitigation Plan
Purpose
This Fire Prevention, Control and Mitigation Plan (Plan) is designed to reduce the likelihood of a fire through basic fire prevention practices utilized at EDCO Recycling & Transfer (ER&T).
In addition, this Plan provides the responsibilities of management and other personnel in the case of a fire emergency. The personal safety of each employee of EDCO is of primary importance. The ER&T facility is constructed to meet the most current building and fire codes. Fire protection features include alarms, sprinklers, fire hoses and extinguishers.
The company V.P./General Manager has the primary responsibility for all facets of this plan, which includes training on the company Emergency Plan and Fire Prevention Program. This authority includes staffing qualified personnel and buying equipment necessary to implement and operate this plan. The company Director of Safety is required to audit this plan as necessary to ensure its effectiveness and compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
ER&T personnel are trained and responsible to perform the following:
o Attend the fire prevention training sessions,
o Remain aware of any potential fire hazards in their work areas and follow the proper fire prevention procedures,
o Be familiar with emergency procedures and/or evacuation procedures, o Properly use a fire extinguisher or fire hose to put out a fire, o Call 911, if necessary, evacuate others, and ensure the surrounding area has been evacuated.
o Notify surrounding business and neighbors who may be in harm’s way.
Proper employee training reduces fire exposure and provides for a safe and effective response in the event of a fire at ER&T. The following events require training of ER&T personnel of the Plan.
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50 1. At the time of initial assignment, and annually thereafter.
2. Whenever new fire hazards are introduced into the work area.
3. Re-assignment into new work areas.
4. Annual First Responder, fire extinguisher training refresher.
In addition to this document, management and supervisory personnel also receive first responder 8-hour HAZWOPER training, fire extinguisher and hazardous materials training to support their understanding of hazardous materials often associated with fire events.
In the event of an actual ER&T fire, all personnel understand their responsibilities to minimize the potential impact to the surrounding environment. The fire debris is collected and disposed of in accordance with Federal, State, and Local rules and regulations, The storm drains are also bermed to ensure no runoff water enters the storm drains. The waste water is vacuumed and stored in a tank for proper disposal.
Fire Prevention -Minimizing Workplace Fire Hazards
Load-Check: The primary method used to identify and minimize fire hazards is through the load-check program. This process begins at the scale, as users enter the site. The scale operator performs visual inspections of each load and asks pertinent questions regarding flammable materials, specifically “does your load contain Flammable or Hazardous materials”. A sign is located at the scale house, warning users of fire dangers and prohibition of flammables.
Once a user moves into the building, a Spotter directs him to a location for unloading.
The Spotter performs visual inspection on all incoming loads.
All materials are dumped onto the concrete, sorted and removed from the site within 48 hours of delivery.
Housekeeping: Avoiding exposure to fire events is critical in fire prevention and mitigation. All personnel are trained on good housekeeping measures. The facility material storage areas are designed to minimize fire risks, using steel walls to separate each type of hazardous material. Frequent removal of stored flammable material as required by the facility permit also reduces the potential for fire.
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51 Below are additional housekeeping measures designed to minimize potential fire exposures.
1. Regularly inspect material storage areas.
2. Keep all pathways clear of obstruction from debris and materials
3. Ensure equipment is kept clean, free of flammable materials in engine area and exhausting outlets
4. Ensure “No Smoking” signs are posted and visible from every possible location in the Station
5. Report all malfunctioning equipment and electrical wiring. Ensure repairs are made immediately. Malfunctioning equipment will be placed out of service until repairs are completed.
Fire Control Equipment: In the case of an unavoidable fire event, sufficient fire control equipment is on hand to mitigate potential risks to public health and safety. The following are measures taken or equipment available to assist in the case of a fire.
Fire Extinguishers: Fire extinguishers are located both inside and outside of the facility.
There are portable (dry chemical) fire extinguishers throughout the building, and CO2 portable extinguishers located near the main motor control center in the event of an electrical type fire. Fire extinguishers are also onboard all service vehicles, that allow site personnel and trained fire fighters to adequately respond to any fire emergency.
The extinguishers are clearly identified and conveniently located. All personnel are trained in the proper use of and location of fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers are visually inspected monthly for signs of deterioration or discharge by the site supervisor.
All facility personnel are trained on the proper use of a fire extinguisher. All fire extinguishers are serviced regularly by a licensed contractor.
Fire Sprinkler System: The basic system is a wet overhead sprinkler system. The sprinkler system is designed for both overhead and underneath any part of the equipment where a fire or heat source could propagate (e.g., under mezzanines and conveyors). All areas of the building are fully covered by the system, including the restrooms, break room, offices, etc. Sprinkler heads are designed to activate when the temperature reaches 150 degrees. If a water flow is sensed by the alarm system (indicating 1 or more sprinkler heads have activated, or a leak has occurred), a local bell activates (on the outside of the building) for anyone outside of the building to hear, and an interior alarm to notify everyone in the building to evacuate sounds as well. In addition, the alarm company is notified automatically, who notifies the local fire department.
Fire Hoses: The facility is equipped with several fire hoses that can be activated to protect personnel during evacuation, or to help fight any fire. Fire hoses are located strategically to provide maximum usefulness in the case of a fire. The fire hoses are permanently mounted and are connected to the fire sprinkler system.
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52 If a fire hose is used, an immediate drop in water pressure occurs, sounding the alarms and notifying the alarm company and subsequently the fire department. Specific training is given to spotters and equipment operators for use of the fire hoses.
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and “Turn-outs”: In the event of a fire, professional fire fighters may not have the experience to operate heavy equipment inside the ER&T building. Therefore, company personnel may be asked to operate heavy equipment to assist fire fighters. To facilitate this effort, ER&T personnel have been trained and certified in the use of SCBA’s. A complete set of turn-outs are also maintained on-site, and both can be found in the ER&T.storage, adjacent to the employee breakroom, accessible to trained personnel.
Heavy Equipment: A front-end Loader and a Bobcat are used at the facility for loading, separating and moving materials within the building. Heavy equipment may also be useful in the case of a fire, to separate materials and to control the spreading of a fire. If the equipment is used to assist firefighting efforts, the operator is required wear the turnouts and the SCBA.
Hazardous Waste Storage Locker: The facility utilizes a fire resistant hazardous waste storage locker to properly store hazardous wastes found through the load-check program.
Materials placed in the storage locker are marked with the accumulation dates and separated as appropriate. The outside of the storage locker is labeled with an NFPA Diamond which alerts all emergency responders to potential fire, health, reactivity and special hazards located inside the container. The safe storage of hazardous material highly reduces the potential for exposure to the fire event. A log of stored hazardous materials is located in the facility managers’ office and periodically reviewed by the County Fire Department as part of inspection program and practice fire drills.
Communication & Notification Equipment operators, spotters, lead-linemen and the scale operator are provided with handheld radios. In the event of a fire, handheld radios are used to notify the scale operator to call 911 and shut down incoming customers.
Spotters and equipment operators are responsible to move customers out of the facility as quickly as possible in the event of a fire or any other emergency.
Shut-down line wires are available to all employees working on the conveyor systems regardless of their station. When operators pull the line wires, the line stops and an alarm sounds until the system is reset.
There are multiple egress paths leading of the facility in the event of a fire. There are also large vehicle roll-up doors that are open when the facility is running. All exit routes and other escapes are clearly marked for easy personnel egress. Signs showing the direction of travel to exits are conspicuously posted or marked using reflective tape on or near the floor areas.
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53 Record Keeping: As an important part of this Plan, the facility maintains accurate records of employees' training and any fire control system testing or inspection. This information is maintained in the ER&T Manager’s office
Fire Control Authority: The County of Los Angeles Fire Marshall is satisfied that ER&T is outfitted with all required facility fire protection equipment.
The County of Los Angeles Fire Department provides fire protection 24 hours a day with staffed engine companies and has automatic aid agreements with all surrounding agencies. Fire prevention services are provided through the Fire Prevention Bureau.
Additionally, the fire department conducts on-site inspections for ER&T during construction and equipment installation. The City of Signal Hill requires the Fire Department to sign off on permits to occupy at the completion of construction which occurred. A Knox Box is installed at one or more Fire Department designated locations which contains keys and facility maps for fire fighters use when responding to a fire. The nearest fire hydrant is located on 28th Street, approximately 100 feet from the northeast facility entrance.
The County of Los Angeles Fire Department provides full fire suppression and prevention services, operating 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The Department provides a wide range of services that include fire protection services, emergency medical services, rescue services, fire prevention services, and public education services.
The County of Los Angeles Fire Department also serves the community with paramedic engine companies. The County also has automatic and mutual aid agreements that allow sharing of resources with neighboring communities. These agencies are provided with Hazardous
Materials Business Plans which include emergency phone numbers, chemical inventories site map and training programs which are updated regularly as business operations change. The level of fire protection and emergency medical services available through the County of Los Angeles Fire Department and mutual aid agreements is more than adequate to protect the station, its employees and customers.
End of Document.
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54 Table 1 Vehicle List June 2021
Vehicle
Description
Model # Equipment Use Number Capacity
Front-end
Loader
w/Grapple
Liebherr 566 or
similar
Move and compact waste, loads transfer
trailers.
3 148.322
cubic
feet
Forklift YALE or similar Mechanically transfer materials in the facilities and into trucks for transport.
2 Loader
w/Grapple
Bucket
Bobcat 843 or
similar
Assist in removal of recyclables from
residual.
1 11.5
cubic
feet
Sweeper Bortek or similar Daily parking lot sweeping activities. 1 Table 2 Equipment List
Equipment
Description
Manufacturer Equipment Use Number Capacity
Green waste Tub
Grinder
Vermeer TG5000,
Morbark 1100, or
similar.
Mechanically grinds green waste into
mulch reuse.
1 Planned
Remote Weather
Station & Data
Logger, or
similar. Solar
powered or
battery.
RainWise -PortLog Monitors barometric pressure, solar
radiation, wind speed, wind direction,
humidity, and temperature.
1 Truck Scales
Two 10’ X 70’
Scales
Cardinal Scale Mfg. Used to weigh incoming and outgoing trucks to record weights (i.e., tare, gross,
net, etc.).
2 Truck axle
scales.
Cardinal Scale Mfg. Measures the weight of each axle of a truck to determine the truck’s overall
weight.
2 Radiation
Detector
Per LA County LEA
Requirements
Detector designed to readily detect loads
with radioactive materials.
1 Material
Recovery
Conveyor
Systems (a series
Bollegraaf/Machine
X or similar
Physically separates blue bin waste
(plastic, paper, cardboard, aluminum,
etc.).
1 System
Planned
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55 of conveyors
interconnected
into one system)
Baler Bollegraaf/Enterprise
or similar
Bales together materials (paper,
cardboard, aluminum, etc.) into bundles
for off-site shipment.
1 Planned