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OPERATION MANUAL

ORANGE COUNTY PERMANENT HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
COLLECTION FACILITY
AT WALNUT GROVE CHURCH ROAD CONVENIENCE CENTER

JANUARY 2018

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................1
1. General ....................................................................................................................................................1
2. Site ...........................................................................................................................................................1
3. Hours of Operation ..................................................................................................................................1
4. Facility Staffing ........................................................................................................................................1
5. Program Objectives .................................................................................................................................1
6. Eligible Users ...........................................................................................................................................1
B. PROGRAM PERSONNEL, DUTIES AND TRAINING ......................................................................................2
1. Collection Staffing ...................................................................................................................................2
2. Personnel and Duties .............................................................................................................................2
3. Training Plan and Qualifications of Trainers .........................................................................................3
I. Training Program General Description: .............................................................................................3
II. Training Program and Safety: .............................................................................................................3
III. Qualifications of Trainers: ...................................................................................................................4
C. ACCESS CONTROL AND SECURITY .............................................................................................................4
D. DESCRIPTION OF WASTES ACCEPTED AND STORED AT THE HHW FACILITY ..........................................5
1. Acceptable Wastes ..................................................................................................................................5
2. Waste storage, containers, and containment systems ........................................................................6
IV. Accumulation Time..............................................................................................................................6
V. Storage Building Specifications .........................................................................................................6
VI. Aisle Space ..........................................................................................................................................7
VII. Storage Containers and Containment Management ........................................................................7
VIII. Secondary Containment System ........................................................................................................8
E. COMMUNICATIONS, PREPAREDNESS, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES .......................8
1. Communications .....................................................................................................................................8
2. Preparedness and Prevention ................................................................................................................8
I. Fire Prevention and Control Systems:................................................................................................8
II. Operational and Emergency Equipment: ...........................................................................................8
III. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE): ..............................................................................................8

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3. Emergency Procedures ...........................................................................................................................8
I. Emergency Response Coordinator: ....................................................................................................9
II. Emergency or Imminent Threat of Emergency: .................................................................................9
III. Notification of Cleanup before Resumption of Operations: .............................................................9
IV. Record of Incident: ........................................................................................................................... 10
4. EQUIPMENT AND FACILITY INSPECTIONS........................................................................................... 10
5. CONTINGENCY PLAN ............................................................................................................................ 10
F. WASTE SCREENING, COLLECTION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES ................................... 10
1. Participant Screening and Receipt of Waste ...................................................................................... 10
I. Participant Screening and Surveying: ............................................................................................. 10
II. Receipt of Waste: ............................................................................................................................. 11
2. Waste Identification and Acceptance ................................................................................................. 11
I. Waste Identification: ........................................................................................................................ 11
II. Unknown Waste: .............................................................................................................................. 11
III. Abandoned Wastes: ......................................................................................................................... 12
IV. Unacceptable Wastes: ..................................................................................................................... 12
3. MANAGEMENT OF WASTE ................................................................................................................... 12
I. Waste Segregation and Packaging of Wastes:............................................................................... 13
II. Bulking, Blending and Lab Packing of Wastes: .............................................................................. 13
III. Special Requirements for Ignitable, Reactive Waste, and Incompatible Wastes: ....................... 14
4. LOCAL REUSE AND WASTE DIVERSION PROGRAMS ......................................................................... 15
I. Reuse Program: ................................................................................................................................ 15
II. Release of Liability: .......................................................................................................................... 15
III. Diversion to Other Local Programs: ................................................................................................ 16
G. TRANSPORTATION OF WASTE TO TREATMENT, STORAGE, DISPOSAL OF RECYCLING FACILITIES ..... 16
H. TREATMENT, FINAL DISPOSAL, AND RECYCLING OF ACCEPTED WASTES ........................................... 16
I. RECORD-KEEPING AND DOCUMENTATION ............................................................................................ 17
1. Record-keeping and Documentation .................................................................................................. 17
I. Documentation of Wastes Managed at Facility: ............................................................................ 17
II. Incident Reports: .............................................................................................................................. 17
III. Inspection Records: ......................................................................................................................... 17

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IV. Documentation of Training: ............................................................................................................. 17
2. AVAILABILITY OF FACILITY RECORDS .................................................................................................. 17
3. RETENTION PERIOD FOR RECORDS ................................................................................................... 17
4. ANNUAL REPORTING ............................................................................................................................ 17
5. RECORDS AND LABELING FOR WASTE TO BE TRANSPORTED .......................................................... 17
6. CONTAINER LABELING PROCEDURES ................................................................................................ 18
J. FACILITY CLOSURE ................................................................................................................................... 18
Attachments ................................................................................................................................................. 19
Attachment A 2013 Permit Approval…….……………………………………………………………………………………….. 19
Attachment B Building Layout…….………………………………………………………………………………………………… 20
Attachment C Deed……………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21
Attachment D Waste Rejection Notice…….…………………………………………………………………………………….. 24
Attachment E Waste Analysis & Compatibility Plan……………………………………………………………………….. 26
Attachment F Release of Liability…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 28
Attachment G Contingency Plan……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 29
Attachment H Hospital Directions…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34
Attachment I Site Specific Health & Safety Plan…………………………………………………………………………….. 35

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WALNUT GROVE CHURCH ROAD OPERATIONAL PLAN
A. INTRODUCTION
1. General
This plan covers the normal operating procedures for the proposed Orange County Household Hazardous
Waste Collection Facility located at the Walnut Grove Church Road Waste and Recycling Center (Center)
(HHW Collection Facility). The facility is located at 3611 Walnut Grove Church Road, Cedar Grove, NC
27278.
The purpose of this application is to renew permit 68-05 to operate a permanent HHW Collection Facility
at the Center. See Attachment A on Page 18 for the most recent permit. The facility is intended to serve
Orange County residents and to safeguard their quality of life by reducing the likelihood of improper
disposal of HHW. The appropriate provisions and procedures necessary to ensure safe and efficient
operations are stated in this plan.
Additional procedures for emergency situations are in the Contingency Plan, included in Attachment G on
Page 29, for the facility.
2. Site
The HHW Collection Facility is sited within the Center described above. The Center provides services to
the northern portion of the County.
3. Hours of Operation
The HHW Collection Facility will be opened the same hours that the Center is operated. Currently the
Center hours are from 7 AM to 6 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 7 AM to 5 PM on
Saturday; and 1 PM to 6 PM on Sunday. The center is closed on Wednesday each week, and on major
holidays. If there is a need to adjust these hours to better match user demand, NC DEQ Division of Solid
Waste Management will be notified in writing.
4. Facility Staffing
The HHW facility will be operated as a cooperative effort between Orange County Personnel and
personnel from a Hazardous Waste Contractor. Orange County retains a third party contractor, currently
Clean Harbors Inc., who has the primary operational duties of the facility. The Contractor provides
properly trained individuals that are capable of operating the HHW Collection Facility. Contractor
personnel are responsible for the identification, collection, and placement of waste into appropriate
areas for temporary storage. The Contractor is also responsible for packing, transporting, and
disposal/recycling of the collected HHW.
5. Program Objectives
The objective of the HHW program in Orange County is to reduce the toxicity of the waste being landfilled
and to serve the citizens of Orange County by facilitating the removal of hazardous waste from the
environment at large, and specifically to protect l groundwater and waterways.
6. Eligible Users
The HHW Collection Facility at the Walnut Grove Center will only accept HHW from residents of Orange
County.

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B. PROGRAM PERSONNEL, DUTIES AND TRAINING
1. Collection Staffing
The HHW Collection Facility will operate as a cooperative effort of Orange County employees and
personnel from the waste transportation and disposal Contractor. The Contractor personnel will perform
the majority of the waste management, while Orange County personnel will perform duties including but
not limited to traffic direction, facility security, participant screening (including determining participant
eligibility), conducting surveys, distribution of educational materials, and non-hazardous waste
management. All Orange County employees performing waste segregation and handling shall be trained
to the appropriate level. The waste and transportation Contractor(s) are responsible for providing
appropriate levels of training to Contractor employees working at the Orange County Facility.
In the remainder of this manual, personnel from the waste transportation and disposal Contractor may
be referred to as “Contractor personnel.” In some instances (as necessary for clarity), they are referred
to as “onsite Contractor personnel” to distinguish them from other Contractor employees.
2. Personnel and Duties
The HHW Collection Facility is primarily staffed by personnel from a waste disposal Contractor, though
Orange County employees may perform both primary and or secondary roles in facility operation and
management. All personnel working at the HHW Collection Facility shall be well trained, qualified
personnel who have successfully completed a program of classroom instruction or on the job training
that teaches them to perform their duties in a way that ensures the facility's compliance with all
applicable rules and regulations (for details of training program see below). The duties of positions and
specific personnel associated with the HHW Collection Facility are described below.
Project Manager: The Project Manager is an employee of the waste disposal Contractor. This employee
has overall responsibility for all on-site operations including planning, training, supervision of the staff,
safety and regulatory compliance, emergency coordination, and ensuring that proper procedures are
followed for collecting, sorting, testing, packaging, documenting and transporting the wastes. The
Project Manager, along with the Health and Safety Manager and the Orange County Program Manager,
shall be responsible for ensuring that the provisions of the Contingency Plan are implemented
immediately as needed.
Health and Safety Manager: The Health and Safety Manager or designee is an employee of the waste
disposal Contractor. This individual is responsible for safety and regulatory compliance, ensuring that
facility personnel are properly trained, verifying that all personnel are working in a safe manner, ensuring
that adequate and properly maintained safety equipment is used, and that Contingency Plan elements
are implemented as necessary.
Field Chemists and Technicians: Field Chemists and Technicians are employees of the waste disposal
Contractor. These individuals are responsible for unloading participants' vehicles, sorting, classifying,
bulking, and packaging wastes. They are also responsible for conducting testing of unknowns; preparing
manifests and other documents; lab packing of chemicals; and labeling, loading, and transporting of
waste.
Site Attendant: The Site Attendant is an employee of the waste disposal Contractor. This position will
staff the collection facility during all times that the facility is open to receive waste. The Site Attendant

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will be responsible for performing the required facility inspections as well. The Site Attendant will have
training and responsibilities equal to the Field Chemists and Technicians as listed above.
Orange County Program Manager: The Orange County Program Manager is an Orange County employee.
This individual, with the assistance of the Project Manager and the Health and Safety Manager, will
coordinate and oversee the physical facility and all facility operations, including the performance of the
waste disposal and transportation Contractor(s). This individual is responsible for all aspects of the
Facility Operational Manual and Contingency Plan, the contract with the hazardous waste transportation
and disposal contractor, all required recordkeeping, reporting, and documentation (as described in
Section I of this document), and supervising all Orange County personnel associated with the collection
facility.
Other Orange County Employees: Other Orange County employees may be responsible for a wide variety
of tasks, including opening the site and for securing the site at the end of each operating day. As
mentioned previously, Orange County personnel may also operate the various reuse programs, direct
traffic, conduct surveys, determine user eligibility, and distribute educational materials.
Although it is currently planned for the Contractor personnel to be responsible for nearly all waste-related
operations at this facility, the role of Orange County personnel may increase if it is deemed appropriate
and advantageous by the County, and only after county employees receive appropriate training to
perform the various tasks. Orange County may choose to have its employees act in the role of any of the
above-described positions presently associated with the waste disposal Contractor. At this time it is
anticipated that transportation and disposal will always remain the responsibility of professional
Contractors.
3. Training Plan and Qualifications of Trainers
I. Training Program General Description:
As discussed earlier, Contractor personnel provide the majority of the waste handling at the
facility. The waste and transportation Contractor(s) are responsible for providing appropriate
levels of training to their employees working at the HHW Collection Facility. The Project Manager
will have a minimum of 40 hours of classroom training as outlined in the 29 CFR 1910.120
HAZWOPER standard. All other onsite personnel will receive a minimum of 8 to 24 hours of
classroom training and three days of field experience under the direct supervision of a trained,
experienced supervisor.
Personnel assigned to the facility shall successfully complete the program prior to their work at
the HHW Collection Facility, and shall receive an annual review of their required training.
II. Training Program and Safety:
At a minimum, the training program will ensure that personnel working at the facility are able to
effectively respond to emergencies. Personnel will be familiar with the facility's Contingency
Plan, emergency' procedures, emergency equipment, and emergency systems, including:
1) Procedures for using, inspecting, repairing and replacing facility emergency and
monitoring equipment;
2) Communications systems and alarm systems;
3) Response to fires or explosions;

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4) Response to spills or leaks; and
5) Shutdown of operations.
The training program will further ensure that facility personnel are fully familiar with the range of
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) available, are trained in the use of said PPE, and that
facility personnel know what types of PPE to use for specific tasks.
III. Qualifications of Trainers:
The training program will be provided by a qualified individual with:
1) A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
2) Direct experience in handling of hazardous wastes;
3) Certification as an environmental trainer; and
4) Skills in adult education.
The Trainer(s) shall be responsible for instruction that teaches hazardous waste management
procedures and Contingency Plan implementation relevant to the positions in which the
trainee(s) will be employed.
C. ACCESS CONTROL AND SECURITY
The HHW Collection Facility is located on the property of the Walnut Grove Center. The Center is
surrounded by a seven foot high chain link fence. The Center and the HHW Collection Facility is co-
located with the Orange County Landfill. Access to the Landfill is restricted according to State
Regulations. Further, access shall be controlled at all times to minimize unnecessary public exposure to
potentially harmful substances and to provide facility security.
The HHW storage building is secured against unauthorized access by locked doors. Its location at the
Center provides an extra measure of safety due to the presence of personnel at nearby areas during
normal operating hours. The HHW Collection Facility is staffed during all program operational hours, and
after these hours the entire site is fenced and secured by locked entrance gates. The storage building is
marked with an NFPA Placard. Areas where chemicals are handled or stored are clearly marked using
one or more of the following: warning tape, barriers, and caution signs. The signs will contain
appropriate warnings such as "Hazardous Waste Storage," "No Smoking," and "Authorized Personnel
Only."
During all times the facility is open to receive waste, it is staffed by Contractor personnel or Orange
County personnel. While the facility is open, Orange County employees are stationed throughout the site
to serve as checkpoint personnel to direct the flow of traffic and people, and to provide additional
security to the facility and facility personnel. In addition to the personnel working at the facility itself,
during all of the facility's operational hours and during all hours that the Center operates, Orange County
personnel monitor access to the center, are working throughout the site, and are available to provide
assistance to the staff at the HHW Collection Facility if needed.
A sign with the facility's days and hours of operation is clearly posted at the facility entrance.

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D. DESCRIPTION OF WASTES ACCEPTED AND STORED AT THE HHW FACILITY
1. Acceptable Wastes
All wastes received at the HHW Collection Facility shall be generated by households throughout the
County.
The HHW Collection Facility shall not accept or store Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) wastes as defined
in 40 CFR 761, with the exception of Fluorescent light ballasts and PCB household waste as defined in
40 CFR 761.63.
The HHW collection program will handle HHW from the following general categories:
1) yard and garden products;
2) automotive products;
3) paint and solvents;
4) household cleaning products; and
5) miscellaneous HHW.
More specifically, the program anticipates handling the following types of wastes:
1) non-friable asbestos and asbestos-bearing products;
2) oxidizers;
3) acids and bases, and alkaline cleaning products;
4) reactive products;
5) lead contaminated materials;
6) paints (alkyd and latex);
7) aerosols;
8) batteries (lead-acid and dry-cell);
9) antifreeze / ethylene glycol bearing products;
10) mixed solvents;
11) cylinders (propane, refrigerant, helium);
12) mercury, mercury debris, and Lights Containing Mercury (LCMs);
13) light ballasts;
14) motor oil, oil filters, and other automotive fluids; and
15) poisonous products.
Because of difficulties in handling a few specific types of wastes (including explosives, radioactive
materials, biologically active or infectious waste, medications, and friable asbestos), the education effort
will continue to actively discourage users from bringing these materials. However, in the event that an
uninformed or misinformed citizen brings such wastes to the facility, program representatives will
consider taking the wastes anyway to avoid improper disposal. The decision regarding the acceptance of
these wastes will be based upon established policies as well as the specific details of each case, as well
as advice from contractor personnel. As necessary, the transportation and disposal contractor may help
find specialized vendors and or agencies to remove any such wastes for treatment or disposal.
Whenever wastes are rejected, the user will be given a Waste Rejection Notice showing the reasons for
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proper disposal. For more information on procedures associated with the management of Unacceptable
Wastes, see Section F, WASTE SCREENING, COLLECTION, AND WASTE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES. To
see the Waste Rejection Notice, see ATTACHMENT D on Page 24.
2. Waste storage, containers, and containment systems
IV. Accumulation Time
The proposed HHW Collection Facility storage building was designed to accommodate temporary
accumulation of several classes of hazardous materials. Contractor personnel (and Orange
County personnel as applicable) are trained as appropriate concerning proper waste segregation
and safe storage procedures.
All household hazardous waste not intended for reuse by the Paint Exchange and/or Local Reuse
Program shall be stored in containers, as described below.
In accordance with State requirements for temporary storage, when necessary, the date upon
which each period of accumulation begins is clearly marked and visible on each container.
Furthermore, while being stored onsite, all containers with accumulating hazardous wastes are
labeled or marked clearly with the words "Household Hazardous Waste" unless the material is
recyclable (e.g., used oil, latex paints, batteries) and is separated from other hazardous waste, or
the materials is deemed Universal Waste as defined by 40 CFR Part 273.
Time in storage varies according to the volume of waste received, though no waste shall be stored
for longer than one year from the date of acceptance. Removal of wastes by the Contractor is
scheduled as necessary to minimize expense to Orange County, to avoid an over-accumulation of
waste, and to ensure safety and efficiency of operation, while at all times complying with
applicable regulations and safety considerations.
V. Storage Building Specifications
All processing and packaging of hazardous waste will take place in an enclosed and roofed
structure with secondary containment and fire suppression. All hazardous waste stored at this
facility shall be stored in the enclosed structure and in sealed 55 gallon drums outside the
structure on secondary containment pallets. Access to the facility shall be limited to employees
and/or other authorized personnel including employees and agents of the hazardous waste
Contractor, Orange County, and maintenance personnel. The HHW Collection Facility is designed
to ensure safe and efficient operation. The HHW collection facility consists of a standard
warehouse building with a two-hour fire rated wall surrounding the HHW attendant office with an
attached loading dock.
ATTACHMENT B, on Page 20 contains a building schematic showing the building floor plan and
elevation.
According to state guidance concerning storage of ignitable and reactive wastes, the structure is
located at least 50 feet from the facility's property line. Furthermore, the storage building is
separated from the main operational areas of the Convenience Center in order to minimize
damage in case of fire.

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The location of the HHW collection facility relative to other operational areas is shown on the
enclosed Site Plan; see Attachment A on Page 19.
As required for proper safety and environmental protection, the HHW Collection Facility structure
is:
1) designed to contain leaks and spills;
2) covered to exclude rain water;
3) secured to control access; and
4) constructed in accordance with all applicable National Fire Protection Association codes.
In meeting these requirements, the proposed HHW Collection Facility building will be
weatherproof; and will have a dry fire suppression system. Each room within the building will
have a floor system that has grating that will be opened to a leak proof spill containment sump.
The electrical system will be designed and installed to be intrinsically safe.
VI. Aisle Space
Adequate aisle space within the collection and storage facility shall be maintained at all times to
allow for the unobstructed movement of personnel, fire protection equipment, spill control
equipment, and decontamination equipment to any area of the facility operation in an
emergency.
VII. Storage Containers and Containment Management
Appropriate containers fitting DOT specifications will be used for storing wastes at the HHW
Collection Facility. Contractor personnel (or appropriately trained Orange County personnel)
preparing wastes for storage will use only containers that are made or lined with materials that
will not react, and are otherwise compatible with the wastes to be stored in them, so that
containment ability is not impaired.
Hazardous Waste will not be placed in unwashed containers that previously held an incompatible
waste or material, or in a container that holds an incompatible material.
All containers holding accumulated HHW will be labeled throughout their entire storage period
with information identifying the contents and the start accumulation date. All containers stored
at the facility will be checked at least weekly to ensure that they have not been stored for longer
than one year from the start accumulation date, and also to ensure their integrity. These
inspections, to be conducted by Contractor personnel (or appropriately trained Orange County
personnel), are also used to detect any leaks or deterioration caused by corrosion or other
factors. Results of these inspections are recorded. If a container holding hazardous waste is
found to be in poor condition or if it begins to leak, Contractor personnel (or appropriately trained
Orange County personnel) will transfer the wastes from the defective container to one that is in
good condition, or over pack the container in a suitable storage drum.
Contractor personnel (or appropriately trained Orange County personnel) will also ensure that
any containers holding hazardous waste are kept closed during storage, except when it is
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prevent them from being tipped over or punctured. Furthermore, the containers will not to be
opened, handled, or stored in a manner that may rupture them or cause them to leak.
VIII. Secondary Containment System
Each storage area at the collection facility will have a containment system that was designed and
constructed to have a continuous base that is free of cracks or gaps and is impervious to the
materials stored. This containment system was designed to contain any household hazardous
waste discharges, leaks, or spills and any accumulated precipitation until the collected material
is detected and can be removed. The amount of waste stored at the collection facility will be
managed to ensure that the largest single container of waste does not exceed the storage
capacity of the secondary containment within which that container is stored.
All 55 gallon drums will be under a roof. Spilled, leaked, or discharged waste shall be removed
from a sump in an expedient manner in order to prevent an overflow of the containment system.
E. COMMUNICATIONS, PREPAREDNESS, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
1. Communications
Facility personnel will have immediate access to both a cellular telephone and a land-line
telephone. Internal communications at the facility will be carried out by voice as the most
practical method given the restricted size of the facility.
2. Preparedness and Prevention
I. Fire Prevention and Control Systems:
The facility will be equipped with a dry chemical fire suppression system, and portable ABC dry
chemical and CO2 fire extinguishers. The fire suppression system was designed for the facility to
ensure adequate volume and delivery of fire suppressant.
II. Operational and Emergency Equipment:
The HHW Collection Facility will contain the necessary equipment for protecting facility
personnel, protecting program participants, and to implement the Contingency Plan.
As mentioned above, the facility will be equipped with appropriate communications and fire
prevention and control equipment. Other equipment to be kept at the facility includes
emergency eye-wash stations, portable emergency shower, spill control equipment including clay
and/or inert absorbents, pads, booms, shovels, brooms, containers, and various commercial
decontamination solutions.
III. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE):
Appropriate PPE will be available at all times and used as necessary to protect facility personnel.
Appropriate PPE will be used when managing waste, and used to protect personnel from spills,
broken containers, and sharp objects. The use of PPE is covered during employee training as
described above.
3. Emergency Procedures
Local emergency management officials are aware of the operation of this program and the
nature of the waste materials to be accepted and stored at the facility.

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I. Emergency Response Coordinator:
At all times when the facility is in operation, there shall be at least one person responsible for
coordinating emergency response measures. This person may be known as the Emergency
Response Coordinator. During normal operations, the Contractor’s Site Attendant shall
coordinate the emergency response. At times when the facility is not under normal operations,
the Orange County Program Manager or an appropriately trained Orange County employee shall
be on-call and available to respond to an emergency by reaching the facility in a short period of
time. The individuals responsible for emergency response coordination shall be thoroughly
familiar with all aspects of the facility's operations, the facility's Contingency Plan, the location
and characteristics of waste handled, the facility's layout, and the location of waste tracking
information. This individual shall have the authority to commit the resources needed to carry out
the facility's Contingency Plan.
II. Emergency or Imminent Threat of Emergency:
In the event that the facility has, or there is an imminent threat that the facility may have, a
discharge of hazardous waste, fire, explosion or other emergency which has the potential for
damaging public health or the environment, the Emergency Response Coordinator shall:
1) Activate internal facility alarms and communication systems to notify all personnel of an
imminent or actual emergency situation;
2) Immediately notify appropriate authorities;
3) In the event of discharged materials, take immediate steps to identify the character, source,
amount and extent of area impacted by any discharged materials;
4) Assess possible hazards to public health or the environment that may result from the
discharge, fire, or explosion;
5) Take all reasonable measures necessary to ensure that fires, explosions, and discharges do
not occur, recur, or spread to other waste at the facility;
6) Monitor for leaks, pressure build-up, gas generation, or ruptures in valves, pipes, containers,
or other equipment, where appropriate, if the facility stops operation in response to a fire,
explosion, or discharge;
7) Provide for treatment, storing, or disposing of recovered waste, contaminated soil or surface
water, or any other material that results from a discharge, fire of explosion at the facility,
immediately after an emergency;
8) Ensure that, in the affected area of the facility, no waste that may be incompatible with the
discharged material is treated, stored, or disposed of until cleanup procedures are
completed and all emergency equipment listed in the Contingency Plan is clean and fit for its
intended use before operations are resumed.
III. Notification of Cleanup before Resumption of Operations:
After a discharge, fire, or explosion has taken place, Orange County shall notify the North
Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) officials and appropriate local
authorities when the facility has completed cleanup procedures and when all emergency
equipment listed in the Contingency Plan is clean and fit for its intended use before operations
are resumed in the affected area of the facility.

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IV. Record of Incident:
Contractor personnel or Orange County personnel shall note in the HHW Collection Facility record
the time, date, and details of any incident that required implementation of the Contingency Plan.
Within fifteen (15) days after the incident, Orange County shall submit a written report of the
incident to the NC DEQ Division of Waste Management. The report shall include the following:
1) Name, address and telephone number of the facility and the facility operator;
2) Date, time, and type of incident;
3) Name and quantity of material involved in the incident;
4) The extent of injuries, if any;
5) An assessment of actual or potential hazards to public health or the environment, where
applicable;
6) Estimated quantity and disposition of recovered material that resulted from the incident;
7) A narrative describing the known or suspected causes of the incident, a statement describing
the measures taken to investigate the cause of the incident, and a narrative describing any
necessary measures which have been or shall be taken to prevent future incidents;
8) Any amendments to the Contingency Plan as necessary; and
9) A plan sheet, sketch, or other data that demonstrates compliance with buffer zone
requirements.
4. EQUIPMENT AND FACILITY INSPECTIONS
All facility communications systems, fire protection equipment and monitoring systems, spill
control equipment, and decontamination equipment will be inspected and maintained as
necessary to ensure availability and proper operation in case of emergency. Waste containers
and containment areas are inspected for leaks and deterioration caused by corrosion or other
factors.
The facility fire suppression system is tested according to manufacturer specifications. The
facility and emergency equipment are inspected weekly. Results of all inspections are recorded
on a customized checklist that includes inspection dates and a list of all systems and equipment
to be inspected. As deficiencies are identified, steps will be implemented to ensure facility safety.
5. CONTINGENCY PLAN
A separate HHW Collection Facility Contingency Plan has been developed for this facility to
prevent or minimize public health or environmental damage in the event of fire, explosion, or any
discharge of waste or waste constituents to air, land, ground water or surface water. A copy of the
Plan is included in ATTACHMENT G, on Page 29.
F. WASTE SCREENING, COLLECTION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES
1. Participant Screening and Receipt of Waste
I. Participant Screening and Surveying:
Participant screening will be performed by Contractor personnel or by Orange County personnel.
Potential participants may be screened to determine user eligibility, as defined above. The
participant may be asked to produce proof of residency in Orange County.

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As participants are screened, the participant may be asked to respond to a brief survey. When
and if surveys are taken, specific questions may vary, though the primary objective of the surveys
will be to gather information such as the types, quantities, and sources of each user's wastes, or
to solicit user comments on program features such as convenience, program publicity, and
awareness of citizen's hazardous materials in their homes. Finally, during participant screening,
the screener may offer to provide educational materials and program information to program
participants. Educational materials offered to program users may include information on using
less hazardous alternative products and other HHW topics.
II. Receipt of Waste:
Once eligibility has been established as described above, the program participants will be
directed to proceed to the waste removal area and form a waiting line if needed. Traffic flow will
be managed to ensure safe and efficient operations. Program participants will then be directed
to drive to the HHW building which will have an impervious receiving area where wastes can be
safely removed from the vehicle.
In an effort to maximize the safety of the program participants, occupants of the vehicles
delivering waste will be encouraged to remain inside the vehicle while the vehicle is within the
receiving area. A sign, if posted on the building, will be to this effect, “Only authorized personnel
are allowed to be within the area of active waste handling.” If it is necessary to unlock the trunk
for removal of wastes, Contractor personnel (or appropriately trained Orange County personnel)
will request the keys to carry out this task.
2. Waste Identification and Acceptance
I. Waste Identification:
As wastes are received, Contractor personnel (or appropriately trained Orange County personnel)
will inspect the waste as it is removed from the vehicle. Waste will be inspected to ensure that
the waste is acceptable.
If a waste is delivered in an unmarked container, the participant is asked to describe to the best
of their ability the nature of the enclosed material(s).
After the waste is accepted and identified, the Contractor personnel (or appropriately trained
Orange County personnel) perform initial segregation.
Contractor personnel (or appropriately trained Orange County personnel) will maintain safe
operations by immediately dealing with any leaking, damaged, unlabeled, or potentially shock
sensitive or explosive materials as these materials are received and accepted.
II. Unknown Waste:
As waste is received, facility personnel will query participants when and if any waste appears to
be an unknown. When waste is delivered in an unmarked container, the participant is asked to
describe the contents to the best of their ability. When the participant delivering the HHW
material cannot assist with the identification of the material, it will be classified as unknown.
The following characteristics will be evaluated to assist in identifying the unknown materiel:
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2) type of container,
3) condition of container,
4) physical characteristics of waste, and
5) certain chemical characteristics of the waste such as pH.
If necessary, additional analyses will be conducted at an offsite laboratory. Such offsite analyses
will occur as soon as possible. Contractor personnel will prepare the samples using the
appropriate chain of custody and will send the samples to a laboratory for analysis.
The unknown waste material will be left onsite, isolated in a container by itself, while the sample
is tested. Once the analytical results are obtained, the material will be scheduled for pick up
from the HHW Collection Facility, and will be appropriately managed.
III. Abandoned Wastes:
When wastes are abandoned either at the HHW facility or on other County property, this waste
will be directed into the HHW program and treated as household hazardous waste. An education
and outreach program is in place to discourage illegal dumping and the abandonment of
hazardous wastes.
IV. Unacceptable Wastes:
The HHW Collection Facility shall not accept or store Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) wastes as
defined in 40 CFR 761, with the exception of Fluorescent light ballasts and PCB household waste
as defined in 40 CFR 76l.63.
Wastes that may be considered unacceptable at the HHW Collection Facility include PCB wastes
(as defined above), radioactive waste, infectious waste, explosive materials, medications, and
friable asbestos.
Whenever wastes are rejected, the participant presenting the rejected waste will be given a
Waste Rejection Notice (See ATTACHMENT D, Page 24) showing the reasons for non-acceptance,
and will be provided a list of resources to contact for further information concerning options for
and assistance with proper disposal.
Program education and outreach efforts will actively discourage users from bringing
unacceptable materials. However, in the event that an uninformed or misinformed citizen brings
such wastes to the facility, program representatives will consider taking the wastes anyway to
avoid improper disposal. The decision regarding the acceptance of these wastes will be based
upon established policies, the specific details of each case, and advice from Contractor
personnel. As necessary, County personnel and Contractor personnel will help find specialized
vendors and/or agencies to remove any such wastes for treatment or disposal.
3. MANAGEMENT OF WASTE
The HHW Collection Facility will be designed, constructed, and maintained in such a way as to
minimize the possibility of a fire, explosion, or discharge of household hazardous waste or their
constituents to the air, land, or surface water. The facility allows for all hazardous waste to be
managed within secondary containment. Further, all reasonable steps shall be taken to prevent
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I. Waste Segregation and Packaging of Wastes:
Contractor personnel (or appropriately trained County personnel) will conduct and supervise the
packaging and documentation of accepted waste. Appropriate containers fitting DOT
specifications will be used for storing wastes at the HHW Collection Facility.
All containers will be inspected upon receipt for visible evidence of leaks or damage. Following
verification that the containers have retained their integrity, personnel identify the waste as
described in the attached Waste Analysis and Compatibility Plan. Once waste is identified,
facility personnel ensure that the waste and container are compatible based on known
compatibilities. If waste and container are not compatible, the waste will be transferred to a
compatible container.
Waste will be segregated into hazard classes based on chemical characteristics and Department
of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Waste will be transferred to compatible DOT approved
shipping containers, and labeled according to applicable standards. Most waste received by the
program will be consolidated or loose packed. If the accepted wastes require lab packing, lab
packing of wastes may occur on the same day as the waste is collected provided that time and
appropriate personnel are available. If lab packing cannot take place on the day of acceptance,
the waste material will be appropriately stored until such time as the lab packing can occur.
Partially filled or packed containers may remain onsite until adequate amounts are collected and
properly packaged for transport. All wastes received at the HHW Collection Facility will be safely
stored until the next scheduled workday.
Some waste materials received at the HHW Collection Facility such as latex paint, used motor oil,
some cylinders, lead-acid and dry-cell batteries may be segregated from the hazardous wastes at
the time of acceptance at the facility and diverted to reuse programs or County programs
designed to handle these materials.
II. Bulking, Blending and Lab Packing of Wastes:
Hazardous waste will not be treated or disposed of at the HHW Collection Facility. In order to
maximize the efficiency and cost effectiveness of the operation of the HHW Collection Facility,
pumping, pouring, blending, consolidation or bulking of wastes may be performed.
Any time that waste will be bulked or blended or otherwise handled, all employees involved in the
operation shall have sufficient knowledge in the chemical sciences and hazardous waste
management disciplines to recognize and prevent the mixing of incompatible wastes, as well as
to recognize wastes that are better managed if not mixed. All waste bulking and blending shall
be performed under the guidelines established in this Operational Plan and by the attached
Waste Analysis and Compatibility Plan. Further, all employees (Contractor or County) involved in
the operation shall have immediate access to an alarm or emergency communication device,
and if there is only one employee on the premises, that person shall have immediate access to a
device capable of summoning external emergency assistance.
If bulking or blending of wastes is required, grounding and explosion-proof equipment will be
used as needed. Waste will only be bulked or blended at the facility after a sufficient waste
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compatibility of wastes to be bulked or blended, as well as the compatibility of the wastes and
their container will be determined based on the attached Waste Analysis and Compatibility Plan.
For both lab pack and bulk packaging, all containers will be of the Department of Transportation
(DOT) specification, type, and size most appropriate for the specific waste type and planned
treatment or disposal method. Wastes will be packed in either fiber, plastic, or steel containers
of open or closed-head types, in sizes ranging from 5-gallon pails to 85-gallon over-packs to
cubic yard boxes.
For any necessary lab packing, wastes will be first segregated according to DOT hazard class,
then by chemical compatibility and by the acceptance criteria of specific waste recycling,
treatment, or disposal facilities. An inert absorbent material such as vermiculite will be used to
surround inner containers, prevent breakage, absorb any leaking materials, and prevent release
from the outer (shipping) container.
Whether loose pack, lab pack, or bulk / consolidation container, the filled containers will be
closed, labeled, and marked in accordance with DOT and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
shipping requirements, and the proper information will be recorded on the manifest. The
generator's notification and certification will be prepared, as required under applicable
regulations.
III. Special Requirements for Ignitable, Reactive Waste, and Incompatible Wastes:
Contractor personnel (or appropriately trained Orange County personnel) will use special
precautions to protect ignitable or reactive wastes from sources of ignition or reaction. These
wastes will be separated from other wastes being stored in the collection facility. Any ignitable or
reactive wastes are protected from possible sources of ignition or reaction, including but not
limited to open flames, hot surfaces, frictional or radiant heat, and spontaneous ignition (e.g.,
from heat producing chemical reactions).
Any tools used for equipment maintenance in areas containing ignitable wastes will be of a non-
sparking type. Maintenance activities such as welding or cutting, which potentially could
generate sparks or open flame, are allowed only by special permission of the Program Manager
or designee. This permission is granted only after the area has been inspected and tested for
flammable vapors, and all ignitable or reactive materials have been removed or protected.
Policy will prohibit smoking or open flame within or near the storage building. "No Smoking" signs
will be located at the entrance to unloading and storage areas and will be conspicuously placed
wherever there is a direct hazard from ignitable or reactive wastes. Areas in which ignitable
materials will be stored require the use of explosion-proof equipment and lighting. Proper
grounding will be maintained in order to dissipate any accumulation of static charges generated
by the movement of hazardous liquids in pouring or bulking operations.
Regarding incompatible wastes, the following special provisions apply:
1) Incompatible wastes will not be placed in the same container;
2) Hazardous wastes will only be placed in new, unused containers or in containers cleaned and
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3) A storage container holding a hazardous waste that is incompatible with any waste or other
materials stored in close proximity will be separated from them by containment structures
such as built-up curbs or has secondary containment such as drip pans constructed of steel
or polyethylene.
As a general rule, the handling and storage of all hazardous wastes (especially any that are
ignitable, reactive; or incompatible) will be conducted so that it does not:
1) Generate extreme heat or pressure, fire or explosion, or violent reaction;
2) Produce uncontrolled toxic mists, fumes, dusts, or gases in sufficient quantities to threaten
human health or the environment;
3) Produce uncontrolled flammable fumes or gases in sufficient quantities to pose a risk of fire
or explosions;
4) Damage the structural integrity of the device or facility containing the wastes; or,
5) Threaten public health or the environment.
The procedures to comply with these provisions depend upon:
1) Proper identification of waste materials as they are received;
2) Segregated storage according to compatible hazard class; and
3) No commingling, bulking, or combining of incompatible hazard classes.
4. LOCAL REUSE AND WASTE DIVERSION PROGRAMS
In an effort to reduce waste disposal costs associated with the Household Hazardous Waste
Program and to facilitate the reuse of collected materials before recycling or other disposition,
Orange County operates several programs parallel with the HHW program.
I. Reuse Program:
Waste other than paint will be deemed reusable after it has been determined to the best of the
ability of facility personnel to be in its original container with the original label fully legible.
Further, the container must be at least half full, free of corrosion or other damage, and be
reasonably considered a household product. Materials targeted for reuse by this program may
include cleaning products, furniture-related products, automobile-related products, stains,
sealers, water-proofers, waxes, solvents such as mineral spirits and turpentine, adhesives,
garden related products, and other products intended for use by homeowners in a household
setting.
II. Release of Liability:
Citizens seeking to receive items from the Reuse Program are advised through signs that the
products available from these programs have been delivered to the program by others, and that
the program cannot be fully aware of the contents of such products. The sign will further inform
citizens that the HHW program cannot certify or guarantee in any way that the products available
from the Reuse Program are as marked, or that the products have not, in fact, been mislabeled,
contaminated, polluted, or are not of a different quality, quantity, or substance than indicated.
Citizens receiving waste other than latex paint from the Reuse Program must complete and sign
a waiver to this effect. A copy of the "Release of Liability When Taking Reusables from
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III. Diversion to Other Local Programs:
When determined to be economically desirable, and where alternative management of certain
accepted wastes exists, wastes received by the HHW collection program at the HHW Collection
Facility may be diverted from the HHW waste stream to other locally operated Orange County
recycling programs. Used motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze, food-based fats and greases, batteries
(both Lead-Acid and Dry-Cell), propane cylinders, electronics, Lights Containing Mercury (LCMs),
and other items classified as Universal Wastes may be funneled into County operated programs
designed to accept and manage these materials.
G. TRANSPORTATION OF WASTE TO TREATMENT, STORAGE, DISPOSAL OF RECYCLING FACILITIES
Contractor personnel will provide transportation of the hazardous wastes collected at the facility.
Hazardous waste shall only be removed from the HHW Collection Facility by a hazardous waste
transporter with an EPA identification number and all applicable DOT hazardous material licenses.
When the transportation and disposal Contractor arrives at the HHW Collection Facility to collect
and transport waste, facility personnel will ensure that all containers are properly packaged,
labeled, documented, and manifested. The waste containers will be loaded onto a contractor
vehicle and transported to a permitted or approved hazardous waste treatment, storage, disposal
or recycling facility for final treatment, recycling, or disposal.
H. TREATMENT, FINAL DISPOSAL, AND RECYCLING OF ACCEPTED WASTES
For all waste other than that waste directed to Local Reuse and Waste Diversion Programs (as
described above), the hazardous waste Contractor will arrange the recycling, treatment, or
disposal of wastes accepted by the HHW Collection Facility. All waste managed by the Contractor
will be directed to licensed, permitted, or otherwise approved hazardous waste treatment,
storage, disposal or recycling facilities for final treatment, recycling or disposal.
Hazardous waste collected at the facility will be recycled whenever economically practical, and
incineration or landfilling will be used as a last resort. In general, the hierarchy of waste
management for waste received at the facility is described below:
1. Reuse or Other Diversion: Material amenable for reuse or diversion to Local Waste Management
Programs shall be transferred to Local Reuse and Waste Diversion Programs.
2. Recycling: Materials amenable for fuel blending shall be separated for BTU recovery. Batteries, latex
paint, mercury, mercury debris, LCMs, propane, propane tanks, empty cylinders, oil filters, and most
empty metal containers shall be recycled either locally or by the hazardous waste contractor through
approved facility.
3. Incineration: Loose-packed and Lab-packed materials that are not recyclable shall be shipped to fully
permitted facilities for treatment by incineration, or other acceptable technologies.
4. Landfilling: Landfilling will be used as a last resort. Only appropriately licensed and permitted landfills
will be used. Materials to be landfilled include, but are not limited to: asbestos and asbestos
contaminated debris, certain non-hazardous materials (i.e, dried latex paint or other water-based
products), acceptable PCB Wastes, lead-contaminated wastes, alkaline batteries that are not recycled by
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I. RECORD-KEEPING AND DOCUMENTATION
Orange County shall keep and maintain all necessary records. Currently the Contractor provides
access to all records through an online portal system.
1. Record-keeping and Documentation
Records maintained by the operator of the facility shall include:
I. Documentation of Wastes Managed at Facility:
Thorough and accurate records will be maintained of all waste collected and managed at the
facility. These records shall include a description of the waste managed, its common name, a
hazardous waste number to ensure the accurate tracking of hazardous materials from the
generator to final disposal sites, and records indicating the final disposition of all hazardous
waste accepted at the facility.
II. Incident Reports:
Summary reports and details of all incidents that require the implementation of the Contingency
Plan shall be maintained.
III. Inspection Records:
Records and results of all facility and equipment inspections performed shall be maintained for a
minimum of three years. All records of State inspections of the facility shall also be maintained.

IV. Documentation of Training:
Records of training received by Orange County employees, including name, date of training, and
topics covered shall be maintained at all times while the employee works for the Department of
Solid Waste Management, and for a period of at least three years from the date the employee
last worked at the facility. Records associated with Contractor employees shall be maintained by
the Contractor.
2. AVAILABILITY OF FACILITY RECORDS
All facility documentation and records shall be furnished upon request and made available at all
reasonable times for inspection by the NC DEQ Division of Waste Management.
3. RETENTION PERIOD FOR RECORDS
Orange County understands that the retention period for all required records may be extended upon
written notice from the Division of Waste Management. In order to ensure that the facility complies with
required retention periods, Orange County shall maintain all waste manifests, shipping papers, waste
tracking reports, and certificates of disposal /destruction, and other records associated with waste
managed at the facility for at least the entire operational life of the facility.
4. ANNUAL REPORTING
An annual report on household hazardous wastes collected, disposed of, and recycled by the HHW
Collection Facility shall be filed with the Division of Waste Management each year.
5. RECORDS AND LABELING FOR WASTE TO BE TRANSPORTED
Before transporting household hazardous waste, the waste shall be packaged, labeled, marked; and
prepared for shipment and transportation per DOT 49 CFR Part 172-180.

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6. CONTAINER LABELING PROCEDURES
Before storing any waste in the HHW Collection Facility, facility personnel shall properly label each
container of waste if the waste is not in its original container. Each container shall be marked with the
required DOT labels, the generator name, the accumulation start date, a profile and or tracking number;
and a written description of the contents.
J. FACILITY CLOSURE
Upon closure of the facility, all wastes and any waste-residues in the containment shall be removed.
Remaining liners, bases, soils, equipment, and structures containing or contaminated with hazardous
wastes or their residues shall be decontaminated or removed. All wastes and or material that is
decontaminated or removed shall be managed appropriately.

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Attachment A – 2013 Permit Approval

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Attachment B – Building Plan and Layout

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Attachment C – Deed

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Attachment D - Waste Rejection Notice
WASTE REJECTION NOTICE
This Orange County Household Hazardous Waste Facility accepts most hazardous wastes generated by
Households.
The following wastes are not accepted at this facility: radioactive waste, infectious waste, explosive
materials, friable asbestos, and Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) wastes as defined in 40 CFR 761, with
the exception of Fluorescent light ballasts and PCB household waste as defined in 40 CFR 761.63.
We have determined that you have presented the following type of waste (check all that apply):
__ Radioactive Waste: meaning any waste containing radioactive materials as defined by North Carolina
in G.8. 104E-5(14).
__ Infectious Waste: including at least the following:
• Microbiological Wastes meaning as cultures, stocks of etiologic agents, specimens from medical,
pathological, pharmaceutical, research, commercial, and industrial laboratories;
• Pathological Wastes meaning and including human tissues, organs, body parts, secretions and
excretions, blood and body fluids that are removed during surgery and autopsies; and the
carcasses and body parts of all animals that were exposed to pathogens in research, were used
in the production of biologicals or in the in vivo testing of pharmaceuticals, or that died of known
or suspected infectious disease;
• Regulated Medical Waste meaning blood and body-fluids in individual containers;
• Pathogens meaning organisms that are capable of producing infection or diseases; and
• Sharps meaning and including needles, syringes, and scalpel blades; and/or any waste
contaminated by any of the above.
__ Explosive Waste Materials: For the sake of acceptability at this facility, shall include ammunition /
unexploded ordnance, propellants (as intended for rockets, guns, etc.), pyrotechnic materials, explosive
or thermic compositions or charge-making materials.
__ Friable Asbestos: includes asbestos containing materials that are easily crumbled or reduced to
powder and are readily made airborne.
__ Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) Waste(s): as defined in 40 CFR 761, with the exception of
Fluorescent light ballasts and PCB household waste as defined in 40 CFR 761.63.
__ Medications: includes all over the counter, prescriptions, and narcotics.
The above indicated waste(s) cannot be accepted at or managed by this facility. Please refer to the
available resource list for guidance on how to find proper disposal for your waste.

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HAZARDOUS WASTE RESOURCE LIST
The following may be resources for more information on managing hazardous wastes not accepted at the Walnut
Grove Church Road Convenience Center Household Hazardous Waste collection Facility:
Orange County Department of Solid Waste Management
Contact: Kristina Witosky
PO Box 17177
Chapel Hill, NC 27516-7177
Telephone: [phone] x 4916
Email: [e-mail]
The North Carolina Department of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance (DPPEA)
DPPEA provides technical and other non-regulatory assistance to reduce the amount of waste released into the air,
water, and on land. DPPEA can assist you by performing waste assessments, providing recycling market referrals
and providing training. Information is confidential and there is no cost for these services.
Website: http://www.p2pays.org .
Telephone: [phone]
The Office of the Small Business Ombudsman operates the Small Business Assistance Program that is designed to
assist small businesses with regulatory requirements and encourage environmental compliance and stewardship.
The Small Business Assistance Program operates a free, confidential environmental assistance hot-line for small
businesses. The telephone number for this service is 888-734-3247.
North Carolina Department of Environment al Quality (NC DEQ) is the regulatory agency responsible for hazardous
wastes within North Carolina
Location: Mailing Address:
217 West Jones Street 1646 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27603 Raleigh, NC 27699-1646
Telephone: [phone]
Website: https://deq.nc.gov
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4
Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303-8960
Telephone: [phone]
General Information web site: http://www.epa.gov or
Small Business Specific Information web site: http://www.epa.gov/smallbusiness
Medical Waste
For guidance in managing medical waste please see the NC Department of Environmental Quality Division of Waste
Management web page: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/waste-management/medical-waste
For assistance with and management of medical waste try calling Stericycle, Inc. in Alamance County at 336-578-
8900.
Some of the Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal (TSD) service providers in our area are:
ECOFLO, Greensboro, NC telephone [phone]; Clean Harbors, Reidsville, NC telephone [phone].
Parts Cleaning Technologies, Charlotte, NC telephone [phone]; Noble Oil Services, Sanford, NC telephone
800-662-5364; Shamrock Environmental, Greensboro, NC telephone [phone]; Heritage Environmental
Services, Charlotte, NC telephone [phone]

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Attachment E - Waste Analysis and Compatibility Plan
WASTE ANALYSIS AND COMPATIBILITY PLAN
Walnut Grove Church Road Waste & Recycling Center Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
The Waste Analysis and Compatibility Plan for the HHW Collection Facility consist of the following
elements:
1. Generator supplied information based on personal knowledge;
2. Visual inspection;
3. Fingerprinting of waste that does not conform to the generator's description;
4. Compatibility Testing;
5. Haztech Chemical Identification testing; and
6. Detailed analyses by a professional laboratory .
Generator Supplied Information
Appropriately trained facility personnel will remove the waste from the vehicles delivering the waste to
the facility. At the time of unloading all materials will be screened for identification and acceptability.
Unacceptable materials will not be removed from vehicles. Generators delivering unacceptable wastes
will be presented with a Waste Rejection Notice.
Generators will be questioned about the type of waste they are delivering. If facility personnel have
concerns about the waste delivered, personnel will ask specific and detailed questions of the generator.
Initial classification of wastes will be performed with the data obtained.
If the identity or compatibility of a waste is in question, the waste shall undergo procedures as
enumerated below. Once a waste is identified, facility personnel ensure that the waste was delivered in
a container type appropriate for the waste based on known compatibilities, and that all waste is
transferred to compatible DOT approved shipping containers, and labeled according to applicable
standards.
Visual Inspections
All wastes received are visually inspected upon receipt for evidence of leaks or damage, to verify the
integrity of the container, and to ensure containers containing wastes are labeled according to the
description provided by the generator. Observations taken during visual inspections will include material
labeling, type of containers, condition of containers, and physical characteristics. Physical characteristics
include color, appearance, texture and viscosity.
Fingerprinting
If a material appears to differ from the description provided by the generator, the container is set aside
from other materials. The waste is then sampled and analyzed for pH, compatibility and water solubility,
as necessary. The pH will be tested using pH paper or pH strips. The compatibility test will only be
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Compatibility Testing
The objectives of Compatibility Testing are to prevent the mixing of incompatible wastes, and to identify
wastes that are better managed if unmixed. Compatibility tests shall be performed in any case where
there is a reason to suspect that the materials being consolidated may not be compatible.
Compatibility Test Steps:
1. Representative samples are taken from the waste in question and the waste to be consolidated
into.
2. Small amounts (1 - 2 ml) of the waste in question are slowly added to the consolidated waste.
3. Careful observations are made to detect any of the following:
• Evolution of gases,
• Generation of heat,
• Precipitation of solids,
• Sudden layering,
• Polymerization,
• Drastic change in pH,
• Coagulation,
• Vigorous churning, and
• Other effects that might indicate that the sequentially added materials have incompatible
constituents.
4. Increasingly larger portions of the waste are added to the consolidated waste until all of the
waste has been added.
5. The resultant mixture is then poured into the consolidation container.
6. Due to the nature of the aerosol can recycle system, compatibility studies for individual aerosol
cans are difficult. The operator of the system will examine the label for identification and
chemical constituents. Examination of the manufacturers' labels and knowledge of chemical
compatibility provides sufficient safeguard against mixing incompatible wastes. Aerosol cans are
virtually tamper-proof and therefore the mixing of unknown chemicals is eliminated. In the case
of unlabeled aerosol containers or aerosol containers where the label is illegible, the waste shall
be sampled and the sample subjected to fingerprinting and Haztech Testing.
Haztech Testing
If a waste cannot be identified using generator knowledge, visual inspection, and fingerprinting, then
field tests will be used to determine the hazard class and DOT classifications. Facility personnel use the
Sensidyne Haztech Chemical Identification Kit for field identification. These tests are loosely based on
the USEPA's Technical Assistance Team's system of chemical identification. Only personnel trained in
the use of the Haztech Kit will perform the tests.
Detailed Analyses
In rare circumstances, detailed laboratory analyses may be required to confidently determine the
appropriate treatment technology for safe disposal. Samples of the waste will be sent to the hazardous
waste contractor's laboratory or a third-party analytical laboratory if such testing is required.

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Attachment F – Release of Liability when Taking Reusables from Household Hazardous Waste Facility
ORANGE COUNTY RELEASE OF LIABILITY WHEN TAKING REUSABLES FROM HHW FACILITY
This release is signed in consideration of receipt by me of used products, or products which I intend to reuse
(collectively referred to as the "Products"), from the Household Hazardous Waste Program established by Orange
Community Recycling (referred to as the "Local Government") and operated by Clean Harbors, Inc. (referred to as
the "Company.")
I hereby hold harmless, release, and forever discharge the Local Government and the Company, as well as their
agents and employees, from all liabilities, claims, demands, suits, damages, penalties, or causes of action arising
out of or relating to the use by me or others of any Products which I received from the Local Government and the
Company and from all claims or demands whatsoever in law or in equity which I, my heirs, executors,
administrators, or assigns can, shall, or may have against the Local Government or the Company by reason of my
receipt of such Products.
I specifically acknowledge that the Local Government and the Company have not inspected such Products and that
the Local Government and the Company have had the Products delivered by others, and am not aware of the
contents of such Products. Further, I specifically understand and acknowledge that the Local Government and the
Company cannot certify or guarantee in any way the Products are as marked, or have not, in fact, been mislabeled,
contaminated, polluted, or are not of a different quality, quantity, or substance than indicated.
I certify that I have examined the Products and have determined that they are the Products that I want to be
provided to me. I also acknowledge that the Local Government and the Company offer no instruction on the
appropriate use of these Products. I also agree to transport, store, treat, process, emit, discharge, dispose, use,
handle, and otherwise manage the Products in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
I understand that I should not use any Product the nature of which I am unsure. I further understand that title to all
of the Products listed below will vest in me upon my signing this release.
I UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING THIS RELEASE I HAVE RELEASED ALL RIGHTS I HAVE AGAINST THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT AND THE COMPANY RELATING TO THE PRODUCTS SUPPLIED TO ME.
I AGREE THAT THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE COMPANY HAVE MADE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR GUARANTEES
AS TO THE QUALITY, NATURE, OR QUANTITY OF THE PRODUCTS.
Description of Products Received:
Product:________________________________________________ Amount:___________________
Product:________________________________________________ Amount:___________________
Product:________________________________________________ Amount:___________________
Product:________________________________________________ Amount:___________________
Name (Printed) Phone
Address
Signature
Date Witness

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Attachment G – Contingency Plan
Contingency Plan for the Orange County
Walnut Grove Convenience Center
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

Responsible Agency: Orange County Department of Solid Waste
P.O. Box 17177
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
[phone]
Facility Address: Orange County Walnut Grove Household Hazardous Waste Facility
3611 Walnut Grove Church Road
Cedar Grove, NC 27278
Emergency Coordinators (listed in the order they should be contacted):
Primary Contact: Allison Lohrenz, Recycling Manager
Work: P.O. Box 17177
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
[phone]
Cell #: [phone]

Secondary Contact: Kristina Witosky, Recycling Programs Supervisor
Work: P.O. Box 17177
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
[phone]
Cell #: [phone]

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Contingency Plan Purpose and Implementation
This plan is designed to minimize hazards to human health and the environment from fires, explosions,
or any unplanned, sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous constituents to air, soil, or surface water.
The provisions of this plan will be carried out immediately whenever there is an emergency at the facility.
Contingency Plan Contents
This plan contains emergency procedures for four types of incidents: spills, fires, explosions and non-
project related disaster (as defined below).
• A spill is an unintentional release of materials in a quantity that is sufficient to cause environmental
or personal harm.
• A fire is the ignition or conflagration of either waste materials or paper and wood trash.
• An explosion is a sudden detonation of waste materials.
• Non-project-related disasters include unlikely events such as tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, or
bomb threats.

Facility Staffing and Emergency Responsibilities
Personnel from the waste transportation and disposal contractor will operate the Orange County Walnut
Grove Center Permanent HHW Collection Facility largely as a standalone operation. In the event of an
emergency, all appropriately trained personnel who are available will participate in the response as
directed by the designated emergency coordinator.
During normal operating hours, the onsite Contractor representative will act as the emergency
coordinator. After hours, the emergency coordinator will be County staff.
Arrangements with Local Authorities
Local government representatives from the responsible agency will make arrangements to familiarize
local authorities will all pertinent aspects of the facility and its operations. In Orange County, primary
emergency authority is assigned to Orange County Emergency Services, with other agencies in
supporting roles. The responsible agency will therefore work with this Emergency Services office to
ensure that all appropriate local authorities are properly prepared.
Contingency Plan Revisions
This contingency plan will be kept at the facility and will also be distributed to local authorities (as
described above). The contingency plan will immediately be revised whenever any of the following
occurs:
1. The plan fails in an emergency.
2. There are significant changes in facility design, construction, operation, or maintenance.
3. The list of emergency contacts is changed.
4. The list of emergency equipment is changed.

Emergency Response Materials and Equipment
A variety of emergency response materials and equipment will be kept at the facility. These materials
could include some or all of the following, as deemed necessary by the contractor’s Project Supervisor
for this facility:

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• spill control equipment (described in a subsequent section);
• decontamination solutions;
• fire extinguishers;
• dry chemical fire suppression system;
• personal protective equipment;
• breathing apparatus;
• emergency eyewash station; and
• first aid kit.

Designation of Emergency Coordinator
At all times, there will be at least one Contractor representative or local government representative
either on the facility premises or on call with the responsibility for coordinating all emergency response
measures. This coordinator will be familiar with all aspects of the facility’s contingency plan, all
operations and activities at the facility, location and characteristics of wastes to be handled, location of
all facility records, and facility layout. In addition, this person will have the authority to commit the
resources needed to implement the contingency plan. The emergency coordinator will coordinate all
emergency responses with the contractor’s Project Supervisor or designee and will supervise the
implementation of emergency procedures described in the following sections of this plan.
Spill Response Equipment and Procedures
Normal spill prevention techniques will be used at the facility, and standard spill control equipment will
be available. This equipment could include some or all of the following:
• bulk absorbents;
• overpack drums;
• absorbent boom or pillows;
• polyethylene liners;
• containers for contaminated absorbent;
• non-sparking tools; and
• decontamination products.

In the event that a release occurs, the following procedures will be used:
1. The individual who notices the spill will alert other personnel by voice;
2. All personnel will stop work and secure their areas of responsibility;
3. The emergency coordinator will direct all participants to a safe area if necessary;
4. The emergency coordinator will identify the character, exact source, amount and real extent of any
released materials. The coordinator will assess the possible hazards to human health and the
environment, considering both direct and indirect. The emergency coordinator will also determine
the proper protective equipment needed and will monitor for leaks, pressure buildup, gas generation,
or ruptures in equipment as appropriate.
5. If the release is serious enough to affect human health or the environment outside of the facility, the
emergency coordinator will immediately contact local authorities and will also notify the National
Response Center or the government official designated as the on-scene coordinator for the area.
6. Personnel will be assigned to control the spill and prevent its spread or other complications. If
necessary, personnel can be assigned to isolate storm drains and sewers. Personnel will don their
protective equipment and take appropriate steps for cleaning up the spill. Any incompatible
materials located near the spill will be removed. A fire watch will be established and the local fire

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department will be notified. Reasonable measures will be taken to ensure that the problem does not
recur or spread to other wastes.
7. If the emergency coordinator determines that outside assistance is needed, then appropriate calls
will be made using the emergency phone list.
8. Once the spill is contained and cleaned up, any response equipment used will be decontaminated,
inspected, and put back in service when returned to an acceptable condition;
9. Immediately after an emergency, the emergency coordinator will provide for treating, storing, or
disposing of recovered waste, contaminated soil or surface water, or any other material that results
from a release, fire, or explosion at the facility.
10. The affected areas of the facility will not be placed in operation again until the responsible agency
listed at the beginning of this plan has notified the appropriate authorities that the facility is once
again functional; and
11. The responsible agency will make a report of the incident in the operating record and will also notify
the NC DEQ’s Division of Solid Waste Management within 24 hours. A written report will be filed with
the Division within 15 days, and it should include all the information in item 5 above, plus the
estimated quantity and disposition of recovered material from the incident.
This report will include: name and telephone number of the reporter, name, address, and telephone
number of the responsible agency; name, address, and telephone number of the facility; date and time
of the incident; type of incident; name and quantities of materials involved; extent of injuries; and
possible hazards to human health and the environment.
Fire/Explosion Response Procedures
Emergency procedures to be used in the event of a fire or explosion are as follows:
1. The individual who notices the fire or explosion will alert other personnel by voice;
2. All personnel will stop work and secure their areas of responsibility;
3. The emergency coordinator will alert the local fire department and will move public participants to a
secure location;
4. Personnel will be assigned to contain and halt the fire unless an explosion is possible (in which case
the emergency coordinator will call for evacuation). If the fire is chemical in nature or spreads to the
chemical waste, personnel will don positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Personnel
will fight the fire using fire extinguishers and/or soil and absorbents. Water will generally not be
used if the fire is due to the ignition of a flammable liquid;
5. If the fire goes beyond the incipient stage and cannot be controlled with extinguishers, the
emergency coordinator will notify appropriate authorities and prepare to evacuate the work area.
Personnel will assist local responders when necessary. Such assistance may include: helping to
evacuate local residents; blocking off storm drains and berming water sources; removing all
unnecessary personnel and vehicles from the area; and removing waste material if possible;
6. If the fire or explosion is serious enough to affect human health or the environment outside of the
facility, the emergency coordinator will immediately contact local authorities and will also notify the
government official designated as the on-scene coordinator for the area.
7. Once the fire has been extinguished, cleanup of the area will commence. During cleanup activities,
the emergency coordinator will monitor for leaks, pressure buildup, gas generation, or ruptures in
equipment as appropriate. If the fire was chemical in origin or spread to the waste area, all
potentially contaminated cleanup materials will be disposed of as waste; and
8. Further response to a fire will proceed according to steps 8 through 11 described under the
preceding spill response section of this contingency plan.
This report will include: name and telephone number of the reporter, name, address, and telephone
number of the responsible agency; name, address, and telephone number of the facility; date and time
of the incident; type of incident; name and quantities of materials involved; extent of injuries; and
possible hazards to human health and the environment;

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Procedures for Non-Project Related Disasters
In the unlikely event of disasters such as floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, and bomb threats, the
following procedures will be used:
1. The individual who notices the situation will alert other personnel by voice;
2. All personnel will stop work and secure their areas of responsibility;
3. The emergency coordinator will alert the appropriate authorities and move personnel to a secure
location. The affected area will be secured to prevent access; and
4. If necessary, further procedures will be determined and implemented as appropriate given the
specific nature of the emergency.

Evacuation Plans
Whenever there is an emergency incident at the facility, the emergency coordinator will decide if
evacuation is necessary. In making this decision, the emergency coordinator will consider various
factors, including the following:
• potential for the fire and/or explosion to intensify or spread;
• potential for release of toxic fumes; and
• quantity of released material.

If evacuation of the facility is necessary, personnel will be immediately notified by voice. The following
procedures will then be implemented:

1. All personnel will leave the facility as quickly as possible through the nearest exit and proceed
directly to a designated assembly area at a safe distance from the facility. All site personnel will be
accounted for. If any personnel are missing, attempts to find them will not involve endangering the
lives of others. No personnel or vehicles will be allowed to reenter the facility unless specifically
authorized by the emergency coordinator. Normally, the only persons allowed to reenter will be
emergency response personnel.
2. After the emergency is over, reentry will not be allowed until the emergency coordinator has
determined that the facility is safe and has given appropriate notification to personnel.

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Attachment H – Hospital Directions

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Attachment I – Site Specific Health & Safety Plan
A. Introduction
This Health and Safety Plan is designed to establish policies and procedures for protecting the
health and safety of Clean Harbors Environmental Services (CHES) employees contracted to
perform a variety of tasks associated with chemical and hazardous waste management activities
at:
Orange County HHW Site
3611 Walnut Grove Church Road
Cedar Grove, NC 27278
CHES employees will report to this location and perform assigned tasks as outlined in the
Operations Manual and Health and Safety Plan. All on-site personnel are required to review and
comply with this Health and Safety Plan. It is the responsibility of the RCC / InSite Chemist to
ensure this plan is implemented.
B. Site Description
The Orange County HHW site is a permanent HHW collection’s site. The site has 3 areas Non-
hazardous liquid (Anti-freeze, Oil, etc) collections, Waste (Hazardous / Non-hazardous) Collection /
Bulking area, and InSite office building. Clean Harbors staff is responsible for segregation, packing,
bulking and loading of all waste collected at the site.
C. Hazard Communication Administrator
The InSite Chemist fulfills the role of the site-specific administrator for the Hazard
Communication Program.
Chemical Inventory
Below is a Chemical Inventory List of chemicals used and stored at this site. This list should only
contain chemicals used by the CHES employees (such as Vermiculite, Mineral Oil, etc.) and
should not include waste that is handled. If the customer provides any materials for InSite
employee usage, include those materials in your inventory. Storage location for each chemical is
provided.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• All MSDS’s for chemicals and products utilized in conjunction with and stored within the
InSite operation at the Orange County HHW site can be found within the Site Specific
Operation binder located in the office.

Obtaining MSDS’s & adding Chemicals to Inventory
When new chemicals are acquired or an MSDS is needed for an existing chemical, the InSite
Chemist may be contacted to obtain the necessary MSDS’s. If assistance is required, contact the
designated H&S Manager. Any new chemicals introduced into the work area must be approved
by the RCC or H&S Manager prior to receiving on site. Chemical will then be added to the
Chemical Inventory List and employees trained on all of the chemical information provided on the
MSDS.

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D. Written Program
The Hazard Communication Standard is located in TSC H&S Binder located in Reidsville, NC.

CHEMICAL NAME

TASK USED FOR
QUANTITY OF
CHEMICAL

STORAGE LOCATION
Vermiculite InSite Operations 200 lbs Waste building

E. Medical Surveillance
Each CHES employee whose work entails potential exposure to hazardous materials or environments
must take part in a comprehensive Medical Surveillance Program, as required by 29 CFR
1910.120(f) and will complete a medical screening and surveillance examination.
CHES employees required to participate in a Respiratory Protection Program will receive medical
clearance and fit testing prior to being issued respiratory protection equipment.
F. Written Program
The Medical Surveillance Standard is located in TSC H&S Binder located in Reidsville, NC.
G. Training
All InSite employees will receive regulatory training as required OSHA, RCRA, DOT, Corporate, and
Site Specific training, etc.
H. Written Program
The Clean Harbors Health and Safety Training Standard is located in TSC H&S Binder located in
Reidsville, NC.
I. Hazard Identification/Job Hazard Analysis
CHES employees will perform a number of job tasks while working on site. The following is the list of
JHA’s of tasks to be performed onsite. The JHA’s can be found in Appendix D.
a. OCHHW - 01 Bulking of Hazardous / Non-Hazardous Waste Liquids
b. OCHHW - 02 Bulking of Hazardous / Non-Hazardous Waste Solids
c. OCHHW - 03 Lab-Packing Closed Containers
d. OCHHW - 04 Loading Supplies / Waste
e. OCHHW - 05 Manual Drum / Container Handling
f. OCHHW - 06 Operation of Hand Tools
g. OCHHW – 07 Vermiculite Handling

In addition, for each task performed at the site, a Job Hazard Assessment (JHA) will be developed to
identify, communicate and minimize the risk of employee exposure to toxic materials and physical

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hazards on site.
J. Personal Protective Equipment
JHAs will be completed and maintained on site as identified by job tasks (as listed above).
Employees will be provided with the designated PPE and trained on its proper use. JHAs will be
documented and maintained in Appendix D.
K. Written Program
The Clean Harbors Personal Protective Equipment Standard is located in TSC H&S Binder located in
Reidsville, NC.
L. Respiratory Protection
M. Site Program Administrator
The RCC fulfills the role of the site-specific administrator for the Respiratory Protection Program and
is assisted by the assigned Health and Safety Manager.
N. Job Tasks Requiring Respiratory Protection
A list of job tasks which require respiratory protection is as follows:
• Bulking Hazardous / Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste
Chemical Cartridge Change-Out Schedule is found in Respiratory Protection Guidelines
O. Written Program
The Clean Harbors Respiratory Protection Standard is located in TSC H&S Binder located in
Reidsville, NC.
P. Hearing Conservation
Q. Job Tasks Requiring Hearing Protection
Job tasks or areas which have been assessed and designated to be included in a Hearing
Conservation Program will be identified in the JHAs.
R. Facility Areas Requiring Hearing Protection
• There no areas at the Orange County HHW site that require hearing protection
S. Location/Storage Area of Hearing Protection
CHES employees can obtain the earplugs from the RCC located at the Reidsville facility or in office
building located on site.
T. Written Program
The Clean Harbors Hearing Conservation Standard is located in TSC H&S Binder located in
Reidsville, NC.
U. Blood borne Pathogen
CHES personnel who may potentially be exposed to bloodborne pathogens (BBP) or other potentially
infectious materials (OPIM) are subject to this program and are required to participate in training of
these program specific requirements. Hepatitis B vaccinations are required for employees handling
OPIM’s or BBP materials.

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V. Employees with Possible Exposure to Potentially Infectious Materials
Employee name Vaccinated
Krystal McCain Yes
W. Written Program
The Clean Harbors Bio-Haz Infectious Substances Bloodborne Path Exposure Control Standard located in
TSC H&S binder located in Reidsville, NC.

X. Confined Space Entry
On-Site Confined Space Information
Clean Harbors personnel does not work or perform any task associated with confined space entries
at this InSite location.
Y. For InSite Site Activities that include CSE’s please provide the following information.
Z. Not Applicable at the Orange County HHW Location
AA. Written Program
The Clean Harbors Confined Space Entry Standard is located in TSC H&S Binder located in Reidsville,
NC.
Lockout / Tagout
Clean Harbor’s personnel at this location do not perform any Lockout / Tagout procedures.
BB. Authorized Personnel
List your authorized employees for Lockout/Tagout of hazardous energy sources.
Employee name
NA
CC. Multiple Energy Equipment Lockout Locations
NA
DD. Written Program
The Clean Harbors Lockout/Tagout Standard is located in in TSC H&S Binder located in Reidsville,
NC.
EE. Decontamination Procedures
CHES provides PPE to protect its employees against accidental contact with hazardous
contaminants. However, there may be situations where employees become exposed to various
hazardous contaminants and require decontamination.

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The RCC / InSite Chemist fulfills the role of the administrator for the site-specific Decontamination
Program
Site Specific Decontamination Procedures
Any contaminated items (tyvek, gloves) will be placed in a suitable waste container, properly labeled
and disposed of according to site requirements. Employees shall wear CHES supplied work
uniforms. These uniforms shall be laundered through Cintas in order to prevent the spread of
contamination. In the event where an employee is contaminated, the safety shower is located in the
Waste Collection / Bulking area.
Written Program
The Clean Harbors Decontamination Standard is located in TSC H&S Binder located in Reidsville, NC.
FF. Incident Reporting Procedures
CHES is fully committed to protecting employees from any work-related injury or illness. As such,
Clean Harbors instructs all employees to IMMEDIATELY report all types of incidents which occur,
including a “near miss” incident.
CHES employees at the Orange County HHW location will report all incidents to their Supervisor
immediately (within 15 minutes). Additionally, InSite PM will notify customer of incident.
Written Program
The Clean Harbors Incident Reporting and Investigation Standard is located in TSC H&S Binder
located in Reidsville, NC.
GG. Emergency Response & Contact Information

ONSITE PERSONNEL

NAME OFFICE MOBILE
Krystal McCain NA 336-514-2940

ORANGE COUNTY OPERATION STAFF

Kristina Witosky 919-968-2788 919-612-0103
Allison Lohrenz

919-918-4907 919-215-1522

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CLEAN HARBORS REGIONAL SUPPORT

Todd Sheaffer 336-361-6158 540-529-5307
RCC
Ben McWhorter 770-206-0028
Jamie Cox 336-361-6115 336-432-3395
Jerry Forgey 770-270-6568 770-480-4078

All Site employees will be required to adhere to the Site Contingency Plan.
All employees must be trained on the site Contingency Plan. Training is given annually by Orange
County staff or designee.
Briefly outline the locations of the rally points and how an employee headcount is conducted
including who is responsible.
• Each building on campus has designated meeting points in the event of an emergency.
InSite Services employees will use meeting point 15A or notify the Program Manager of their
status in such an event.
Spill Clean-ups and containments shall be handled in accordance with the procedures outlined
within the Site Specific Spill Plan.
Written Program
A copy of the Orange County Site Contingency Plan is located in the CHES InSite office.
The plan contains outlined response procedures and requirements as well as site maps and
evacuation routes. The Orange County Site Contingency Plan is located in Appendix I.
The following CHES Personnel have current training/certification in First Aid/CPR or Emergency
Responder at this site.
Name First Aid/CPR Emergency Responder
Krstyal McCain NA NA
HH. Drum Handling
The Clean Harbors Drum / Container Handling Guidelines must be followed when handling drums
and containers during hazardous waste site operations and emergency responses.

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Written Program
The Clean Harbors Drum and Container Handling Standard is located in TSC H&S Binder located in
Reidsville, NC.
II. Bonding/Grounding (Bulking of Hazardous / Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste
The bonding and grounding guidelines apply wherever transfers of flammable and combustible
liquids occur. Static is generated when liquids move in contact with other materials. This can occur
during mixing, pouring, pumping, filtering, piping and agitating operations. Under certain conditions,
particularly with hydrocarbon fuel liquids, static charges may accumulate in or on the surface of the
liquid. If the accumulation is sufficient and conditions are right, a static spark may occur. The
discharge of static may be of sufficient energy to act as an ignition source for
flammable/combustible vapor-air mixtures. Grounding and bonding of the transfer system helps to
control the accumulation of static electricity and provide a path to dissipate the electrical energy.
Prior to any flammable or combustible liquid transfer, a system must be established to effectively
dissipate any static electricity that develops during the transfer. Grounding and bonding provides this
system. All materials with a flash point of less than 140°F must be grounded and bonded before
transfer can occur. All Bonding and Grounding cables will be inspected and documented on monthly
basis. InSite PM will keep documented inspection in the InSite office
Written Program
The Clean Harbors Bonding & Grounding Standard is located in TSC H&S Binder located in Reidsville,
NC.
JJ. Heat Stress
Work in hot environments can cause several types of heat stress illnesses. Physical work combined
with environmental factors such as ambient air temperature, radiant heat from work area surfaces,
humidity and chemical protective clothing can burden the body's heat regulatory system. Heat stress
illness can occur when this system gets overloaded. This program establishes guidelines for heat
stress prevention, detection and first aid.

Written Program
The Clean Harbors Heat Stress Standard is located in TSC H&S Binder located in Reidsville, NC.
KK. Ergonomics
The ergonomic guidelines are established to aid CHES personnel in the recognition of at-risk
situations and the prevention of repetitive strain injuries (RSIs). A repetitive strain injury is an injury
or disorder of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, nerves, blood vessels or related soft tissue
including a sprain, strain, and inflammation that may be caused or aggravated by work. RSIs are not
typically the result of any instantaneous or acute event, such as a slip or fall, but reflect a more
gradual or chronic development.
Written Program

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The Clean Harbors Ergonomic Program Standard is located in TSC H&S Binder located in Reidsville,
NC.
LL. New Employee Orientation

Clean Harbors is committed to a standard of excellence as an environmental, health and safety
leader and affirms to its employees, customers, shareholders and the public that it will always
conduct its business activities in a manner which is protective of human health and the environment.
The purpose of the Short Service Employee Program (“SSEP”) is to ensure all new employees with
less than six months service have their initial job training and safety orientation, are easily identified
by a visual means (e.g., badge), and are assigned a mentor to welcome and acclimate them to the
workplace.

Our new employee orientation program will serve as the initial orientation into the SSEP. Before any
new employee enters the workforce they are required to go through our new employee orientation
program. At this time they will be informed of the SSEP policies and requirements for adhering to the
program.

When successfully completed, the new employee will understand that no job is so important or
urgent that it cannot be done safely. He/she will know that when they recognize any unsafe or
environmentally risky conditions or work practices, they are expected to correct them if possible,
immediately, or if unable to do so, to report the need to do so to their supervisor. A thorough
orientation helps to 1) Make the new employee aware of the Health and Safety and Environmental
hazards of the job, and the preventive and defensive measures developed to meet these risks, thus
helping to reduce injuries and off-standard incidents; and 2) Promote an awareness

Site Specific Procedures
Prior to working at the Orange County HHW Site, the candidate must complete new employee
orientation and review JHAs, H&S Plan and SOPs.
Written Program
The Clean Harbors New Employee Orientation Program is located in TSC H&S Binder located in
Reidsville, NC.

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should plan your route accordingly. You must obey all signs or notices regarding your route.
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
Duke University Hospital