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HomeMy WebLinkAbout68-05_OrangeCO_HHW_WALNUT_MODIFICATON_FID1390502_20200227 OPERATION MANUAL ORANGE COUNTY PERMANENT HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION FACILITY AT WALNUT GROVE CHURCH ROAD CONVENIENCE CENTER 68-05-HHW-2013 JULY 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS A. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................1 1.General .................................................................................................................................................1 2.Site ........................................................................................................................................................1 3.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: .............................................................................................4 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 ..........................................4 1.Acceptable Wastes ..............................................................................................................................4 2.Waste storage, containers, and containment systems .....................................................................5 IV. Accumulation Time..............................................................................................................................5 V. Storage Building Specifications .........................................................................................................6 VII. Storage Containers and Containment Management ........................................................................6 VIII. Secondary Containment System ........................................................................................................7 E. COMMUNICATIONS, PREPAREDNESS, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES .......................7 1.Communications ..................................................................................................................................7 2.Preparedness and Prevention ............................................................................................................8 I. Fire Prevention and Control Systems:................................................................................................8 II. Operational and Emergency Equipment: ...........................................................................................8 III. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE): ..............................................................................................8 3.Emergency Procedures........................................................................................................................8 I. Emergency Response Coordinator: ....................................................................................................8 II. Emergency or Imminent Threat of Emergency: .................................................................................8 III. Notification of Cleanup before Resumption of Operations: .............................................................9 IV. Record of Incident: ..............................................................................................................................9 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: ............................................................................................................................. 10 2.Waste Identification and Acceptance .............................................................................................. 11 I. Waste Identification: ........................................................................................................................ 11 II. Unknown Waste: .............................................................................................................................. 11 III. Abandoned Wastes: ......................................................................................................................... 11 IV. Unacceptable Wastes: ..................................................................................................................... 11 3.MANAGEMENT OF WASTE ................................................................................................................ 12 I. Waste Segregation and Packaging of Wastes:............................................................................... 12 II. Bulking, Blending and Lab Packing of Wastes: .............................................................................. 13 III. Special Requirements for Ignitable, Reactive Waste, and Incompatible Wastes: ....................... 13 4.LOCAL REUSE AND WASTE DIVERSION PROGRAMS ...................................................................... 15 I. Reuse Program: ................................................................................................................................ 15 II. Release of Liability: .......................................................................................................................... 15 III. Diversion to Other Local Programs: ................................................................................................ 15 G. TRANSPORTATION OF WASTE TO TREATMENT, STORAGE, DISPOSAL OF RECYCLING FACILITIES ..... 15 H. TREATMENT, FINAL DISPOSAL, AND RECYCLING OF ACCEPTED WASTES ........................................... 16 I. RECORD-KEEPING AND DOCUMENTATION ............................................................................................ 16 1.Record-keeping and Documentation ............................................................................................... 16 I. Documentation of Wastes Managed at Facility: ............................................................................ 16 II. Incident Reports: .............................................................................................................................. 16 III. Inspection Records: ......................................................................................................................... 17 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 ............................................................................................. 17 J. FACILITY CLOSURE ................................................................................................................................... 17 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 Emergencies……………..………………………………………………………………. 29 …………… Attachment G Cont. Emergency Contact List …………………………………………………..……………………30 &40 Attachment H Hospital Directions…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34 Attachment I Site Specific Health & Safety Plan…………………………………………………………………………….. 36 ……………Attachment J Site Plan Drawing……………………………………………………………………………………………………..44 ……………Attachment K Pictures……………….….……………………………………………………………………………………………….45 ……………Attachment L Near by Surface Waters……………………………………………………………………………………….46 Walnut Grove Church Road Page 1 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019February 2020 Operations Manual WALNUT GROVE CHURCH ROAD OPERATIONAL PLAN A. INTRODUCTION 1. General This plan covers the normal operating procedures for the 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, Hillsborough, 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 19 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. (See site drawing on Attachment B page 44) 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 and opens at 8 am the first Friday of each month. If there is a need to adjust these hours to better match user demand, NC DEQ Division of Solid Waste Management will be notified 30 days prior 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 Tradebe Inc., who has the transport, packaging and supervision duties of the facility. The County provides properly trained individuals to staff the facility with supervision provided by Tradebe. Orange County personnel are responsible for the identification, collection, and placement of waste into appropriate areas for temporary storage. The Contractor is responsible for packing, transporting, and disposal/recycling of the collected HHW. If staffing changes are made, NC DEQ Division of Solid Waste Management will be notified in writing. 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 groundwater and waterways. 6. Eligible Users The HHW Collection Facility at the Walnut Grove Center will only accept HHW from residents of Orange County. and pursuant to an interlocal agreement; from residents of Wake, Chatham and Durham Counties. Formatted: Highlight Formatted: Highlight Commented [BW1]: OC SWM has determined that accepting HHW from residents from outside of Orange County is cost prohibitive for the residents of Orange County. Also, Wake, Chatham and Durham all have their own active HHW programs. Formatted: Highlight Formatted: Highlight Walnut Grove Church Road Page 2 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019February 2020 Operations Manual 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 HHW Contractor. The Contractor personnel will perform duties as outlined in the Contract, while Orange County personnel will perform duties as outlined in the Contract and RFP 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 are trained to the appropriate level. The HHW Contractor is responsible for providing appropriate levels of training to Contractor employees and Orange County employees per the Contract and RFP. In the remainder of this manual, personnel from the HHW 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 staffed by Orange County employees that have been trained to 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 to assist 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. Site Supervisor: The Site Supervisor is an employee of the HHW Contractor. This employee has responsibility for supervising and assisting Orange County employees with on-site operations including 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 Site Supervisor shall assist with ensuring that the provisions of the Contingency Plan are implemented immediately as needed. Disposal Manager: The Disposal Manager or designee is an employee of the Orange County Solid Waste Department. This individual is responsible for inspections and regulatory compliance. He/she ensures that the facility in operation is in compliance with DEQ regulations and conducts periodic facility inspections. Also, this employee ensures that all applicable permits are valid, assists in the coordination of the Contingency Plan elements and their implementation as necessary. Field Chemists and Technicians: Field Chemists and Technicians are employees of the HHW Contractor. These individuals are responsible for creating all shipping papers, waste shipment scheduling, assist with bulking, and packaging wastes. Site Attendants: The primary Site Attendants are employees of OCSWM. These employees will staff the collection facility during times that the facility is open to receive waste. The Site attendants will have access to a Site Supervisor with Tradebe that will be on site up to 20 hours per week and accessible by phone at all other times. Formatted: Normal Walnut Grove Church Road Page 3 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019February 2020 Operations Manual Orange County Operations Manager: The Orange County Operations Manager is an Orange County employee. This individual, with the assistance of the Site Supervisor and the Disposal Manager, will coordinate and oversee the physical facility and all facility operations, including the performance of the HHW Contractor(s). This individual is responsible for all aspects of the Facility Operational Manual and Contingency Plan, 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. Tradebe will provide a Site Supervisor for a total of 20 hours per week (between two HHW facilities). Tradebe’s Site Supervisor will handle the creation of all shipping papers, waste shipment scheduling, and conduct inspections of the site, provide reporting, and order and stock packaging supplies for each location. Tradebe’s Site Supervisor will conduct weekly inspections of the Walnut Grove site. Pickups are anticipated to be every other Thursday at the Walnut Grove site. A Field Chemist with a Straight Truck will arrive on shipping days and assist with bulking and packaging of waste as well as the labeling and loading of containers. The Site Supervisor will also act as a resource for any questions regarding segregation of materials, proper handling, and storage of materials. Offloading of vehicles, packaging of waste based on Tradebe’s packaging guidelines, placement into the storage locations and consolidation or drying of latex paint will be conducted by Orange County Staff. Tradebe’s staff will package higher hazardous materials such as oxidizers and reactive materials. 3. Training Plan and Qualifications of Trainers I. Training Program General Description: As discussed earlier, Orange County personnel provide the initial waste handling at the facility. The HHW Contractor, per the Contract and RFP are responsible for providing appropriate levels of training to OCSWM employees working at the HHW Collection Facility. The Site Manager has a minimum of 40 hours of classroom training as outlined in the 29 CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER standards. All other onsite personnel working with the HHW program have the minimum 40 hours of classroom HAZWOPER training. 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) Communications systems and alarm systems; 2) Response to fires or explosions; Walnut Grove Church Road Page 4 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019February 2020 Operations Manual 3) Response to spills or leaks; and 4) 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) Direct experience in handling of hazardous wastes; 2) Certification as an environmental trainer; and The Trainer(s) shall be responsible for instruction on hazardous waste management procedures. ACCESS CONTROL AND SECURITY The HHW Collection Facility is located on the property of the Walnut Grove Waste and Recycling Center. The Center is surrounded by a seven foot high chain link fence. 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 program operational hours and when customers are present. 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 at the HHW Collection Facility as needed. A sign with the facility's days and hours of operation is clearly posted at the facility entrance. C.B. 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 as well as Wake, Chatham and Durham Counties. 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. Walnut Grove Church Road Page 5 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019February 2020 Operations Manual 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 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 non-acceptance and providing names of people to contact for further information concerning options for 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 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. Walnut Grove Church Road Page 6 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019February 2020 Operations Manual 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 material 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 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. The location of the HHW collection facility relative to other operational areas is shown on the enclosed Site Plan; see Attachment J on Page 45. 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 HHW Collection Facility building will be weatherproof; and has a dry fire suppression system. Each compartment within the structure has a floor system that has grating that is opened to a leak proof spill design. The electrical system is designed and installed to be intrinsically safe. . VI. Storage Containers and Containment Management Appropriate containers fitting DOT specifications are 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 Walnut Grove Church Road Page 7 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019February 2020 Operations Manual 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 necessary to add or remove waste. Caution will be taken in the movement of all containers to prevent them from being tipped over or punctured. Furthermore, the containers will not be opened, handled, or stored in a manner that may rupture them or cause them to leak. On site spill kits are available and accessible to attendants at all times. The attendant will use decontamination procedures if necessary. This may involve calling for assistance as outlined in Attachment G page 30. See picture of spill kits on page 46. VII. Secondary Containment System Each storage area at the collection facility has 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 is 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. Containment is possible for up to three days should an incident occur over the weekend or a holiday. D.C. COMMUNICATIONS, PREPAREDNESS, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 1. Communications Facility personnel 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. A complete emergency contact listing is shown on Attachment G page 30. Walnut Grove Church Road Page 8 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019February 2020 Operations Manual 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 structure to ensure adequate volume and delivery of fire suppressant. There is no smoking allowed at the HHW site with the appropriate signage present. No open flames, non-explosive/non-spark electrical devices allowed. II. Operational and Emergency Equipment: The HHW Collection Facility contains the necessary equipment for protecting facility personnel, protecting program participants, and to implement the Contingency Plan. As mentioned above, the facility is equipped with appropriate communications and fire prevention and control equipment. Other equipment at the facility includes emergency eye-wash stations, portable emergency shower, and 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. 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 HHW Site Attendant shall coordinate the emergency response, including immediate contact to the Contractors Site Supervisor. 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: (See Attachment L page 46 for site map showing close range of surface water bodies) Walnut Grove Church Road Page 9 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019February 2020 Operations Manual 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 Solid Waste Management Department shall notify the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) Solid Waste Section; the Division of Waste Management within 24 hours of the incident. This is to be followed by a written notice within 15 days. The facility may not resume operations until notifying the SWS Environmental Specialist in the Winston-Salem Regional Office, the Orange County’s Emergency Management Department or the County Sheriff’s office that the facility is ready for post-incidence inspection and resumption of operations. 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; Walnut Grove Church Road Page 10 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019February 2020 Operations Manual 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 at least monthly. 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 by the Disposal Manager. 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. E.D. 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, Durham, Chatham or Wake Counties. 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. Walnut Grove Church Road Page 11 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019February 2020 Operations Manual 2. Waste Identification and Acceptance I. Waste Identification: As wastes are received, Orange County personnel (or Contractor 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 Orange County personnel (or Contractor personnel) perform initial segregation. Orange County personnel (or Contractor 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: 1) material labeling, 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. Walnut Grove Church Road Page 12 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019February 2020 Operations Manual 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 adverse effects on human health and the environment. 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 collection day. Walnut Grove Church Road Page 13 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019February 2020 Operations Manual 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 analysis has been performed to appropriately identify the waste to be bulked or blended. The 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 Walnut Grove Church Road Page 14 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019February 2020 Operations Manual 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 Operations 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 reconditioned by a licensed manufacturer (and labeled as such); 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. Walnut Grove Church Road Page 15 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019February 2020 Operations Manual 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 including 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 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 from the Reuse Program must complete and sign a waiver to this effect. A copy of the "Release of Liability When Taking Reusable from Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center" is attached in Attachment F on Page 28. 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. F.E. 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. The NC HHW Facility identification Number NCPH0681302 shall be used to ship all collected waste to an off-site TSDF. Walnut Grove Church Road Page 16 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019February 2020 Operations Manual G.F. 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 the local dry-cell battery program, and other materials that cannot be managed through incineration. H.G. 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 County 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. Specifically, a copy of an approved application, current/valid permit to operate and the HHW facility drawings should be included in the document held by the County. II. Incident Reports: Summary reports and details of all incidents that require the implementation of the Contingency Plan shall be maintained. Walnut Grove Church Road Page 17 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019February 2020 Operations Manual 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. 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. I.H. FACILITY CLOSURE Upon a decision by Orange County to permanently close the facility; thirty (30) calendar days prior to the planned facility closure, Orange County Solid Waste Management Department shall notify the SWS of DEQ of intent to close in writing. The schedule of completing waste removal, decontamination/cleanup and final inspection will be included in the written notification. Walnut Grove Church Road Page 19 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual Attachment A – 2013 Permit Approval Walnut Grove Church Road Page 20 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual Attachment B – Building Plan and Layout Walnut Grove Church Road Page 21 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual Attachment C – Deed Walnut Grove Church Road Page 22 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual Walnut Grove Church Road Page 23 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual Walnut Grove Church Road Page 24 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual 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 applies): __ 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 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. Walnut Grove Church Road Page 25 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual 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: 919-968-2788 x 4916 Email: kwitosky@orangecountync.gov 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: 877-623-6748 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: 919-707-8200 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: 919-733-4984 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 800/999-6510; Tradebe, Durham, NC telephone 717-414-6846. Parts Cleaning Technologies, Charlotte, NC telephone 704/372-9280; Noble Oil Services, Sanford, NC telephone 800- 662-5364; Shamrock Environmental, Greensboro, NC telephone 800-881-1098; Heritage Environmental Services, Charlotte, NC telephone 704/391-4500 Walnut Grove Church Road Page 26 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual 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. Detailed analyses by a professional laboratory. Generator Supplied Information 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 performed if deemed necessary and if the waste is to be consolidated at the HHW collection site. 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. Walnut Grove Church Road Page 27 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual 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 subject to disposal guidelines based on safety. 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. Walnut Grove Church Road Page 28 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual Attachment F – Release of Liability when Taking Reusable 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 Orange County (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 Walnut Grove Church Road Page 29 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual ATTACHMENT G Contingency Plan for Emergencies for Orange County Walnut Grove Convenience Center Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility 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 Orange County will operate the Orange County Walnut Grove Center Permanent HHW Collection Facility largely as a standalone operation with supervision by the Contractor. 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. (See page 30, Attachment G) During normal operating hours, if the Contractor site supervisor is on site, the Contractor employee will act as the emergency coordinator. After hours, when the Contractor personnel is not on site, 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. Walnut Grove Church Road Page 30 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual Attachment G Contingency Plan List of Emergency Contacts Walnut Grove Convenience Center Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Responsible Agency: Orange County Department of Solid Waste Management Department P.O. Box 17177 Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (919) 968-2788 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): County Emergency Management: Kirby Saunders 919-245-6100 EXT 6135 County Sheriff Office (24hours): 911 Primary Contacts: Kristina Witosky, Disposal Manager Work: P.O. Box 17177 Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (919) 918-4916 Cell #: (919) 612-0103 Aryn Santrock, Site Supervisor Tradebe, Inc. Work: 5010 Denfield Street Durham, NC 27704 Cell #: (717)414-6846 Secondary Contact: Bruce Woody, Assistant Director Work: P.O. Box 17177 Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (919) 918-4916 Cell #: (919)612-0103 Walnut Grove Church Road Page 31 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual 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 Site Supervisor for this facility: • 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 has 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. Response Procedures for Hurricane or Related Storm Event In the event of a major storm that is forecasted in advance, (i.e. hurricanes etc.) arrangements to move all Household Hazardous waste to the authorized TSDF will be made by calling and arranging transportation with the vendor (see pages 39-40) in advance as reasonably possible with vetted notice from NOAA or local news stations that impending whether is going to hit the HHW and surrounding areas. Walnut Grove Church Road Page 32 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual 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; • over pack 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 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. Walnut Grove Church Road Page 33 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual 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 berm 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; 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. Walnut Grove Church Road Page 34 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual 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. Walnut Grove Church Road Page 35 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual Attachment H – Hospital Directions Walnut Grove Church Road Page 36 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual 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 Orange County and Tradebe Environmental Services 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 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Staff working at Walnut Grove HHW will report to this location and perform assigned tasks as outlined in the Operations Manual and Health and Safety Plan. All personnel are required to review and comply with this Health and Safety Plan. B. Site Description The Orange County HHW site is a permanent HHW collection site. The site has 3 areas Non- hazardous liquid (Anti-freeze, Oil, etc.) collections, Waste (Hazardous / Non-hazardous) Collection / Bulking area, and on site office building. Attending staff are responsible for segregation, packing, bulking and loading of all waste collected at the site. C. Hazard Communication Administrator The Contractors’ Chemist fulfills the role of 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 attendants (such as Vermiculite, Mineral Oil, etc.) and should not include waste that is handled. If the customer provides any materials for 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 Contractor’s Chemist may be contacted to obtain the necessary MSDS’s. If assistance is required, contact the Contractor’s Site Supervisor. Any new chemicals introduced into the work area must be approved by the Operations 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. Walnut Grove Church Road Page 37 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual D. Written Program The Hazard Communication Standard is located in located on file. CHEMICAL NAME TASK USED FOR QUANTITY OF CHEMICAL STORAGE LOCATION Vermiculite Operations 200 lbs. Waste building E. Medical Surveillance Each Tradebe 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. If Tradebe employees are required to participate in a Respiratory Protection Program, they will receive medical clearance and fit testing prior to being issued respiratory protection equipment. F. Written Program The Medical Surveillance Standard is located on file. G. Training All attendants will receive regulatory training as required and Site Specific training, etc. H. Written Program The Tradebe Health and Safety Training Standard is on file. I. Hazard Identification/Job Hazard Analysis Tradebe 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 Attachment D. Task Milestone Date 1. Collect HHW per RFP Weekly and as Needed 2. Collect Used Antifreeze Per RFP 3. Collect Used Motor Oil Per RFP 4. Collect Waste Antifreeze Per RFP Walnut Grove Church Road Page 38 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual 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 hazards on site. J. Personal Protective Equipment K. Employees will be provided with the designated PPE and trained on its proper use. Respiratory Protection N/A L. Operation’s Manager M. N/AJob Tasks Requiring Respiratory Protection N/A N. Written Program The Tradebe Respiratory Protection Standard is located in H&S Binder located in Durham, NC. O. Hearing Conservation P. 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. Q. Facility Areas Requiring Hearing Protection • There no areas at the Orange County HHW site that require hearing protection R. Location/Storage Area of Hearing Protection S. Written Program The Tradebe Hearing Conservation Standard is located on file. T. Blood borne Pathogen Site attendants receive training on blood borne pathogens annually as required by OSHA Standards. U. Employees with Possible Exposure to Potentially Infectious Materials Employee name Vaccinated V. Written Program The Tradebe Bio-Haz Infectious Substances Blood borne Path Exposure Control Standard located on file. W. Confined Space Entry On-Site Confined Space Information Orange County and Tradebe personnel do not work or perform any task associated with confined space entries at this location. Walnut Grove Church Road Page 39 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual X. Not Applicable at the Orange County HHW Location Y. Written Program N/A. Tradebe’s personnel at this location do not perform any Lockout / Tag-out procedures. Z. Authorized Personnel List your authorized employees for Lockout/Tag-out of hazardous energy sources. Employee name NA AA. Multiple Energy Equipment Lockout Locations NA BB. Written Program N/A CC. Decontamination Procedures Orange County provides and Tradebe 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. The Operation’s Manager (County Staff) 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. Written Program The Tradebe Decontamination Standard is located in TSC H&S Binder located in Durham, NC. DD. Incident Reporting Procedures Orange County is fully committed to protecting employees from any work-related injury or illness. As such, the County instructs all employees to IMMEDIATELY report all types of incidents which occur, including a “near miss” incident. County employees at the Orange County HHW location will report all incidents to their Supervisor immediately (within 15 minutes). Additionally, Operation’s Manager will ensure that the incident is handled according to County policy. Walnut Grove Church Road Page 40 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual Written Program The Tradebe Incident Reporting and Investigation Standard is on file. EE. Emergency Response & Contact Information ONSITE PERSONNEL NAME OFFICE MOBILE TBD Tradebe, LLC 717-414-6846 ORANGE COUNTY OPERATION STAFF Kristina Witosky 919-968-2788 919-612-0103 Bruce Woody 919-918-4913 919-358-0479 TRADEBE LLC SUPPORT Craig Mooney ham 219-354-2521 803-348-9998 Aryn Santrock 717-414-6846 Robert Clark 803-586-9476 All Site employees will be required to adhere to the Site Contingency Plan. Walnut Grove Church Road Page 41 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual 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. Employees will use meeting point as designated or notify the Lead Attendant. 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 on-site HHW 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 Attachment I. Name First Aid/CPR Emergency Responder N/A NA NA FF. Drum Handling The Tradebe Drum / Container Handling Guidelines must be followed when handling drums and containers during hazardous waste site operations and emergency responses. Written Program The Tradebe Drum and Container Handling Standard is located on file. GG. Bonding/Grounding (Bulking of Hazardous / Non-Hazardous Liquid Waste The bonding and grounding guidelines apply whenever 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 a monthly basis. The Disposal Manager will keep documented inspections reports. Written Program Walnut Grove Church Road Page 42 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual The Tradebe Bonding & Grounding Standard is located in on file. HH. 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 Supervisors are responsible for employees taking required breaks and having enough water and an cool place to shelter during hot weather. II. Ergonomics The ergonomic guidelines are established to aid Orange County personnel in the recognition of at- risk situations and the prevention of repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) under the County Risk Manager office. 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 N/A JJ. New Employee Orientation Orange County 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. Our new employee orientation program will serve as the initial orientation into the Safety Plan. 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. Site Specific Procedures Prior to working at the Orange County HHW Site, the candidate must complete new employee orientation. Written Program Walnut Grove Church Road Page 43 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY Walnut Grove Church Road Page 44 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual Walnut Grove Church Road Page 45 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual ATTACHMENT K PICTURES Contaiment Building Spill Kit Container Eye Wash Unit Walnut Grove Church Road Page 46 Waste and Recycling Center HHW Collection Facility June 2019 Operations Manual Permit No.: 6805-HHW-2013 Generator ID: NCPH0681302 Orange County Walnut Grove Church Road Household Hazardous Collection Facility Permit Approval to Operate July 19, 2019 FID1323975 Page 1 of 8 1646 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1646 Phone: 919-707-8200 Internet: http://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/waste-management/solid-waste-section An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT SOLID WASTE SECTION SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY ORANGE COUNTY is hereby issued a PERMIT APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT NOT APPLICABLE PERMIT APPROVAL TO OPERATE 6805-HHW-2013, WALNUT GROVE CHURCH ROAD HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION FACILITY PERMIT FOR CLOSURE NOT APPLICABLE located at 3611 Walnut Grove Church Road, Cedar Grove, Orange County, North Carolina, in accordance with Article 9, Chapter 130A, of the General Statutes of North Carolina and all rules promulgated there under and subject to the conditions set forth in this permit. The legal description of the site is identified on the deeds recorded for this property listed in Attachment 1, Part III of this permit. Sherri C. Stanley, Supervisor Permitting Branch, Solid Waste Section Division of Waste Management Permit No.: 6805-HHW-2013 Generator ID: NCPH0681302 Orange County Walnut Grove Church Road Household Hazardous Collection Facility Permit Approval to Operate July 19, 2019 FID1323975 Page 2 of 8 ATTACHMENT 1 GENERAL PERMIT CONDITIONS/INFORMATION PERMIT APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT OR OPERATE DATA TABLE Permit Number Status Issuance Date Expiration Date FID 6805-HHW-2013 active July 19, 2019 July 19, 2024 1323975 Note: FID = File identification number. PART I: GENERAL FACILITY 1. This permit is issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Waste Management (Division), Solid Waste Section (Section). In accordance with North Carolina Solid Waste Management Rule (Rule) 15A NCAC 13B .0201(d), a solid waste management facility permit shall have two parts: a Permit Approval to Construct and a Permit Approval to Operate. The Permit Approval to Construct must be implemented in accordance with Attachment 2 of this permit. The Permit Approval to Operate must be implemented in accordance with Attachment 3 of this permit. 2. The persons to whom this permit is issued (“permittee”) are the owners and operators of the solid waste management facility. 3. (Intentionally blank) 4. (Intentionally blank) 5. By receiving waste at the facility, the permittee shall be considered to have accepted the terms and conditions of this permit in accordance with Rule 15A NCAC 13B .0203(d). 6. Construction or operation of this solid waste management facility must be in accordance with the Rules 15A NCAC 13B, Article 9 of the Chapter 130A of the North Carolina General Statutes (N.C.G.S. 130A-290, et seq.), the conditions contained in this permit; and the approved plan. Should the approved plan and the rules conflict, the rules shall take precedence unless specifically addressed by a permit condition. Failure to comply may result in compliance action or permit revocation. 7. This permit is issued based on the documents submitted in support of the application for permitting the facility including those identified in the “List of Documents for the Approved Plan” which constitute the approved plan for the facility. Where discrepancies exist, the most recent submittals and the Conditions of Permit shall govern. Permit No.: 6805-HHW-2013 Generator ID: NCPH0681302 Orange County Walnut Grove Church Road Household Hazardous Collection Facility Permit Approval to Operate July 19, 2019 FID1323975 Page 3 of 8 8. Per N.C.G.S.130A-294(a1) this permit may be transferred only with the approval of the Section, through the issuance of a new permit in accordance with N.C.G.S.130A-294(a3). 9. In accordance with N.C.G.S. 130A-295.2(g) the permittee shall notify the Section thirty (30) days prior to any significant change in the identity or business structure of either the owner or the operator, including but not limited to a proposed transfer of ownership of the facility or a change in the parent company of the owner or a change in the operator of the facility or parent company of the operator. 10. The permittee is responsible for obtaining all permits and approvals necessary for the development of this project including, but not limited to, approval from appropriate agencies for a General or Individual National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Discharge Permit, if applicable and a sedimentation and erosion control permit. Issuance of this permit does not remove the permittee’s responsibilities for compliance with any other local, state or federal rule, regulation or statute. PROPERTIES APPROVED FOR THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY Orange County, NC Register of Deeds Book Page Grantor Grantee Acres RB4209 385-387 Lewis W. Crabtree and wife, Faye K. Crabtree Orange County 18.13 Total Site Acreage: 18.13 acres Note: The county-operated Walnut Grove Church Convenience Center also occupies the property. PART II: MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL UNIT(S) Not Applicable. PART III: CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS LANDFILL UNIT(S) Not Applicable. PART IV: INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL UNIT(S) Not Applicable. PART V: LAND CLEARING AND INERT DEBRIS LANDFILL UNIT(S) Not Applicable. PART VI: TRANSFER STATION/TREATMENT & PROCESSING UNIT(S) Not Applicable. PART VII: MISCELLANEOUS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT UNIT(S) 6805-HHW-2013, WALNUT GROVE CHURCH ROAD HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION FACILITY Permitting History Permit Type Date Issued DIN/FID Permit No.: 6805-HHW-2013 Generator ID: NCPH0681302 Orange County Walnut Grove Church Road Household Hazardous Collection Facility Permit Approval to Operate July 19, 2019 FID1323975 Page 4 of 8 Permit to Construct and Operate, original issuance February 25, 2013 18496 Permit Approval to Operate, amendment, a 5-year permit review July 19, 2019 1323975 Note: DIN = Document identification number. List of Documents for Approved Plan DIN/FID Description 18110 Application for Household Hazardous Waste Identification Number. Submitted by Gayle Wilson, Director, Solid Waste Management Department, Orange County. Received December 28, 2012. 18495 Operation Manual for the Orange County Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility at Walnut Grove Church Road Convenience Center. December 2012. 1323972 Operation Manual for the Orange County Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility at Walnut Grove Church Road Convenience Center. Prepared by Orange County. Dated January 2018 and revised through July 16, 2019. - End of Section – ATTACHMENT 2 CONDITIONS OF PERMIT APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT 1. Construction of any new addition to the existing household hazardous waste facility requires written approval of the Section. An Application for Permit to Construct must be prepared in accordance with applicable statutes and rules in effect on that date. - End of Section ATTACHMENT 3 CONDITIONS OF PERMIT APPROVAL TO OPERATE PART I: GENERAL FACILITY OPERATION CONDITIONS 1. The Permit Approval to Operate shall expire July 19, 2024. To continue operating the facility, the permittee must submit a request to the Section for permit review and must update pertinent facility plans including, but not limited to, the facility operation plan, contingency plan, and/or closure plan. 2. Copies of this permit, the approved plans, and all records required to be maintained by the permittee as specified in the approved Operation Manual (FID 1323972) must be Permit No.: 6805-HHW-2013 Generator ID: NCPH0681302 Orange County Walnut Grove Church Road Household Hazardous Collection Facility Permit Approval to Operate July 19, 2019 FID1323975 Page 5 of 8 maintained at the facility, unless otherwise approved by the Section, and made available to the Section upon request during normal business hours. 3. The permittee must maintain a record of the amount of solid waste received at the facility including daily records of wastes received and origins of the loads. The daily records are to be summarized into a monthly report for use in the required annual reports. 4. On or before August 1 annually, the permittee must submit an annual facility report to the Section, on forms prescribed by the Section. a. The reporting period shall be for the previous year beginning July 1 and ending June 30. b. The annual report must list the amount of waste received in pounds or gallons and be compiled: i. On a monthly basis. ii. By county, city of origin. iii. By specific waste type. iv. By receiving disposal facility. v. By diversion to alternative management facilities. c. The completed report must be forwarded to the Regional Environmental Specialist for the facility by the date due on the prescribed annual facility report form. d. A copy of the completed report must be forwarded to each county manager for each county from which waste was received at the facility. Documentation that a copy of the report has been forwarded to the county managers must be sent to the Regional Environmental Specialist by the date due on the prescribed annual facility report form. 5. The facility shall be adequately secured by means of gates, chains, berms, fences, or other security measures approved by the Division to prevent unauthorized entry. Signs shall be clearly posted at the facility entrance stating the hours of operation and other pertinent information. PART II: MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL UNIT(S) Not Applicable. PART III: CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS LANDFILL UNIT(S) Not Applicable. PART IV: INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL UNIT(S) Not Applicable. PART V: LAND CLEARING AND INERT DEBRIS LANDFILL UNIT(S) Permit No.: 6805-HHW-2013 Generator ID: NCPH0681302 Orange County Walnut Grove Church Road Household Hazardous Collection Facility Permit Approval to Operate July 19, 2019 FID1323975 Page 6 of 8 Not Applicable. PART VI: TRANSFER STATION/TREATMENT & PROCESSING UNIT(S) Not Applicable. PART V: MISCELLANEOUS SOLID WASTE MANGEMENT UNIT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS 6805-HHW-2013, WALNUT GROVE CHURCH ROAD HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION FACILITY 1. This facility is permitted to receive household hazardous waste (HHW) generated by the residents within the following counties: Orange, Wake, Chatham, and Durham Counties. To be defined as “household” waste, the waste must be: a. Generated by individuals on the premises of a residence for individuals (a household), and b. Composed primarily of materials found in the wastes generated by consumers in their homes. c. The waste streams that listed in the approved Operation Manual (FID 1323972). 2. Unacceptable and prohibited wastes that shall not be collected at the HHW facility per approved plan (FID 1323972) include the following: a. Radioactive materials. b. Infectious or biological wastes and pharmaceutical/medical wastes. c. Explosives/shock sensitive material, organic peroxides, ammunition. d. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) waste as defined in 40 CFR 761, with the exception of fluorescent light ballasts and PCB household waste as defined in 40 CFR 761.63. e. Friable asbestos wastes or material as defined in 40 CFR 61.141. 3. Household Hazardous Waste Generator Identification Number NCPH0681302 shall be used to ship wastes off site for recycling, treatment, and/or disposal. 4. This facility shall conform to all operating procedures in the approved Operation Manual (FID 1323972). Any proposed modification to an approved plan must be submitted to the Section and approved prior to implementation. 5. The permittee must develop and use training and waste screening programs at the facility for detecting and preventing unauthorized wastes from being accepted at the facility. The approved plan (FID 1323972) must be used to identify the user eligibility and screen out Permit No.: 6805-HHW-2013 Generator ID: NCPH0681302 Orange County Walnut Grove Church Road Household Hazardous Collection Facility Permit Approval to Operate July 19, 2019 FID1323975 Page 7 of 8 unauthorized wastes from being accepted at the facility 6. Responsible individuals trained and certified in facility operations must be on-site at all times during all operating hours of the facility in accordance with N.C.G.S. 130A-309.25 and the approved Operation Manual (FID 1323972). 7. Only personnel who have been trained in accordance with the permittee-approved training program of collection, sorting, and/or storage procedures for hazardous wastes or substances shall participate in collection, sorting, and storage activities. Lab packing, over-packing, bulk packaging, and labeling of the collected HHW shall be performed by a licensed contractor or a trained and competent employee as specified in the approved Operation Manual (FID 1323972). 8. Permittee must ensure that all on-site equipment, tools, and supplies for communication, fire prevention and fighting, personal protection, spill control, and decontamination are properly inspected at weekly basis and maintained to ensure their presence, adequate amount or quantity, and proper function in case of emergency. The emergency equipment shall be tested according to manufacturer specifications. 9. The facility shall have adequate secondary containment system in the waste storage area that can contain any HHW discharges, leaks, or spills before detection and removal. Sump outlets in the HHW storage buildings at the facility shall remain plugged and closed. 10. The permittee must clearly, constantly post the accurate placards which are approved by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) outside the waste storage building and inside the storage units and working areas. 11. The permittee stores the received HHW inside the designated storage buildings, in receiving/unloading areas, and/or in the collection facility in a way that adequate aisle space can be constantly maintained at all times to allow the unobstructed movement of personnel, fire protection equipment, and spill control equipment, and decontamination equipment in the event of an emergency. 12. The date upon which each period of accumulation begins shall be clearly marked and visible on each container. a. Each container shall be labeled or marked clearly with the words “Household Hazardous Waste” unless the container separately holds recyclable material such as “Used Oil, Universal Waste, or Battery, etc.” b. The maximum period of accumulation for all HHW stored at the facility shall be no more than one year after initial receipt. Permit No.: 6805-HHW-2013 Generator ID: NCPH0681302 Orange County Walnut Grove Church Road Household Hazardous Collection Facility Permit Approval to Operate July 19, 2019 FID1323975 Page 8 of 8 c. Before the end of a waste accumulation period, the permittee must ensure that HHW is transported by a hazardous waste transporter licensed/permitted by department of transportation (DOT), to a permitted off-site facility for recycling, treatment, and/or disposal. 13. In the event of an incident which has the potential to threaten public health or the environment, the Emergency Coordinator must follow the emergency procedures in the approved Operation Manual (FID 1323972) and, at a minimum: a. Immediately notify Orange County Emergency Management Services. b. Identify the character, source, and amount of all released hazardous materials. c. Access the possible hazards to public health or the environment that may result from the incident. d. Notify the Solid Waste Environmental Specialist in the Winston-Salem Regional office at (336) 776-9633 or (336) 341-9670 within 24 hours of the incident. e. Ensure that in the affected areas of the facility: i. No incompatible waste is stored with the released material until cleanup procedures are completed: and ii. All emergency equipment is cleaned and fit for its intended use before operations are resumed. f. Note in the operating record the time, date, and details of the incident. g. Submit a written report detailing the incident to the Solid Waste Section within 15 days of the incident; the report must include the contents described in the approved Contingency Plan (FID 1323972). 14. According to approved Operation Manual (FID 1323972), after an incident occurs, the permittee shall not resume waste operations at this facility until the Section’s Environmental Specialist in the Winston-Salem Regional Office, the Orange County Emergency Management Department or County Sheriff’s Office is notified by writing when the facility has completely cleanup and restored and ready to resume operations. 15. The permittee shall inform the Section of the decision to close the HHW Facility in writing including a detailed schedule, 30 calendar days prior to starting the closure activities according to approved Operation Manual (FID 1323972). - End of Permit Conditions - 1 Chao, Ming-tai From:Stanley, Sherri Sent:Thursday, February 27, 2020 1:12 PM To:Chao, Ming-tai Cc:Bruce Woody Subject:FW: [External] Permit 6805-HHW-2013 Modification Request Attachments:6805-HHW-2013 MODIFICATION-REMOVAL OF OUTSIDE COUNTIES 02-27-2020.pdf; OPERATIONS PLAN 68-05-HHW WALNUT NEW-MODIFICATON 02-27-2020.docx Importance:High See request from Bruce Woody.  Will you please modify permit?         From: Bruce Woody [mailto:bwoody@orangecountync.gov]   Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 1:02 PM  To: Stanley, Sherri <Sherri.Stanley@ncdenr.gov>  Cc: Robert Williams <rowilliams@orangecountync.gov>; Cheryl Young <cyoung@orangecountync.gov>; Kristina Witosky  <kwitosky@orangecountync.gov>  Subject: [External] Permit 6805‐HHW‐2013 Modification Request  Importance: High    CAUTION: External email. Do not click links or open attachments unless you verify. Send all suspicious email as an attachment to  report.spam@nc.gov  Good afternoon Sherri,    Per our discussion, please find attached the Orange County Solid Waste Management permit 6805‐HHW‐2013 &  Operations plan.     Please modify under the permit:     PART V: MISCELLANEOUS SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT UNIT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS; SECTION 1; designation of outside  waste from Wake, Chatham and Durham Counties.      It should now read: “This facility is permitted to receive household hazardous waste (HHW) generated by the residents  of Orange County. (remove Wake, Chatham, and Durham Counties designations).    Please modify in the operations plan; under section:     2 A. INTRODUCTION, #6 Eligible Users, please accept change to remove Wake, Chatham and Durham Counties as eligible  users.     Should now read: “The HHW Collection Facility at the Walnut Grove Center will only accept HHW from residents of  Orange County.”    Orange County plans to communicate these changes from the point of approval and change by DEQ until July 1, 2020 to  allow this change to be communicated to all residents affected by this change for their knowledge and  information.  Direct any questions you may have to my attention.   Thank you.      Bruce Woody  Assistant Director – Operations   Orange County Solid Waste Department  Office Direct    919‐918‐4913  Cell Direct        919‐358‐0479    bwoody@orangecountync.gov