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© Sonoma County Waste Management Agency BUSINESS HAZARDOUS WASTE By appointment only esses that qualify as Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Common questions and answers Q. What is the process? A. 1. Download Business Hazardous Waste Disposal Forms from www.recyclenow.org. 2. Obtain an EPA Waste ID number (if needed). 3. Submit paperwork by fax or e-mail to receive an appointment and pricing informa COMMON EXAMPLES OF TOXICS Services are available for busin Generators as per regulations (CCR Title 22 §66260.10), which are businesses that generate 100 kilograms (27 gallons liquid or 220 pounds solid) or less of hazardous waste per month. Household Toxics Facility Located at the Central Disposal Site, the Household Toxics Facility is open for drop-off of hazardous waste from qualified Sonoma County businesses. Appointment Call 795-2025 option 2 or toll-free required: 1-877-747-1870 or e-mail toxicsdisposal@cleanharbors.com. Forms & fees: Paperwork required. Download forms at www.recyclenow.org. $25 processing fee plus disposal fees based on type and quantity of waste. Hours: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 7:30 am–2:30 pm Please note that the Household Toxics Facility will be closed from Dec. 19, 2015 through Jan. 2, 2016. Location: Central Disposal Site (Bldg. 5) at 500 Mecham Rd., Petaluma Community Toxics Collections Every week there is a toxics collection somewhere in Sonoma County. Space may be limited for business appointments and is based on availability. Appointment Call 795-2025 option 2 or toll-free 1-877-747-1870 required: or e-mail toxicsdisposal@cleanharbors.com. Forms & fees: Paperwork required. Download forms at www.recyclenow.org. $25 processing fee plus disposal fees based on type and quantity of waste. Hours: Tuesdays 4-8 pm For Community Toxics Collections schedule, see pg. 2. Toxics at home ommon household products are leg , and the environment when impro tion. Q. Will this program meet the disposal requirements of regulating agencies? A. You will receive a receipt of disposal for your records that will satisfy regulatory disposal requirements. Receipts and all records should be kept for a minimum of three years. Q. If my business generates more than 100 kilograms of one type of waste, but I have only 1 gallon of something else that my regular hauler won't accept, can I bring it to this program? A. You must generate less than 100 kilograms of all hazardous wastes to qualify to use this program. Q. Does using this program mean my business will be inspected for hazardous waste? A. The Sonoma County Waste Management Agency is not a regulatory agency. Q. Who are the regulatory agencies for my business? A. Contact the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) for your area: Healdsburg 431-3360 Santa Rosa 543-3500 Petaluma 778-4389 All other areas 565-1152 Don't put toxics in the garbage. Not accepted: Explosives or ammunition • Radioactive materials • Biological wastes (except syringes) • Electronics (for recycling options for electronic devices, see Electronic e-waste pg. 20) • Controlled substances In the yard: Fungicides • Insecticides • Pesticides • Pool chemicals • Propane cylinders, 5 gallons and smaller • Weed killers In the house: Aerosol sprays • Asbestos • Batteries • Cleaners • Cosmetics • Fire extinguishers • Fluorescent lamps • Medications • Nail polish & remover • Syringes/needles • Toiletries In the garage: Antifreeze • Auto batteries • Automatic transmission fluid • Brake fluid • Engine cleaners • Flares • Fuel such as butane, diesel, gasoline, kerosene & lamp oil • Oil & filters • Power-steering fluid In the workshop: Flammable liquids & solids • Glues • Paint • Paint thinners • Photo chemicals • Solvents • Wood finishes Many c ally defined as hazardous. These materials can pose a threat to human health, animals perly used or disposed. Hazardous wastes are any unwanted product labeled: toxic, poison, combustible, corrosive, flammable or irritant. The Agency's Household Hazardous Waste program for Sonoma County residents and qualified businesses provides proper disposal for hazardous products when they are no longer wanted. SONOMA COUNTY RECYCLING GUIDE www.recyclenow.org Eco-Desk 565-DESK(3375) TOXICS DISPOSAL 3