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proper waste segregation and safe storage procedures. <br />In accordance with state requirements for temporary storage, when necessary the date upon <br />which each period of accumulation begins is clearly marked and visible on each container. <br />Furthermore, while being stored onsite, all containers with accumulating hazardous wastes are <br />labeled or marked clearly with the words "Household Hazardous Waste" unless the material is <br />recyclable (e.g., used oil, latex paints, batteries) and is separated from other hazardous waste, or <br />the materials is deemed Universal Waste as defined by 40 CFR Part 273. <br />Time in storage varies according to the volume of waste received, though no waste shall be stored <br />for longer than one year from the date of acceptance. Removal of wastes by the contractor is <br />scheduled as necessary to minimize expense to Orange County, to avoid an over - accumulation of <br />waste, and to ensure safety and efficiency of operation, while at all times complying with <br />applicable regulations and safety considerations. <br />All hazardous waste stored at this facility shall be stored in.an enclosed and roofed structure. <br />Access to the facility shall be limited to employees and or other authorized personnel including <br />employees and agents of the hazardous waste contractor, and maintenance personnel. The <br />Orange County Permanent HHW Collection Facility is designed to ensure safe and efficient <br />operation. The HHW collection facility consists of a primary storage building with an attached <br />concrete receiving apron plus overhead canopy, and a secondary portable storage building used <br />only for storage of Universal Waste. <br />Removal of wastes by the contractor is scheduled as necessary to minimize expense to Orange <br />County, to avoid an over - accumulation of waste, and to ensure safety and efficiency of operation, <br />while at all times complying with applicable regulations and safety considerations. <br />The primary storage building at the Orange County Permanent Collection Facility has secondary <br />containment volume = 251.3 gallons. The total volume of waste stored in the facility shall not <br />exceed 2,513 gallons of waste (or approximately forty -five (45) full 55- gallon drums). <br />Page 5 of 5 <br />