Policy Text
CORRECTIONAL SERVICES Page 1 of 1 9/03 (REV 7/07)
MJ/RCCC
OPERATIONS ORDER
General Waste Disposal
The purpose of this Order is to standardize the procedures for general waste disposal at
the Main Jail and at the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (RCCC).
I. General Waste
A. All solid and liqui d waste shall be disposed of in accordanc e with federal,
state, and local requirements.
B. All waste will be stored, colle cted, or disposed of in a man ner which
protects the health and safety of staff, the public, and prison ers.
II. Waste Types
A. Sewage and liquid waste are disposed of through sewer lines.
B. Cooking grease and oil will be disposed of by kitchen staff by collecting
the oily waste and placing it i n a container for disposal by an appropriate
collection company. Kitchen wast e will be collected and dispose d of at
least once per shift.
C. All solid waste in the secured areas of the facility will be collected and
disposed of by the inmate cleaning crew under the supervision o f the
cleaning crew officer.
D. All inmate workers will be st rictly supervised by sworn staf f. Random
searches of the cleaning crew sha ll be conducted on a frequent basis.
Appendices: None
Related Orders: None
References: None