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County Sheriff's Office Hazardous Waste and Sewage Disposal - 1 Policy
801 Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
Custody Manual
Hazardous Waste and Sewage Disposal
801.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to establish a system for disposing of hazardous waste for the Santa
Clara County Sheriff's Office. It is the responsibility of everyone in the facility to follow hazardous
waste disposal instructions, utilizing prescribed precautions and using safety equipment properly.
801.1.1 DEFINITION
Definitions related to this policy include:
Hazardous waste - Material that poses a threat or risk to public health or safety or is harmful to
the environment (e.g., batteries, paints, solvents, engine oils and fluids, cleaning products).
801.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Office that any sewage and hazardous waste generated at the facility shall
be handled, stored, and disposed of safely and in accordance with all applicable federal and state
regulations and in consultation with the local public health entity.
801.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
The Division Commander or the authorized designee shall be responsible for:
(a) Contracting with a hazardous waste disposal service.
(b) Developing and implementing a storage and disposal plan that has been reviewed
and approved by a regulatory agency.
(c) Including hazardous waste issues on internal health and sanitation inspection
checklists.
(d) Developing and implementing procedures for the safe handling and storage of
hazardous materials until such time as the contractor removes the items from the
facility.
(e) Ensuring the staff is trained in the proper identification of hazardous waste and the
appropriate handling, storage, and disposal of such items.
801.4 SEWAGE DISPOSAL
All sewage and liquid waste matter must be disposed of into a public system of sewerage or, if
public sewerage is not available, into a private system of sewage disposal in accordance with the
requirements of the local public health entity.
When private systems, such as portable toilets are utilized, these private systems shall be serviced
by a contractor, as needed.
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801.5 HAZARDOUS WASTE
Hazardous waste generated in the facility shall be properly disposed of in designated containers
and stored until removed by the contractor. At a minimum, staff shall use universal standard
precautions when in contact with hazardous materials.
801.6 SAFETY EQUIPMENT
The Division Commander or the authorized designee shall ensure that appropriate safety
equipment is available. All supervisors shall be knowledgeable in how to access the safety
equipment at all times. The county may coordinate with local fire departments or contracted
vendors to obtain the necessary safety equipment.
801.7 SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY
Supervisors are responsible for monitoring any hazardous waste containment issue, ensuring that
employees have the appropriate safety equipment, that any exposed persons receive immediate
medical treatment, and that the appropriate measures are taken to lessen the exposure of
others. Supervisors shall ensure that incident reports are completed and forwarded to the Division
Commander in the event of an exposure to staff, incarcerated persons, or visitors.
801.8 TRAINING
The Division Commander shall be responsible for ensuring that all facility personnel receive
appropriate training in the use of appropriate safety equipment and the identification, handling and
disposal of hazardous waste. Training records shall be maintained, including the course roster,
curriculum, instructor name and credentials, and testing instruments.
801.9 POLICY REVIEW
This policy shall be reviewed at least once every two years.
801.10 POLICY TRACKING
Date of Origin 6/14/23
Review Date
Revision Date
Date Approved 9/25/2024
Effective Date 9/26/2024
Supersedes New Policy
References Health and Safety Code §§ 25113, 25114, 25115,
25116, 25117
Regulatory Authority 15 CCR 1029, California Code of Regulations, Title
8, §§ 3380, 3381, 3382, 3383,3385, 5194
Signature of Issuing Authority
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