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<br />KCHD ORDINANCE 1999- 16 SOLID WASTE REGULATIONS <br />(C) Exposure to extreme temperatures; and <br />(D) Any other controllable condition which may cause or increase the possibility of container <br />failure. <br />b. Accumulation. In addition as listed below to the quantity exclusion limits (QELs) contained in <br />WAC 173-303-070(8), MRW, used oil, and hazardous substances shall not be accumulated in <br />quantities that, in the opinion of the Health Officer, present a demonstrable threat to public health or <br />the environment. <br />Small Quantity Generators (SQG) shall not accumulate wastes in excess of the Quantity Exclusion <br />Limit for the wastes generated by their business per WAC 173-303-070, 070-100, and 170(1). <br />Large Quantity (Regulated) Generators shall not accumulate wastes on site in excess of their <br />monthly accumulation limit for waste in accordance with WAC 173-303-200(1)(c), (1)(d). <br />Medium Quantity Generators (MQG) shall not accumulate wastes on site in excess of 2,200 pounds <br />per 173-303-201(1),(2) WAC. <br />Above Waste Generators shall abide by the Waste Accumulation Time Limits per 173-303-200(1), <br />(2) WAC. <br />Used oil shall not be accumulated in quantities in excess of 300 gallons at any one site, home or <br />business. The Health Officer at his discretion may restrict the amount of used oil accumulated if <br />potential public health and safety are at risk. <br />c. Transportation. MRW and used oil shall be transported in accordance with Sections IV.A.4.a. <br />through IV.A.4.c. <br />d. Treatment and Disposal. <br />(1) Moderate Risk Waste. All MRW shall be disposed of at a permitted moderate risk waste <br />collection facility, or picked up by a permitted dangerous waste transporter. MRW may also <br />be processed using an on-site treatment system approved by Ecology which renders the waste <br />non-dangerous. MRW shall not be deposited in the general municipal solid waste collection <br />system, a public sewer system, a storm drain, an on-site sewage system, in surface or ground <br />water, or onto or under the surface of the ground. <br />(2) Pesticides. Usable pesticides shall be utilized in accordance with the Washington State <br />Department of Agriculture authorized usage of the product. Unused or leftover pesticide <br />materials intended for farm business use that cannot be applied in a manner consistent with the <br />pesticide label use instructions, outdated pesticide or an unwanted pesticide is considered a <br />waste and must be disposed of through a Department of Agriculture sponsored collection event. <br />Disposal of used containers of DW, EHW, AHW and pesticides. Used liquid containers shall <br />be multiple rinsed (a minimum of three times) so that no residues remain. The rinsate shall be <br />utilized in a manner consistent with the directions. The containers must be clean and dry inside <br />and outside, with no apparent odor, prior to disposal in the municipal solid waste stream. <br />Used paper and fiber containers must be cut open. To thoroughly remove the contents strike or <br />shake the container and utilize the contents in the manner consistent with the directions. All <br />residue shall be emptied prior to disposal.