Re: landfill ban alert

[RicAnthony@aol.com]

FYI
Rick
 
 March 22, 2001  To All Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agencies (LEAs),  
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has prepared a discussion 
of the management of used cathode ray tubes (CRTs). This information is 
available on the California Integrated Waste Management Board’s(CIWMB) Web 
site at www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Electronics/RegIssues/mffdtsc.htm.  
DTSC is currently considering a new regulatory process to deal with these 
kinds of materials.   Through this discussion, DTSC clarified information 
regarding theprohibition of disposal of waste CRTs in California’s municipal 
landfills.   However, DTSC will continue to focus enforcement of management 
of CRTs on a complaint/response basis and on violations of the hazardous 
waste regulations that present immediate and significant risks to public 
health or the environment.  

In order for the CIWMB to help LEAs manage this issue we anticipate the 
followingactivities over the next few months:            
1.     CIWMB will work with DTSC and other interested parties to help develop 
strategies tomanage these materials in accordance with Hazardous Waste 
Control Regulations. 
2.     CIWMB will coordinate a cross-divisional approach to CRT management, 
which will include efforts of Waste Prevention and Markets Development; 
Diversion, Planning and Local Assistance; Permitting and Enforcement; and 
Special Waste staff. 
3.     CIWMBwill enhance the E-Waste web page containing information for 
management ofCRTs. 
4.     CIWMBwill gather information from LEAs, operators and the public 
regarding thedevelopment of infrastructure for safe handling, storage, 
transport and therecycling of these materials. 
Events for feedback:
Discussions at HHW Conference May 16 -18
Discussions at CRRA Conference July 9 - 11
Discussions at LEA Conference Aug 21-23  

During these early stages in the development of a new regulatory structure 
for management of CRTs, CIWMB recommends that LEAs work with solid waste 
facility operators to keep CRTs from being disposed inmunicipal solid waste 
landfills. There may be businesses that recycle electronic goods that will 
accept this electronic equipment or non-profit agencies that will accept 
working equipment and direct them to new owners. At a minimum, CRTs should be 
removed from the waste stream and placed on an impervious surface for 
eventual collection. We request feedback describing what is and is not 
working in the field, opinions,comments, and criticisms.  Please direct these 
ideas and comments to your Enforcement Advisory Council (EAC)representative. 
Should you have questions regarding the information presentedhere, please 
contact Janet Munger at (916) 341-6382 or mailto:jmunger@ciwmb.ca.gov.  
Sincerely,   Julie NaumanDeputy DirectorPermitting and Enforcement Division   
cc:  SolidWaste Transfer Station and Landfill Facility Operators    

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