Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

52030.5 Hazardous and Universal Waste

• Unstable or unusable hazardous chemicals that may become hazardous and universal waste shall be removed and disposed in a safe and healthful manner which complies with all federal, state, and local laws. The institution fire chief or other hazardous materials specialist shall be contacted to provide for the proper disposal of hazardous and universal waste.

• Disposal Tax & Fee Forms

  • Hazardous waste generator tax and fee returns and forms must be filed by CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities that dispose of hazardous waste during the course of a calendar year.

    • A fee return for the weight (tons) of hazardous and extremely hazardous waste disposed, for each calendar year is required by the State BOEBoard Of Equalization, Department of Business Taxes. The fire chief or other hazardous materials specialist shall compile these reports returns.

    • An EPAEnvironmental Protection Agency IDInstitutions Division (see DAI) # Verification Fee and Manifests Fee Sheet must be completed and filed with the Department of Toxic Chemicals Control (DTSC).

    • Failure to complete the above forms in the time designated shall result in a penalty and interest being imposed by the State BOEBoard Of Equalization and DTSC. Therefore, the above forms shall be completed and any fees paid in a timely manner.

    • It is imperative that all staff needing hazardous chemicals-hazardous and universal waste disposed contact the fire chief or hazardous materials specialist so that accurate coordination and collection of data can be completed.

  • A contract for hazardous and universal waste disposal shall be arranged with a licensed, approved hazardous waste transporter (Business Services has this information) to eliminate the possibility of improper disposal and subsequent liability to the Department or institution.