Universal, Electronic, and Radioactive Waste Class Announcement

Date: February 6, 2008

To: All LEAs

This all LEA e-mail was sent on behalf of the LEA Training and Health and Safety Branch of the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB).

Universal, Electronic, and Radioactive Waste Classes

This one-day class will focus on three types of waste that are now prohibited in the solid waste stream:

• Universal waste
• Electronic waste
• Radioactive waste

This class will provide a forum for operators, LEAs, CIWMB staff and other interested parties to review existing practices and discuss compliance strategies.

Class Objectives

• Interpret the applicable regulations on universal and electronic waste
• Interpret the standards for ionizing radiation in solid waste
• Discuss monitoring for ionizing radiation and appropriate responses
• Review common violations for landfills and transfer stations as well as proactive and preventative management practices

Who Should Attend?

• Local enforcement agency staff
• CIWMB staff
• Landfill, transfer station and other solid waste facility operators and employees
• Other interested parties

Dates and Locations

• March 19, 2008-San Diego
• April 9, 2008-Sacramento
• April 23, 2008-Burbank
• April 30, 2008-Alameda

You can register for this class online.

For assistance regarding this training, please contact Monica Deese.