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NoticesNotice of Public Information Meeting, Application for a New Full Solid Waste Facility Permit, West Contra Costa Sanitar y Landfill, Inc..- Richmond, Feb. 18, 2010, 6 p.m. (PDF) Fee IncreaseAn increase of 10% on Environmental Health fees went into effect January 1. See the fee schedules. New and Updated Information for Food Facility Plan Review
Virginia Graeme Baker Act AdvisoryOn December 19, 2007 the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act was signed into law. The act is named after the granddaughter of the former Secretary of State James Baker, who died in 2002 when the suction from a spa drain entrapped her under the water. The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act requires that all public swimming pools and spas be equipped with anti-entrapment drain covers that comply with the ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007 standard by December 19, 2008. New Law on Sharps DisposalAs of September 1, 2008 a new law, SB1305, has prohibited the disposal of home generated sharps into any container used for private or commercial collection of solid waste, recyclable materials, or greenwaste. This includes roll-off containers used for the collection of solid waste, construction and demolition debris, greenwaste, or other recyclable materials. Our FAQ will answer your questions such as "Where can I dispose of my home generated sharps?"
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