In addition to supporting the HMRT , Environmental Specialists respond to small spills in the MS4 when the responsible party is unknown or unable to accomplish the cleanup . Absorbents , booms , and pads are used for removing used oil and other petroleum products . The waste is collected and stored in drums for classification and disposal . HAZMAT Contractor services are used for sampling and disposal of these wastes . Additionally , the HAZMAT contractor is contacted for cleanup services when the size or type of spill exceeds the Environmental Specialists capability . Total costs for HAZMAT contract services for the reporting year were approximately : $ 14,053.37 .
Wrecker services operating within the City are required by ordinance to absorb and remove all spilled fluids of 25 gallons or less and to store and dispose of these fluids in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations . For larger spills and accidents where the responsible parties are unable to call a wrecker service , the City ’ s emergency response crew contains the fluids with absorbent and calls a contract wrecker service for cleanup and removal of the absorbent . The contract wrecker service delivers the used absorbent to the City for classification and disposal . Absorbent with automotive fluids from the wrecker service is collected and held in a covered roll-off container . When the waste container is full , the material is characterized then shipped for disposal . During the reporting period , total costs for the rental , sampling , and / or disposal of accumulated wastes from automobile accidents were $ 4,647.24 .
The HMRT also receives some household hazardous waste from citizens that could potentially discharge to the MS4 . The HMRT offers this assistance to citizens as a courtesy . The HMRT will either dispose of the material or reuse it on station grounds . The HMRT received in FY18 , the following as part of the program :
Material Received Round-Up Weed Control ( 10-gallon premix )
Pre-emergent fertilizer 007 Weed and Feed Fertilizer
Amount 17 gallons 400 lbs 600 lbs
Cost Recovery : Some costs associated with hazardous material incidents may be recovered through the City ’ s Risk Management Department . In some instances , funds expended to clean up hazardous incidents may be reclaimed by back charging the responsible parties . However , in FY19 , NO funds were reclaimed through the Cost Recovery Program .
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