Requirements for White Goods Handling and Disposal. All materials recognized as White Goods shall be removed separately from all other Solid Waste, and Recyclable Materials. White Goods that contain a refrigerant regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the Florida Department of Environmental Protection are to be safely collected to prevent crushing and/or puncturing. In the event a White Good item contains refrigerant or Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), the Contractor shall collect the item separately, in a non-compacting vehicle, and deliver the item, with every attempt not to release the CFC’s into the atmosphere, to a scrap dealer or recycler that is registered with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to properly recycle White Goods. White goods are prohibited from landfills. The Contractor is fully responsible for the proper recycling or disposal of these items in accordance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection requirements and guidelines. The Contractor shall notify the Department of the recycling/disposal locations utilized as the initial receiver of the White Goods.
