Proper Automotive Waste Management - Solutions

1. Proper Automotive Waste Management - Solutions By Christine Flowers and Raleigh Ross Sponsored by the California Integrated Waste Management Board

2. Waste Reduction • Pollution Prevention • Waste Minimization • Recycling • Waste Management

3. Pollution Prevention • Using materials, processes, or practices, that reduce or eliminate pollution or wastes at the source. • Other terms: waste reduction, waste minimization, source reduction.

4. Ways to Manage Pollution • 1st Choice is Source Reduction • 2nd is Recycling • 3rd is Treatment • Last Resort is Proper Disposal.

5. Waste Minimization Methods • Source Reduction • Inventory Control • Material and Process Substitution

6. Recycling • Why Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle? • Substitute a less toxic substance • Use sound operating practices • Change the processes • Recycle wastes that cannot be reduced or reused

7. Waste Management • Why Should a Shop Properly Manage Its Wastes? • Practices/Efficiencies • Participation • Keeping the Shop Clean • Storage

8. Waste Management • Spill Control • Spill prevention equipment • Water Troughs for Secondary Containment of Used Oil and Waste Antifreeze • Funnel Drum Covers • Bulk, Pressurized, Overhead Fluid Delivery • Waste Water Contamination

9. Spill Prevention and Cleanup • Avoid spilling hazardous materials -- work carefully and take precautions. • Spills and leaks are likely to occur at or during: • Oil changes • Radiator repair • Radiator flush and fill • Parts washing • Carrying dripping parts across the room Spill Prevention 2-1 (a)

10. Tips to Preventing Spills • Practice good housekeeping - clutter increases spills and accidents. • Keep work areas neat and clean • Put all tools, equipment and materials away when not in use. • Work carefully to avoid accidents. • Don’t put containers of liquids where they might be knocked over. Spill Prevention 2-2 (a)

11. Tips to Preventing Spills • Cover drains in work area to stop spills from entering. • Use drip pans underneath work areas to catch spills. • Use drip pans every time spills are possible. • Drain wet parts on drip pans or racks. • Use funnels when filling all containers. Spill Prevention 2-2 (b)

12. What to Do When Spills Occur • Quickly stop the source of the spill. • Prevent the spill from leaving the facility. Cover drains or block doorways. • Absorb the spill using a reusable material such as a mop & bucket or launderable rags. • Put spill materials in appropriate waste container for recovery if feasible. • Material that can’t be recovered -- Store labeled, sealed containers prior to disposal. Spill Prevention 2-3 (a)