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Auto Repair Shops, <br />MATERIALS AND WASTE HANDLING <br />► Label all hazardous wastes according to regulations. <br />► Keep lids on waste barrels and containers, store- them indoors or under covertoreduce <br />exposure to rain, and prevent spills from reaching sanitary sewer drains, storm drains, <br />gutters, and streets. <br />► Do not pour liquid waste to floor drains, sinks, outdoor storm drain inlets, or other storm <br />drains or sewer connections. <br />► Do not leave drip pans or other open containers lying around. <br />► Recycle oil. <br />► Store cracked batteries in a non -leaking secondary container and dispose of properly at <br />recycling or household hazardous waste facilities. <br />► Store waste containers of antifreeze and oil within secondary containment. Antifreeze and <br />waste oil should be stored separately and recycled, or disposed of as hazardous waste. <br />► Ask your supplier for information on less toxic chemical cleaners and other products. <br />► Label and track the recycling of waste material (i.e., used oil, spent solvents, batteries). <br />MATERIALS STORAGE <br />P. Double -contain all bulk fluids to prevent accidental discharges. <br />► Store new batteries securely to avoid breakage and acid spills. Store used batteries <br />indoors and in plastic trays to contain potential leaks. <br />CLEANING FLOORS <br />► Collect all metal filings, dust, paint chips from grinding, shaving, sanding, and dispose of <br />properly. Collect all dust from brake pads separately, and dispose. of properly. Never <br />sweep these wastes outside. <br />► Use dry cleaning methods (i.e., sweeping, vacuuming) to prevent the discharge of <br />pollutants into the storm drain conveyance system. <br />► If cleaning agents are used, select less toxic, biodegradable products. <br />► If wash water does not contain soap or other cleaning agents, discharge to a pervious <br />surface. If wash water contains soaps or other cleaning agents and can not be pumped to <br />the sanitary sewer, it may need to be disposed of as hazardous waste. <br />► Consider using an oleophilic mop (picks up oil and not water) to reduce the volume of <br />waste liquids you collect and reduce your cost for disposal. <br />SPILL CONTROL <br />► Develop and maintain a spill response plan. <br />► Place an adequate stockpile of spill cleanup materials where it will be readily accessible. <br />► Spot clean leaks and drips routinely. <br />► Clean leaks, drips, and other spills with as little water as possible. Use rags for small <br />spills, a damp mop for general cleanup, and dry absorbent material for larger spills. <br />► Remove the absorbent materials promptly and dispose of properly. <br />► Minimize the distance between waste collection points and storage areas. <br />► Contain and cover all solid and liquid wastes — especially during transfer. <br />► Keep the spill from entering streets, gutters, or storm drains. <br />► Do not use bleach or disinfectants if there is a possibility that rinse water could flow to <br />streets, gutters, or storm drains. <br />3 <br />Auto Repair Shops <br />