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Since waste reduction methods reduce the amount of waste generated, and also the amount subject to regulation, these - Practices can help a shop comply with the requirements and save money. The following is a list of some comrn.on waste reduction methods for automotive repair wastes: • Shop's owner or manager must be committed to waste reduction and pass that commitment on to the employees. • Establish training programs for employees in waste reduction response. , hazardous material handling and emergency - Establ]sh incentive programs to encourage employees to design and use new waste reduction ideas, Assess;inent Hazardous Waste Waste assessments are used to list the sources, types and amounts of hazardous waste generated to make it easier to used to assess hazardous pinpoint where wastes can be reduced, DHS' Hazardous Waste Reduction. Checklist for Automotive Repair Shops can be wastes and waste generation and management practices. Improve Procedures and Segregate wa, • Good housekeeping is the easiest and often the cheapest way to reduce waste. Designate weather protected raw material and hazardous waste storage areas with spill containment. Keep the areas clean. and organized and give one person the responsibility for maintaining the areas. • Label containers and cover them to prevent contact with rainfall and avoid spills. Use a "first in, first out" policy for raw materials to keep them from becoming too oid to be used. dive one person responsibility for maintaining and distributing raw materials. • Segregate waste streams for recycling and treatment, and keep non -hazardous material trorn becoming contaminated. • Prevent and contain spil Is and leaks, E: , N V7- t. Substitute Materials • Substitute detergent -based solution for caustic solution when cleaning. Substitute water-based cleaner's for solvent cleaners. Modify Processes JA�1 L 5 2018 TAI- HEALTH ENVIRON�EN OEFAR MENT • Pre -rinse pans before using the hot tank or jet spray washer.. • Remove parts slowly after immersion in solvent solution to prevent spillage_ • Install drip trays or racks near solvent sinks, hot tanks and jet spray washers to drain cleaned parts. Collect drainage and return it to the parts washing equipment. • i Tse drip pans to catch drips when changing fluids or working on damaged vehicles. Don't leave the solvent stream running and cover or plug solvent sinks when not in use to prevent evaporation, • Replace bot tanks or jet sprays with high temperature ovens used with dry abrasive "shot blast" cleaners. • Place harts cleaning eouinmartt in a �-nnv�-,nipnt tnrAtirm "An, 4,A CPM14,•>