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Proper Automotive Waste Management - Liquid Wastes
By Christine Flowers and Raleigh RossBy Christine Flowers and Raleigh RossSponsored by the California Integrated Waste Management BoardSponsored by the California Integrated Waste Management Board
Liquid WasteIn-Vehicle Usage
Used oilUsed oil
Motor oilMotor oil
Automatic transmission fluidAutomatic transmission fluid
Engine coolantEngine coolant
Brake fluidBrake fluid
FuelsFuels
Used Oil
ProblemsProblemsEnvironmental ImpactEnvironmental Impact
Worker SafetyWorker Safety
RegulationsRegulationsUsed Oil Generator RequirementsUsed Oil Generator Requirements
Used Oil
SolutionsSolutionsWaste ReductionWaste Reduction
RecyclingRecycling
Waste ManagementWaste ManagementStorageStorage
Transporting Used OilTransporting Used Oil
Mobile Maintenance OperationsMobile Maintenance Operations
MiscellaneousMiscellaneous
Motor Oil
Sources of contaminationSources of contamination
California statisticsCalifornia statistics
Motor Oil - Problems
Environmental ImpactEnvironmental Impact
Worker SafetyWorker Safety
RegulationsRegulations
Motor Oil - Solutions
Waste ReductionWaste ReductionOil Life ExtensionOil Life Extension
Why test your engine oil?Why test your engine oil?
Advantages of Oil TestingAdvantages of Oil Testing
Motor Oil - Solutions
Waste ReductionWaste ReductionBy Pass Oil FilterBy Pass Oil Filter
What is a By-Pass Oil Filter?What is a By-Pass Oil Filter?
What Does a By-Pass Oil Filter Do?What Does a By-Pass Oil Filter Do?
Why Use a By-Pass Oil Filter?Why Use a By-Pass Oil Filter?
Motor Oil - Solutions
Waste ReductionWaste ReductionWhy Sample Oil? Why Sample Oil?
Interesting FactsInteresting Facts
Motor Oil - Solutions
RecyclingRecyclingEngine oil can be recycled as:Engine oil can be recycled as:
What is re-refined oil?What is re-refined oil?
Are re-refined lubricants safe to use?Are re-refined lubricants safe to use?
Why recycle used oil?Why recycle used oil?
Re-Refined Oil FactsRe-Refined Oil Facts
Get Paid For RecyclingGet Paid For Recycling
Waste ManagementWaste Management
ATF - Problems
Environmental ImpactEnvironmental Impact
Worker SafetyWorker Safety
RegulationsRegulations
Engine Coolant - Problems
Environmental ImpactEnvironmental ImpactAntifreeze is Hazardous if it contains lead or Antifreeze is Hazardous if it contains lead or other metals, fuel or solvents.other metals, fuel or solvents.
Improper Management and DisposalImproper Management and DisposalPouring antifreeze into a floor drain .Pouring antifreeze into a floor drain .
Never dump antifreeze on the ground, to a storm Never dump antifreeze on the ground, to a storm sewer, or to a body of water. sewer, or to a body of water.
Children and animals like the sweet taste and can Children and animals like the sweet taste and can become very ill or even die. Fish kills have resulted from become very ill or even die. Fish kills have resulted from antifreeze in streams.antifreeze in streams.
Never discharge antifreeze to a septic system - it Never discharge antifreeze to a septic system - it can interfere with bacteria function.can interfere with bacteria function.
Engine Coolant - Problems
Worker SafetyWorker Safety
RegulationsRegulationsMany states regulate used antifreeze as a Many states regulate used antifreeze as a hazardous waste. hazardous waste.
Engine Coolant - Solutions
Waste ReductionWaste ReductionLook at antifreeze for contaminants, and test Look at antifreeze for contaminants, and test for freeze point and pH. for freeze point and pH.
Fresh ethylene glycol or corrosion inhibitors can Fresh ethylene glycol or corrosion inhibitors can be added to adjust these parameters.be added to adjust these parameters.
Reuse antifreeze when possible - avoid Reuse antifreeze when possible - avoid unnecessary disposal of good antifreeze.unnecessary disposal of good antifreeze.
RecyclingRecyclingRecycle and reuse whenever possible.Recycle and reuse whenever possible.
Engine Coolant - Solutions
Waste ManagementWaste Management
““Safer” AntifreezeSafer” AntifreezePropylene glycol has been introduced as a Propylene glycol has been introduced as a “non-toxic antifreeze”“non-toxic antifreeze”
Only slightly less toxic to humans and animals.Only slightly less toxic to humans and animals.
““Safer” antifreeze is hazardous if Safer” antifreeze is hazardous if contaminated with fuel, solvents or leadcontaminated with fuel, solvents or lead
Brake Fluid - Problems
Environmental ImpactEnvironmental Impact
Worker SafetyWorker Safety
RegulationsRegulations
Brake Fluid - Solutions
Waste ReductionWaste Reduction
RecyclingRecycling
Waste ManagementWaste Management
Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
ProblemsProblemsEnvironmental ImpactEnvironmental Impact
Worker SafetyWorker Safety
RegulationsRegulations
Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
SolutionsSolutionsWaste ReductionWaste Reduction
RecyclingRecycling
Waste ManagementWaste Management
Liquid WasteIn-Shop Usage
Cleaning liquidsCleaning liquids
AcidsAcids
Alkaline solutionsAlkaline solutions
Waste waterWaste water
Cleaning Liquids
Cleaning solutions, solvents and Cleaning solutions, solvents and degreasers come in three forms: degreasers come in three forms: These cleaning liquids are generally These cleaning liquids are generally applied in four ways:applied in four ways:Parts Washers - Mineral SpiritsParts Washers - Mineral SpiritsParts Washers – AqueousParts Washers – Aqueous
Brake And Carburetor CleanersBrake And Carburetor CleanersN-Hexane Use as a Brake Cleaner N-Hexane Use as a Brake Cleaner Do you use any of these products? Do you use any of these products?
Cleaning Liquids - Problems
Worker SafetyWorker Safetyn-Hexanen-Hexane
How to know if you are working with n -How to know if you are working with n -Hexane Hexane
How n-Hexane enters your body How n-Hexane enters your body
How n- Hexane Can Affect Your Health How n- Hexane Can Affect Your Health Effects on the Nervous SystemEffects on the Nervous System
Other EffectsOther Effects
Are there any tests for health effects and Are there any tests for health effects and exposure? exposure?
How to control your exposure How to control your exposure
Cleaning Liquids - Problems
RegulationsRegulationsRegulations that help to protect workers from Regulations that help to protect workers from n-Hexanen-Hexane
Permissible Exposure LimitsPermissible Exposure Limits
MonitoringMonitoring
Hazard Communication StandardHazard Communication Standard
Injury and Illness Prevention ProgramInjury and Illness Prevention Program
Access to Medical and Exposure RecordsAccess to Medical and Exposure Records
Cleaning Liquids - Solutions
Waste ReductionWaste Reduction
n-Hexane Usagen-Hexane UsageVentilationVentilation
Respiratory ProtectionRespiratory Protection
Skin ProtectionSkin Protection
SubstitutionSubstitution
Use LessUse Less
Brake and Carburetor CleanersBrake and Carburetor Cleaners
Aqueous Brake CleaningAqueous Brake Cleaning
Cleaning Liquids - Solutions
RecyclingRecyclingWaste ManagementWaste Management
Managing aqueous cleaning wastesManaging aqueous cleaning wastesWaste SolutionWaste SolutionUsed filtersUsed filtersSkimmed oilSkimmed oilSimple sludge managementSimple sludge managementKeeping aerosol products away from aqueous Keeping aerosol products away from aqueous brake washersbrake washers
Proper Solvent Usage
Do not add any chemicals to solventDo not add any chemicals to solvent
Pre-clean parts of excessive dirt, sludge Pre-clean parts of excessive dirt, sludge and greaseand grease
Dispose of these properlyDispose of these properly
Do not allow solvent to enter waste oil Do not allow solvent to enter waste oil containercontainer
Do not allow solvent to enter waste waterDo not allow solvent to enter waste water
Parts Washing 3-5 (a)
Reduce Waste in Parts Washing
Clean parts in a parts washer with a lid - Clean parts in a parts washer with a lid - do not clean in an open bucket/pando not clean in an open bucket/pan
Keep parts washer lids closed and spray Keep parts washer lids closed and spray nozzles turned off -- reduce evaporation.nozzles turned off -- reduce evaporation.
Locate units away from heat sources and Locate units away from heat sources and drafts - prevent evaporationdrafts - prevent evaporation
Drain parts thoroughly in parts washer - Drain parts thoroughly in parts washer - prevent drips.prevent drips.
Acids - Problems
Environmental ImpactEnvironmental Impact
Worker SafetyWorker Safety
RegulationsRegulations
Acids - Solutions
Waste ReductionWaste Reduction
RecyclingRecycling
Waste ManagementWaste Management
Alkaline Solutions - Problems
Environmental ImpactEnvironmental Impact
Worker SafetyWorker Safety
RegulationsRegulations
Alkaline Solutions - Solutions
Waste ReductionWaste Reduction
RecyclingRecycling
Waste ManagementWaste Management
Waste Water
Engine & Vehicle Cleaning Wash WaterEngine & Vehicle Cleaning Wash Water
Floor Cleaning Wash WaterFloor Cleaning Wash Water
Sump SludgeSump Sludge
Waste Water - Problems
Environmental ImpactEnvironmental ImpactWhy be Concerned About Oil/Water Why be Concerned About Oil/Water Separators?Separators?
Worker SafetyWorker Safety
RegulationsRegulations
Waste Water - Solutions
Waste ReductionWaste ReductionTo make sure your oil/water separators works To make sure your oil/water separators works properly, remember:properly, remember:
Heavier or lighter than water? Heavier or lighter than water?
How to keep oil and solids out? How to keep oil and solids out?
Waste Water - Solutions
RecyclingRecyclingUse oil-only absorbents to separate and Use oil-only absorbents to separate and recycle oil from your OWSrecycle oil from your OWS
Use microbes to digest oil in your OWSUse microbes to digest oil in your OWS
Waste Water - Solutions
Waste ManagementWaste ManagementCar Repair and Car Wash Car Repair and Car Wash
Bioremediation BenefitsBioremediation Benefits
Limitations of BioremediationLimitations of Bioremediation
Wastewater and Floor Drain Sludge 6-3 (a)
Waste Water Pollution Prevention
Replace hazardous cleaners with mild Replace hazardous cleaners with mild soaps to clean floors and vehicles.soaps to clean floors and vehicles.
Read product MSDS prior to purchasing to Read product MSDS prior to purchasing to eliminate corrosive or toxic cleaners.eliminate corrosive or toxic cleaners.
Stop drips and spills from reaching the Stop drips and spills from reaching the floorfloor
Use drip pans and good housekeeping.Use drip pans and good housekeeping.
Clean spills immediately, using a Clean spills immediately, using a dedicated mop and bucket or launderable dedicated mop and bucket or launderable ragsrags
Wastewater and Floor Drain Sludge 6-3 (b)
Waste Water Pollution Prevention
Never clean spills by hosing them down Never clean spills by hosing them down with water.with water.
Do work in areas without floor drains, or Do work in areas without floor drains, or seal drains temporarily during work.seal drains temporarily during work.
Seal drains permanently to prevent spills Seal drains permanently to prevent spills from contaminating wastewater.from contaminating wastewater.
Store hazardous wastes and hazardous Store hazardous wastes and hazardous materials away from drains or seal drains.materials away from drains or seal drains.