Pollution Prevention for Vehicle Maintenance

1. Pollution Preventionfor Vehicle Maintenance Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management

2. Used coolant Used oil Oil filters Spill dry Shop rags Cleaning solvents Spray solvent Washwater Refrigerants Scrap parts Batteries Tires Types of Waste There is always a better way!

3. Used Coolant/Antifreeze • Properly collect coolant • Segregate from contaminants • Recycle • On-site • Service contract • Off-site • Use "safer" coolant There is always a better way!

4. Used Oil • Segregate used oil from contaminants • Use low spillage oil handling equipment • Pans • Funnels • Suction • Good housekeeping There is always a better way!

5. Used Oil (Fleets) • Extended drain intervals • Testing • Watch out: warranty • Bypass filter • Can this help you • Synthetic oil • Can this help you There is always a better way!

6. Oil Filters • Good housekeeping • Drain filters sufficiently • Crush filters • Collect in proper container • Keep out of the rain • Recycle There is always a better way!

7. Fluid Spills (“spill dry”) • Prevent spills • Practice better housekeeping • Use drip pans • Use absorbent booms ("pigs") • Use reusable absorbents • Investigate peat absorbent • Wipe up as much as possible There is always a better way!

8. Shop rags/towels • Use inventory control • Segregate from liquid wastes • Use industrial laundry There is always a better way!

9. Parts Washers & Cleaning Solvents • Clean only when needed • Reduce number of sinks • Reduce service frequency • Keep the cover closed • Three-step cleaning process • pre-clean with rags or brushes • use old solvent as presoak • use “new” solvent for final cleaning There is always a better way!

10. Parts Washers & Cleaning Solvents • Use filtered parts washers • Distill solvents • Use alternative solvents • Check MSDS • Watch out: “biodegradable” • Disposal depends on cleaner and contaminant There is always a better way!

11. Spray Cleaners (brake, carb...) • Use only when needed • Use inventory control • Try pump sprays • Use alternative cleaners There is always a better way!

12. Washwater (from floor cleaning) • Use better housekeeping and spill prevention • Use less water • dry cleanup when possible • mop and bucket • high-pressure low-flow nozzle • Use vacuum floor cleaner • Watch out: emulsifying cleaner There is always a better way!

13. Washwater (from vehicle cleaning) • Wash only when needed • Reuse • recirculating wash system • fresh water rinse as makeup water • old wash water for engine cleaning • Watch out: emulsifying cleaners • Covered collection pad There is always a better way!

14. Hand Washing • Wipe in rags first • Solvents strip natural oils • Are you on septic tank? • Use gloves There is always a better way!

15. Refrigerants • Repair A/C leaks • Use recovery / recycle equipment • Technician certification • Use alternative refrigerant There is always a better way!

16. Batteries • Store properly • away from drain • impermeable surface • under cover • Return to supplier There is always a better way!

17. Used and Scrap Parts • Store properly • remove and collect fluids • keep out of the weather • Recycle old parts as scrap metal • brake drums • tire weights • etc. There is always a better way!

18. Other P2 Opportunities... • Use above ground lifts • Use alternative fuels • Keep fleet tuned There is always a better way!

19. There is always a better way!