proper automotive waste management - liquid wastes by christine flowers and raleigh ross sponsored...

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


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


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?


Waste ReductionWaste ReductionWhy Sample Oil? Why Sample Oil?

Interesting FactsInteresting Facts


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




ATF - Solutions

Waste ReductionWaste Reduction

RecyclingRecycling


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


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


““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




Brake Fluid - Solutions


RecyclingRecycling


Gasoline and Diesel Fuel

ProblemsProblemsEnvironmental ImpactEnvironmental Impact



Gasoline and Diesel Fuel

SolutionsSolutionsWaste ReductionWaste Reduction

RecyclingRecycling


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


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


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




Acids - Solutions


RecyclingRecycling


Alkaline Solutions - Problems




Alkaline Solutions - Solutions


RecyclingRecycling


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?



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?


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 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.

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