Pollution Prevention for Vehicle Maintenance Pollution Prevention MiamiDade

Pollution Prevention for Vehicle Maintenance Pollution Prevention Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management for Vehicle Maintenance There is always a better way!

Types of Waste Pollution Prevention for • • Used coolant Used oil Oil filters Spill dry Shop rags Cleaning solvents Spray solvent • • • Washwater Refrigerants Scrap parts Batteries Tires Vehicle Maintenance There is always a better way!

Used Coolant/Antifreeze • Properly collect coolant • Segregate from contaminants • Recycle Pollution Prevention for Vehicle – On-site – Service contract – Off-site • Use "safer" coolant Maintenance There is always a better way!

Used Oil • Segregate used oil from contaminants • Use low spillage oil handling equipment Pollution Prevention for Vehicle Maintenance – Pans – Funnels – Suction • Good housekeeping There is always a better way!

Used Oil (Fleets) • • Pollution Prevention for Vehicle Extended drain intervals Testing Watch out: warranty Bypass filter – Can this help you • Synthetic oil – Can this help you Maintenance There is always a better way!

Oil Filters Pollution Prevention for • • • Good housekeeping Drain filters sufficiently Crush filters Collect in proper container Keep out of the rain Recycle Vehicle Maintenance There is always a better way!

Fluid Spills (“spill dry”) Pollution Prevention for Vehicle Maintenance • • 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!

Shop rags/towels • Use inventory control • Segregate from liquid wastes • Use industrial laundry Pollution Prevention for Vehicle Maintenance There is always a better way!

Parts Washers & Cleaning Solvents Pollution Prevention for Vehicle Maintenance • • • 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!

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

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

Washwater (from floor cleaning) • Use better housekeeping and spill prevention • Use less water Pollution Prevention for Vehicle Maintenance – 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!

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

Hand Washing • • Wipe in rags first Solvents strip natural oils Are you on septic tank? Use gloves Pollution Prevention for Vehicle Maintenance There is always a better way!

Refrigerants • • Repair A/C leaks Use recovery / recycle equipment Technician certification Use alternative refrigerant Pollution Prevention for Vehicle Maintenance There is always a better way!

Batteries • Store properly – away from drain – impermeable surface – under cover Pollution • Return to supplier Prevention for Vehicle Maintenance There is always a better way!

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

Other P 2 Opportunities. . . • Use above ground lifts • Use alternative fuels • Keep fleet tuned Pollution Prevention for Vehicle Maintenance There is always a better way!

Pollution Prevention for Vehicle Maintenance There is always a better way!