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URL: /03/02542.pdf
Length: 34 pages
Date: 1995
Full Work Author: Chardoul, Nicole; Davis, Christian; Grasman, Scott; West, Colleen
Full Title: Auto Body Restoration and Painting - A Success Story in Waste Reduction 1992-93
URL: /07/06582.htm
Full Work Author: Waste Reduction, Recycling and Litter Control Program
Abstract: The key to this company's success has been a commitment to stay one step ahead of the regulations, and to provide a healthy and safe environment for the employees. The owner believes that improvements made on environmental issues have also resulted in improved worker conditions, and vice versa. The sum of both efforts has produced a cleaner working environment, which has resulted in higher quality work and greater efficiency, which in turn has attracted more business. The company's growth since 1986 is compelling testimony that waste reduction pays.
Full Title: Case Studies in Aqueous Parts Cleaning - Best Environmental Practices for Auto Repair Shops
URL: /03/02965.pdf
Length: 4 pages
Date: November 1999
Full Work Author: US EPA
Section Author: US EPA
Abstract: This is a fact sheet of case studies of aqueous cleaning conducted in California between 1997 and 1999 outlining the success of shops that have switched to aqueous cleaning from cleaning with solvents.
Full Title: Case Studies in Aqueous Parts Cleaning - Best Environmental Practices for Fleet Maintenance
URL: /03/02973.pdf
Length: 4 pages
Date: November 1999
Full Work Author: US EPA
Section Author: US EPA
Abstract: This is a fact sheet with information and the benefits of using aqueous cleaning over solvents.
Full Title: Pollution Prevention Mini-Assessment At An Auto Body Repair Company
URL: /01/00320.htm
Length: 1 page
Full Work Author: CO Department of Public Health and Environment
Abstract: Summarizes the results of an assessment by the Colorado State University Waste Minimization Assessment Center. Objective was to identify practical steps to minimize waste generation at an auto body repair company by providing technical assistance in pollution prevention.
Full Title: Reusable Oil Filters - Best Environmental Practices for Fleet Maintenance
URL: /03/02971.pdf
Length: 2 pages
Date: November 1999
Full Work Author: US EPA
Section Author: US EPA
Abstract: This is a fact sheet with information and the benefits of using reusable oil filters.
Fact Sheets |
URL: /16/15634.pdf
Length: 2 pages
Date: 6/98
Full Work Author: US EPA, Pollution Prevention and Toxics
Full Title: Environmental Compliance Checklist for Auto Body Repair Shops
URL: /06/05082.pdf
Length: 10 pages
Date: October 1998
Full Work Author: Montana Pollution Prevention Program
Abstract: The intent of this checklist is to provide a plain-English overview of many of the hazardous waste, air, and water regulations that may apply to auto body shops in Montana.
Full Title: Environmental Fact Sheet - Properly Managing Used Oil Filters
URL: /01/00211.pdf
Length: 2 pages
Date: July 1994
Full Work Author: US Environmental Protection Agency, Solid Waste and Emergency Response
Abstract: This fact sheet gives information on recycling used oil and used oil filters.
Full Title: Fact Sheet - Automobile Air Conditioners and Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's)
URL: /02/01044.pdf
Length: 4 pages
Date: September 1996
Full Work Author: NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Full Title: Fact Sheet - Eliminating Vehicle Oil Changes and/or Oil Filters Disposal
URL: /01/00124.htm
Length: 4 pages
Date: August 1996
Full Work Author: NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Abstract: This fact sheet identifies 2 major sources of pollution : used oil drained from various types of engines and used oil filters. Two technologies that reduce or eliminate the frequency of oil changes and the generation of used oil filters and could completely eliminate both of these pollutants are described in this sheet: by-pass filters and reusable oil filters.
Full Title: Fact Sheet - Management of Aerosol Cans for Businesses and Industries
URL: /01/00007.htm
Length: 2 pages
Date: March 1997
Full Work Author: NC Office of Waste Reduction and NC Division of Solid Waste Management
Abstract: This fact sheet provides information on proper disposal of aerosol cans used by businesses and industries.
Full Title: Fact Sheet - Management of Used Oil Filters
URL: /01/00218.htm
Length: 2 pages
Date: 1996
Full Work Author: NC Office of Waste Reduction
Abstract: This fact sheet discusses the proper management and disposal of used oil filters.
Full Title: Fact Sheet - Used Motor Oil
URL: /01/00015.htm
Length: 3 pages
Date: November 1995
Full Work Author: NC Office of Waste Reduction
Abstract: This fact sheet provides information on the proper disposal and reduction of used motor oil.
Full Title: Fact Sheet - Used Tires
URL: /01/00016.htm
Length: 2 pages
Date: January 1995
Full Work Author: NC Office of Waste Reduction and NC Division of Solid Waste Management
Abstract: This fact sheet on used tires discusses problems, pollution prevention methods, advice on hauling tires, and applicable North Carolina laws.
Full Title: Here's How to Handle Auto Repair Shop Hazardous Waste
URL: /15/14795.pdf
Length: 4 pages
Date: 5/97
Full Work Author: Kansas Small Business Environmental Assistance Program
Abstract: How to Handle Auto Repair Shop Hazardous Waste
Full Title: How Do I Manage My Used Rags And Other Absorbents
URL: /13/12905.pdf
Length: 2 pages
Full Work Author: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Small Business
Section Author: Office of Small Business
Full Title: Management of Lead-Acid Batteries
URL: /01/00107.htm
Length: 2 pages
Date: June 1996
Full Work Author: NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Abstract: This fact sheet provides information on the proper management of used lead-acid batteries.
Full Title: Managing Used Oil - Advice for Small Businesses
URL: /01/00212.pdf
Length: 4 pages
Date: November 1996
Full Work Author: US Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract: This fact sheet contains valuable information for businesses such as service stations, fleet maintenance facilities, and 'quick lube' shops that generate and handle used oil. It summarizes the U.S. EPA's used oil management standards which are detailed in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 279.
Full Title: North Carolina Lube Oil By-Pass Filter Project
URL: /13/12918.pdf
Length: 6 pages
Full Work Author: Albright, Bill; N.C. Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Full Title: Profit Through Prevention - Best Environmental Practices for Auto Repair and Fleet Maintenance
URL: /03/02963.pdf
Length: 4 pages
Date: November 1999
Full Work Author: US EPA
Abstract: This is a fact sheet of step-by-step instructions that can help auto repair shops and fleet maintenance personnel to reduce waste, avoid regulatory problems and save money.
Full Title: Regulatory Compliance and Pollution Prevention Tips for Automotive Repair and Autobody Shops
URL: /13/12907.pdf
Length: 8 pages
Full Work Author: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Small Business
Section Author: Office of Small Business
Full Title: The Finishing Line - Q & A on Low VOC Compliant Coatings for Auto Body Shops
URL: /03/02179.pdf
Length: 8 pages
Date: 1999
Full Work Author: Northeast Waste Management Officials' Association
Articles and Reports |
URL: /13/12917.pdf
Length: 6 pages
Date: 3/2000
Full Work Author: Albright, Bill; N.C. Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Full Title: Automotive Mercury Switch Recycling Project
URL: /41/40046.htm
Full Work Author: NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Section Author: Pollution Prevention Unit
Abstract: This fact sheet discusses a program to remove switches from end-of-life and on-the-road automobiles to reduce the amount of mercury occurring in the air. The sheet discusses program barriers, as well as the ability to carry out the program in other states.
Full Title: Biochemicals for the Automotive Industry - The Carbohydrate Economy - Industrial Products from the Soil
URL: /07/06851.pdf
Length: 19 pages
Full Work Author: Carstensen, Michelle
Abstract: This report identifies companies and products that use naturally-derived materials in the following operations: cleaning/degreasing, paint stripping, paint application, automotive fluids and assembly of automotive components.
Full Title: Sustainability in State Government
URL: /01/00770.pdf
Length: 8 pages
Date: September 1998
Full Work Author: NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Abstract: What state agencies can do to become more sustainable and examples.
Full Title: Toxics in Vehicles: Mercury
URL: /19/18304.pdf
Length: 76 pages
Date: 1/01
Full Work Author: Ecology Center - Great Lakes United - University of Tennessee Center for Clean Products and Clean Technologies
Abstract: This report examines the historic and continuing use of toxic mercury in automobiles and estimates its release to the environment from end-of-life (ELV) processing. Despite voluntary agreements in the late 1990's by automakers to phase out mercury-containing switches and other parts, these items continue to be used in new vehicle fleets, and some uses are even increasing. This report shows that emissions from vehicle recycling and disposal is one of the largest sources of mercury contamination to the environment, with as much as 200 metric tons now in the North American Vehicle fleet. The report also examines strategies for cleaner production and proposes key policy solutions to eliminate mercury hazards from new and existing vehicles.
Manuals |
URL: /05/04849.pdf
Length: 48 pages
Date: 07/30/98
Full Work Author: Georgia Tech Research Institute; Electro-Optics, Environment, and Materials Laboratory; Environmental Management Branch
Abstract: This automotive shop manual provides detailed instruction on the proper methods of handling hazardous wastes in an automotive repair environment.
Full Title: EPA Office of Compliance Sector Notebook Project - Profile of the Motor Vehicle Assembly Industry
URL: /01/00390.pdf
Length: 148 pages
Date: September 1995
Full Work Author: US Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance
Abstract: This report profiles the motor vehicle assembly industry, with descriptions of industrial processes and EPA Toxic Release Inventory data. It also discusses pollution prevention opportunities, federal regulations, and compliance and enforcement initiatives.
Full Title: Pollution Prevention for Auto Body and Auto Repair Shops
URL: /16/15277.pdf
Length: 4 pages
Full Work Author: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Pollution Prevention Program
Abstract: Guide for pollution prevention for auto repair and body shops.
Full Title: Pollution Prevention for Auto Maintenance and Repair Shops
URL: /15/14839.pdf
Length: 8 pages
Date: 2/00
Full Work Author: Davis, Sherry
Abstract: This document provides guidance to help shop owners handle these wastes in cost-effective and environmentally sound ways by practicing pollution prevention methods
Full Title: RCRA In Focus: Vehicle Maintenance
URL: /12/11806.pdf
Length: 20 pages
Date: June 1999
Full Work Author: US EPA
Abstract: Whether you are tuning an engine, replacing a battery, changing the oil, or doing body work, your vehicle maintenance operations probably generate hazardous wastes. That means you must follow regulations issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) under a law called the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Under RCRA, you are required to follow certain practices and procedures associated with the safe management of hazardous waste. RCRA in Focus provides an overview of the basic federal regulations covering wastes that are likely to be hazardous in your business. It also provides recycling and pollution prevention options to help businesses decrease the amount of hazardous waste they produce.
Web sites |
URL: http://www.ccar-greenlink.org
Full Work Author: The Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair (CCAR)
Abstract: CCAR-GreenLink® offers the more than 1 million automotive technicians and automotive educators, and half-million businesses, including automotive service and repair facilities, autobody shops and vehicle dealers, quick access to important information on a variety of environmental issues these professionals encounter.
Full Title: Consolidated Screening Checklist For Automotive Repair Facilities
URL: http://www.ccar-greenlink.org/vshops/checklist.html
Full Work Author: US EPA; The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair--CCAR®
Abstract: The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing this guidebook and screening checklist as a public service to the automotive service and repair industry. The Office of Compliance, through various meetings with industry representatives, shop owners and technicians, found that the main issue for automotive service and repair shops not in compliance with applicable environmental regulations was the lack of information available to the shop owner. This guidebook highlights for the user the various federal environmental programs a shop owner may be subject to, depending upon the activities that occur at the shop.
Full Title: P2 GEMS - Automotive
URL: http://www.p2gems.org/index.php?action=browse_subcategory&id=135
Full Work Author: Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI)
Abstract: The Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) sponsored the creation and maintenance of P2 GEMS for TUR Planners, specially trained professionals in industry who assist companies in facility planning and TUR Plan certification.
Full Title: Pollution Prevention for Auto Repair and Fleet Maintenance
URL: http://www.epa.gov/region09/waste/p2/autofleet/
Full Work Author: US EPA
Abstract: These fact sheets provide complete environmental, technical and economic evaluations of the top pollution prevention "fixes" for auto repair and fleet maintenance operations. You can also order videos that feature these same P2 "fixes" at work in auto repair shops and fleet maintenance operations, and that include operator testimonials and case studies.
Full Title: The Canadian Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse
URL: http://www.ec.gc.ca/cppic/en/search.cfm?txtSearchString=automotive
Full Work Author: The National Office of Pollution Prevention, Canada
Abstract: This site contains a searchable database of pollution prevention information. From the main page, choose the automotive subsection and then search for specific areas of concern. Most documents are available on-line.
Full Title: Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Series
URL: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/deptmpl.asp?url=/content/dep/Factsheets/home.asp
Full Work Author: Montgomery County, Maryland - Department of Environmental Protection
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