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TABLE OF CONTENTS
(Navigation buttons are located at the bottom of each individual fact sheet.)

 

Glossary - important terms encountered in the following fact sheets.
Sheet 1 - Introducing Pollution Prevention    
• Defining Pollution Prevention 
• Auto body Shop Wastes 
• Benefits Of Pollution Prevention 
• How To Use This Guide 
Sheet 2 - Getting Started 
• Top Management Commitment 
• Select An Assessment Team 
• Identify And Assess Pollution Prevention Opportunities 
• Implement 
• Evaluate And Modify 
• Pollution Prevention Program Checklist 
Sheet 3 - Defining a Waste 
• Defining A Hazardous Waste 
• Exempt Hazardous Wastes 
• Universal Wastes 
• Determining Your Generator Size 
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Defining A Solid Waste 
Sheet 4 - Housekeeping 
• Purchasing 
• Inventory Control 
• Safety And Training 
• Material Use And Storage 
Sheet 5 - Paint Preparation and Application
• Managing Auto body Repair Materials 
• Less Hazardous Material Selection 
• Improving The Paint Application Process 
• Reducing Paint-Contaminated Wastes 
Sheet 6 - Paint Equipment Cleanup 
• Gun Washing Systems 
• Efficient Solvent Use 
• Managing Paint Booth Filters Properly 
• Cleaning Paint Booths 
Sheet 7 - Auto Body Solid Waste
 
 
Sheet 8 - Automotive Fluids
Cleaning Solvents 
• Antifreeze
• Aerosols
Sheet 9 - Used Oil 
• Reusing And Recycling Used Oil 
• Disposal Options For Used Oil 
Sheet 10 - Automotive Fuels
• Avoiding Spills And Leaks
• Reusing Used Fuel 
• Managing Used Fuel 
Sheet 11 - Used Filters
• Recycling Used Filters 
• Managing Used Filters 
Sheet 12 - Waste Water and Sludge
Sheet 13 - Used Batteries
• Battery Storage 
• Battery Reuse And Recycling 
• Disposal Options 
Sheet 14 - Used Refrigerants
• Servicing Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners 
• Alternative Refrigerants 
Sheet 15 - Shop Towels
• Reusable Shop Towels 
Sheet 16 - Office Waste 
• Paper
• Packaging
• Equipment
• Lunchroom
• Maintenance
Sheet 17 - Energy Conservation
• Energy Savings Tips
Sheet 18 - Water Conservation
• Water Conservation Tips
Acknowledgments - authors and contributing organizations.
 

 

Original Publication by:

Lara M. Dando and Michael P. Vogel
Montana State University Extension Service
Pollution Prevention Program Taylor Hall Bozeman, Montana 59717
(406) 994-3451
funded by:
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
August 1997


Updated for Internet Publication by:
Tom Bass and Jon Hudson
August 2000

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