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Auto Body Shops Pollution Prevention Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Glossary - important terms of the auto body industry

#1 - Introducing Pollution Prevention
• Defining Pollution Prevention 
• Auto body Shop Wastes 
• Benefits Of Pollution Prevention 
• How To Use This Guide 

#2 - Getting Started
• Top Management Commitment 
• Select An Assessment Team 
• Identify And Assess Pollution Prevention Opportunities 
• Implement 
• Evaluate And Modify 
• Pollution Prevention Program Checklist

#3 - Defining a Waste
• Defining A Hazardous Waste 
• Exempt Hazardous Wastes 
• Universal Wastes 
• Determining Your Generator Size 
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Defining A Solid Waste 

#4 - Housekeeping
• Purchasing 
• Inventory Control 
• Safety And Training 
• Material Use And Storage 

#5 - Paint Preparation and Application
• Managing Auto body Repair Materials 
• Less Hazardous Material Selection 
• Improving The Paint Application Process 
• Reducing Paint-Contaminated Wastes

#6 - Paint Equipment Cleanup
• Gun Washing Systems 
• Efficient Solvent Use 
• Managing Paint Booth Filters Properly 
• Cleaning Paint Booths 

#7 - Auto Body Solid Waste

#8 - Automotive Fluids
• Cleaning Solvents 
• Antifreeze
• Aerosols

#9 - Used Oil
• Reusing And Recycling Used Oil 
• Disposal Options For Used Oil

#10 - Automotive Fuels
• Avoiding Spills And Leaks
• Reusing Used Fuel 
• Managing Used Fuel 

#11 - Used Filters
• Recycling Used Filters 
• Managing Used Filters 

#12 - Waste Water and Sludge

#13 - Used Batteries
• Battery Storage 
• Battery Reuse And Recycling 
• Disposal Options 

#14 - Used Refrigerants
• Servicing Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners 
• Alternative Refrigerants 

#15 - Shop Towels
• Reusable Shop Towels 

#16 - Office Waste 
• Paper
• Packaging
• Equipment
• Lunchroom
• Maintenance

#17 - Energy Conservation
• Energy Savings Tips

#18 - Water Conservation
• Water Conservation Tips

Updated for Internet Publication August 2000

Originally Published by:
Montana State University Extension Service
Pollution Prevention Program, Bozeman, Montana
Lara M. Dando and Michael P. Vogel
August 1997

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