Collision Repair Hazardous Waste Environmental Compliance Paid for, in part, by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Collision Repair Hazardous Waste Management – what you need to know What types of waste are generated at a shop? What is a hazardous waste determination? Does Kansas have state-specific requirements? How do I store and management my waste? What are my recycling and disposal options? How can I minimize waste and save money? 2

Hazardous Waste Regulations You are responsible!! Each facility or collision repair shop must make a determination for each waste stream to determine if it is a hazardous waste or not. Perform a written evaluation of each waste. 3

Pause for a moment and think of any waste that is generated at a shop. What are some that you can think of? Paid for, in part, by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Waste at a Collision Repair Shop…. Spent solvents Waste or excess paints Paint filters Paint-related disposable items Solvent-contaminated rags Auto fluids – Used oil – Antifreeze – Refrigerant 5

Waste (Spent) Solvents and Paints Hazardous due to – Ignitability (flash point <140  F) – Sometimes toxicity (heavy metals) Collect in approved container Label “Hazardous Waste” Keep it closed Depending on where the was is stored, it may need to be dated too Disposal via licensed hazardous waste hauler 6

Spent Filters, Disposable Items, and Rags Are they hazardous? MSDS/knowledge of process Have tested by a certified lab If filters are hazardous, then cups, paper items are too Often hazardous and need to be disposed of as such Look at less hazardous alternatives 7

Auto Fluids – Waste? Used oil – Return to auto if possible – Collect, label, and recycle by licensed hauler Antifreeze – Return to the auto – Collect for recycling or disposal as hazardous Refrigerants – Several restrictions 8

Making a Waste Determination All businesses must make a “determination” for each waste stream and document whether the waste is a hazardous waste or not. How do I make a determination? – MSDS/knowledge of process and/or – Test the waste using a certified laboratory Technical guidance document: 9

Source:

Hazardous Waste Generator Categories Figured on total monthly generation of all hazardous waste sources combined – Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator – Kansas Small Quantity Generator – Small Quantity Generator – Large Quantity Generator 11

Hazardous Waste Regulations Main requirements  Label – “Hazardous Waste”  Containers, storage, and inspections  Keep it closed  Use a licensed hauler for disposal Technical guidance document: 12

Hazardous Waste Regulations Train your people, it is required! – Within 6 months of taking position and then annually – Keep paperwork for 3 years minimum – Proof of training – Determination documents – Manifests and land disposal restriction (LDR) 13

Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 Shifted the focus from “end-of-pipe” pollution treatment and cleanup, to policies, technologies, and processes which prevent and minimize the generation of pollution” 14

Why Pollution Prevention? Waste prevention: – Waste reduction – Source of process substitution – Recycling – Final treatment and disposal Equals benefits: – Financial (front and back end) – Environmental – Worker health and safety – Public image 15

Pollution Prevention Opportunities Change the process Basic housekeeping Prevention, detection, and cleanup of leaks and spills – Up to 40% of solvent lost here – Store material on pallets or in separate containment area – Use dry cleanup methods Inventory control – Purchase only what you need 16

Pollution Prevention Opportunities Change the material Consider less hazardous alternatives – Water-based paints – Paints without heavy metals 17

Pollution Prevention Opportunities Change the technology Spray gun equipment – HVLP uses 40-50% less product – Easy cleaning Solvent recycling or distillation – Greatly reduces raw material purchases – Shops have reduced waste by as much as 80% (source: ntRecycling.pdf) ntRecycling.pdf Decreased air and waste emissions 18

Where to Go for Help Free, non-regulatory, confidential – KSU PPI, SBEAP (see brochure) – or 19

Helpful Resources Hazardous Waste Generator Handbook 00-HWGenHandbook2011.pdf 00-HWGenHandbook2011.pdf Technical Guidance documents SBEAP online training waste waste 20