A Quick Look at Your Automobile Recycling Facility
This checklist is designed to help automobile recycler owners to prevent pollution and identify opportunities for additional pollution prevention measures.
| Checklist Questions | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Is there a way to change a process so that it does not produce a waste? | ||
| Can you use products with a lower toxicity? | ||
| Are all containers properly labeled? | ||
| Are containers closed, covered, in good condition, and away from equipment that can cause them to tip? | ||
| Is equipment well maintained to prevent leaks and spills? | ||
| Are storage and work areas clean and well organized? | ||
| Do you use drip pans to minimize the use of absorbents? | ||
| Do you use funnels or pumps when transferring or dispensing chemicals? | ||
| Is there a concrete drip pad for fluid removal and indoor waste storage? | ||
| Is there a platform or step next to storage drums so that employees do not have to lift drain pans above their waists, risking a spill? | ||
| Are measures in place to prevent materials from being discharged to the ground, dry well, or septic system? | ||
| Are floor drains sealed? | ||
| Are mercury switches removed and recycled prior to vehicle storage? | ||
| When you purchase a new product, do you ask for the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)? | ||
| Do you maintain an inventory of waste? |
