Pollution Prevention Guides for
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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