Collision Repair Hazardous Waste Environmental Compliance Paid for, in part, by the Kansas...

Collision Repair

Hazardous Waste Environmental Compliance

Paid for, in part, by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Collision RepairHazardous 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?

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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.

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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

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Waste (Spent) Solvents and Paints• Hazardous due to – Ignitability (flash point <140F)– 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

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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

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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

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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:www.kdheks.gov/waste/techguide/hw-2011-G1.pdf

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Source: http://www.kdheks.gov/waste/techguide/hw-2011-G1.pdf

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

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Hazardous Waste Regulations

• Main requirements Label – “Hazardous Waste” Containers, storage, and inspections Keep it closed Use a licensed hauler for disposal

Technical guidance document:www.kdheks.gov/waste/techguide/HW-2005-G1.pdf

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Hazardous Waste Regulations

• Train your people, it is required!– Within 6 months of taking position and then annually– www.sbeap.org

• Keep paperwork for 3 years minimum– Proof of training– Determination documents– Manifests and land disposal restriction (LDR)

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Pollution Prevention Act of 1990

Shifted the focus from

“end-of-pipe” pollution treatment and cleanup,to policies, technologies, and processes whichprevent and minimize the generation of pollution”

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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

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Pollution Prevention OpportunitiesChange 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

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Pollution Prevention OpportunitiesChange the material

• Consider less hazardous alternatives – Water-based paints– Paints without heavy metals

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Pollution Prevention OpportunitiesChange 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:

www.dtsc.ca.gov/PollutionPrevention/ABP/upload/TD_FS_SolventRecycling.pdf)

• Decreased air and waste emissions

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Where to Go for Help

• Free, non-regulatory, confidential– KSU PPI, SBEAP (see brochure)– 1-800-578-8898 or www.sbeap.org

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Helpful Resources

•Hazardous Waste Generator Handbook www.kdheks.gov/waste/forms/hazwaste/gen700-HWGenHandbook2011.pdf •Technical Guidance documents www.kdheks.gov/waste/p_techguides.html •SBEAP online training www.sbeap.org/training/course/hazardous-waste

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