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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