Fuel For Thought ... How to Reduce Wastes at Your Shop

Vehicle maintenance involves handling and managing a wide variety of materials and wastes. Some of these wastes can be toxic to fish, wildlife and humans when improperly managed. No matter the amount of waste produced, it is to the shop's legal and financial advantage to manage the wastes properly and, even more importantly, to prevent pollution.

EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assistance has developed a brochure that identifies some waste reduction and pollution prevention (P2) options that may be followed to ensure wastes do not end up in the wrong place where they can cause harm. In addition, a list of important contacts and useful waste reduction and P2 tips is provided.

Click here for an online copy of the brochure in PDF format.

Updated: Feb. 25, 2004