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Auto Recycling and Metal ProcessingContact: Christine Grossman (800) 662-9278 Agency: Environmental Quality
Tracking and understanding all of the state and federal environmental regulations affecting auto recycling and metal processing can be a daunting task. This web site was created to serve as a central repository of environmental resources applicable to auto recyclers and metal processors.
Call the DEQ's Environmental Assistance Center at 800-662-9278 if you need copies of publications or need help in complying with the regulations.
GENERAL INFORMATION
HAZARDOUS WASTE AND LIQUID INDUSTRIAL WASTE
- General - laws/rules, permit/license applications, operational memos, facility directory informat
- Introduction to Hazardous Waste Regulations Recorded Webinars - three free, one hour, recorded, on-demand, webinars that help viewers understand and comply with the hazardous and liquid industrial waste regulations with ease. Each webinar is delivered by inspection staff and is one hour. Topics include:
- waste characterization and generator status determination
- generator accumulation and storage requirements
- recordkeeping requirements and what to expect on inspection day
- Generator Guidance - guidance on waste characterization, generator accumulation, manifesting and disposal requirements
- Waste Type Guidance- guidance on antifreeze, batteries, used oil, electric lamps, electronics, and salvage yard wastes, and more
- Inspection/Self Audit Forms- inspection checklists used by DEQ staff for the hazardous waste and liquid industrial waste inspections
- Site Identification Notification- form and instructions for obtaining a Site (EPA) Identification Numbers
- Uniform Manifests - instructions for ordering and completing a uniform manifest for transport and disposal of hazardous waste, liquid industrial waste, used oil, and PCB wastes
- Transporters - laws/rules, permit/registration applications, participating transporters, etc for transport of hazardous waste and liquid industrial waste
SOLID WASTE
- General - laws/rules, permit/license applications, operational memos, facility directory, solid waste planning, etc.
- Recycling Exemption Resources - generic exemption information for recycling materials subject to solid waste regulation
TIRES
RADIOACTIVE WASTE
- General - Nuclear Regulatory Commission authority, state and federal rules, registration form, radiological protection notices and guidelines, Regulatory laws/rules, permit/license applications, operational memos, facility directory information
POLY CHLORINATED BYPHENOL (PCB) WASTE
INDUSTRIAL STORM WATER
- General - permits, forms, checklists, training videos, pollution prevention plans, and sampling
- Regulations - stormwater statute and rules
- Permits Checklists
SPILLAGE OF POLLUTING MATERIALS/POLLUTION INCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (PIPP)
AIR
- General- laws and rules
- Open burning- open burning permits, prohibitions, alternatives, model ordinance language, fire training)
- Permits- air use permits to install, renewable operating permits
PROCESS/ACTIVITY SPECIFIC GUIDANCE
- Auto Repair/Recycling/Fluid Removal
- Degreasing/Metalworking
- Roadway/Sewer Maintenance
- Building Maintenance
OTHER RESOURCES
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