DEQ - Auto Recycling and Metal Processing

Auto Recycling and Metal Processing

Contact: 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

General - collection, transportation, and disposal/recycling/processing, and more
Registration - registration forms for haulers and collection sites
Manifest Forms and Instructions - manifest form and instructions for tire transport

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

General - laws/rules (see Part 147)
EPA PCB Information - EPA main page for PCB regulations under the Toxic Substance control Act
Attorney General Opinion - Michigan Attorney General Opinion on PCB Regulation in Michigan

INDUSTRIAL STORM WATER

General - permits, forms, checklists, training videos, pollution prevention plans, and sampling
Regulations - stormwater statute and rules
Permits Checklists
- Auto Recycler/Salvage Yard Checklist
- Metal Processor Checklist

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
- Mobile Power Washing

OTHER RESOURCES