Automotive Salvage and Scrap Metal Handlers
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Automotive Salvage and Scrap Metal Handlers
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.
- Guide for Salvage Yard Owners
- Waste Quick Look Guide - Automotive Salvage and Scrap Metal Handlers
- Who Needs a State License for Dealing in Vehicles
- State of Michigan License Search
General information
Environmental compliance resources
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Auto Repair/Recycling/Fluid Removal
- Antifreeze
- Scrap Metal Bins and Roll Off Boxes
- Automotive Mechanical Repair
- Universal Waste
- Used Oil/Spent Filters
Degreasing/Metalworking
Roadway/Sewer Maintenance
Building Maintenance
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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
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General - laws/rules, permit/license applications, operational memos, facility directory information
Waste Webinar Series - 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
PCB Waste Guidance: www.epa.gov/pcbs/learn-about-polychlorinated-biphenyls
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 EGLE staff for the hazardous waste and liquid industrial waste inspections
Site Identification Notification- form for obtaining a Site (EPA) Identification Numbers
Transporters- laws/rules, permit/registration applications, participating transporters, etc. for transport of hazardous waste and liquid industrial waste
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
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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
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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
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General - collection, transportation, and disposal/recycling/processing, and more
Registration and Reporting - for haulers and collection sites
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General - permits, forms, checklists, training videos, pollution prevention plans, and sampling
Regulations - stormwater statute and rules