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Environmental Compliance andPollution Prevention Guide for

Automobile Recyclers

Attention

In 2006 the Environmental Conservation Law Article 27 wasamended adding Title 23. This Title has made some of thesuggested pollution prevention measures mentioned in thefollowing January 2003 version of the The EnvironmentalCompliance and Pollution Prevention Guide for AutomobileRecyclers mandatory. The Guide is being updated. In theinterim, please use the manual in conjunction with Article27, Title 23.

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New York State

Department of Environmental Conservation

Environmental Complianceand

Pollution Prevention Guidefor

Automobile Recyclers

January 2003

George E. Pataki, Governor Erin M. Crotty, Commissioner

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Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

General Pollution Prevention Tips for Auto Recyclers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Air Quality Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Hazardous Waste Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Solid Waste Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Annual Waste Fluid Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Water Quality Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Pretreatment Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Safe Drinking Water Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Bulk Storage Tank Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

EPA Tank Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

DEC Tank Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installing a New System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Retrofitting Existing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Closing the Old System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Typical Waste Issues at Automobile Recycling Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Absorbents and Floor Dry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Aerosol Cans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Air Bags (undeployed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Brake Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Burn Barrels and Open Burning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Floor Drains and Wastewater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Fluorescent Bulbs and Other Hazardous Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Fuel Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Lead-Acid Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Mercury Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Motor Vehicle Refinishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Parts Cleaning and Degreasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Refrigerants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Shop Towels, Rags and Soiled Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Spills and Releases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Used Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Used Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Used Oil Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Used Oil Space Heaters and Burning Used Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Summary of Laws, Rules and Regulations Relating to Automobile Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Inspection Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

NOITT Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Waste Fluid Disposal Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Resource Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

NYSDEC Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

NYSDEC Regional Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Resource Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

US Environmental Protection Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

NYS Permitted Household Hazardous Waste Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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INTRODUCTION

Automobile recyclers and dismantlers are inthe business of taking otherwise discardedproducts and reusing or recycling them. Theautomobile recycling industry reduces theneed to produce new vehicle components,helps reduce the amount of landfill spaceneeded for disposal, and can reducecontamination from hazardous waste andpollutants if properly managed.

The discarded cars and waste parts that arethe business of the automobile recycler cancontribute to a number of environmentalproblems if proper precautions are not taken.The mishandling of vehicle fluids such asgasoline or diesel fuel, transmission andbrake fluids, and oil can result in ground andsurface water contamination. Other possibleenvironmental contaminants are mercuryfrom switches and mercury-containinglamps, lead from lead-acid batteries,chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and otherrefrigerants from air conditioning units,scrap metal and waste tires.

This guide is designed to inform theautomobile recycler about registrations,permits and regulations pertinent to theindustry, and to aid the automobile recyclerin developing pollution prevention measuresthat can minimize waste and promoteenvironmental compliance. The term“pollution prevention” refers to theelimination or reduction in volume ortoxicity of waste prior to generation or priorto recycling, treatment or release to theenvironment. Pollution prevention can alsobe referred to as waste reduction, wasteminimization, or source reduction. Aneffective pollution prevention program can:

• Reduce the risk of criminal and civilliability.

• Reduce your operating costs.• Enhance your company’s image in

the community.• Protect public health and the

environment.

One of the best means of reducing andeliminating pollutants and improvingenvironmental compliance is by developingbetter operating procedures and preventivemaintenance policies. The general practicesbelow can be a first step in implementing apollution prevention program.

General Pollution Prevention Tips forAutomobile Recycling Facilities

� Drain fuels and refrigerants into theproper container as soon as possible,and remove batteries and enginesthrough the hood (tipped vehiclesallow fluids to spill onto the ground).Use a pad constructed of animpervious material, such asconcrete, when draining fluids ordismantling vehicles. In addition, alldraining, dismantling and crushingshould be conducted under a roof orinside a building. These measureshelp contain spills and preventcontaminants from entering surfacewaters or ground waters.

� Label containers used to collectwaste fluids. Train employees to putwaste fluids in the correct container.Don’t mix different types of wastefluids; contamination may prohibitrecycling opportunities, and requiredisposal options that are more costly.

� Use good housekeeping procedures,such as using drip pans, funnels andpumps when transferring ordispensing chemicals. Also, use a

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step or platform next to the storagecontainer so that employees do nothave to lift drain pans above theirwaists, risking spills. These measureswill decrease the number of spillsand reduce the cost of hazardouswaste disposal.

� Cover solvent tanks and containerswhen not in use to reduceevaporation. Check levelsperiodically to detect leaks andprevent overfilling.

� Improve your purchasing andinventory methods to ensure thatmaterials do not exceed shelf life.Date all raw materials and chemicalsand use the first-in, first-out methodof inventory control. Expired andoutdated materials that can’t be usedcreate unnecessary waste.

� Improve employee awareness ofwaste management issues. Attendand offer training sessions onregulatory compliance and wasteminimization so that you and youremployees are familiar with theproper waste management strategies.

To protect the health and safety of ourenvironment and the public, the Departmentof Environmental Conservation isresponsible for ensuring that automobilerecyclers are in compliance with theenvironmental laws, rules and regulationsthat apply to these facilities. Periodically,Environmental Conservation Officers andother DEC staff may conduct siteinspections to observe the managementpractices at the facility and to determinewhether the facility is in compliance withapplicable environmental regulations. Theinspection checklist used as a guide by DECstaff is included at the end of this manual(page 35) to help further your understandingof these site inspections.

AIR QUALITYREGULATIONS

The Department’s Division of Air Resourcesregulates activities such as open burning,waste oil burning, degreasing (partswashing), and motor vehicle refinishing. TheDivision also issues permits andregistrations for some of these activities. Inaddition, the United States EnvironmentalProtection Agency (USEPA) regulates thehandling and management of Freon andother refrigerants. Contact your regionalNYS Department of EnvironmentalConservation (DEC) office, Division of AirResources, if you have any questionsregarding air emissions or air permits.

Air permit requirements can be found inTitle 6 New York Codes, Rules, andRegulations, Part 201 (6 NYCRR Part 201),and the volatile organic compound (VOC)limitations are found in 6 NYCRR Part 228.Automobile recycling facilities should alsoaddress the requirements of 6 NYCRR Part226, Solvent Metal Cleaning Processes, and40 CFR Part 63 Subpart T.

Conducting motor vehicle refinishing, suchas painting or surface coating using sprayguns, would be the activity most likely totrigger the need for an air emission permit orregistration at a vehicle dismantling facility.Note that air permits and registrations coveroperations at the entire facility. Therefore, ifvehicle refinishing activities at a facilitytrigger the need for such authorization, allother emission sources at the facility must beconsidered and covered under the permit, asappropriate.

If you refinish vehicles in New York State,you may be required to obtain an air permitor registration. All vehicle refinishing

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operations using spray gun equipmentlocated in the New York City MetropolitanArea (New York City, Westchester,Rockland, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties)and the Lower Orange County MetropolitanArea (Towns of Blooming Grove, Chester,Highlands, Monroe, Tuxedo, Warwick, andWoodbury) must obtain an air permit orregistration no matter how much surfacecoating (e.g., paints, solvents) they use.Vehicle refinishers located outside the NewYork City Metropolitan Area mustdetermine if they need an air permit orregistration and, in addition, they shoulddetermine if 6 NYCRR Part 228, SurfaceCoating Process, applies to them.

If your facility is not exempt from 6NYCRR Part 201, as described below, youwill need to obtain a Minor FacilityRegistration, State Facility Permit, or a TitleV Permit.

You are exempt from 6 NYCRR Part 201registration or permitting requirements andfrom 6 NYCRR Part 228 VOC requirementsif your facility is not located in the NewYork City Metropolitan Area or LowerOrange County Metropolitan Area, and youmeet both the following conditions:

• Your facility uses fewer than 25gallons per month collectively ofpaints, lacquers, makeup solvents,and cleanup solvents.

• Your facility performs all abrasivecleaning and surface coatingoperations in an enclosed buildingand the emissions are exhausted toappropriate emission control devices.

Anybody conducting motor vehiclerefinishing must compute their VOCemissions and determine which, if any, airemission permits or registrations are

required. If you are a company with fewerthan 100 employees and need assistance incomputing your VOC emissions, finding outwhat registration/permits you need, orwhether 6 NYCRR Part 228 applies to yourshop, call the Small Business AssistanceProgram (SBAP) at (800) 780-7227. TheSBAP is a non-regulatory program thatprovides free confidential technicalassistance to help small businesses achievevoluntary compliance under the Clean AirAct.

HAZARDOUS WASTEREGULATIONS

The New York State hazardous wasteregulations are covered in 6 NYCRR Parts370-374 and 376 and apply to any businessin the automotive industry that generateshazardous waste.

No matter what wastes you dispose of, it isyour responsibility to determine the type andquantity of waste you generate and toproperly manage it. Since disposal costs forhazardous waste can be very expensive, it iswise to practice good hazardous wastemanagement. Call the DEC PollutionPrevention Hotline toll free at (800) 462-6553 for assistance with managing yourhazardous waste.

Here are some potentially hazardous wastesand waste fluids commonly generated byautomobile recyclers and dismantlers:

• Air bags (undeployed)• Antifreeze • Lead-acid batteries• Mercury switches• Old computers and other electronic

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• Shop towels, rags, and soiledclothing

• Used oil and filters

If you generate waste at your facility, youshould determine which wastes arehazardous. As a good management practice,you should always keep solid waste separatefrom your hazardous wastes. This willreduce or eliminate the mixing orcontamination of wastes, which couldincrease your disposal costs.

One way to make a hazardous wastedetermination is to see if your waste is listedin the New York State regulations, 6NYCRR Part 371. If your waste is listed, itis hazardous. If your waste is not listed inPart 371, it could still be a hazardous wasteif it exhibits a hazardous waste characteristicsuch as: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity,or toxicity as defined in 6 NYCRR Part 371.These definitions are explained in theEnvironmental Compliance and PollutionPrevention Guide for Small QuantityGenerators manual. This manual also givesmore detail on hazardous wasterequirements and is available by calling theDepartment of Environmental Conservationat (800) 462-6553 or from the DEC web siteat: http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/ppu/p2pub.html.

You can also apply your own knowledge ofthe waste to determine if it exhibits ahazardous characteristic. You must have abasis for making this determination such asmaterial safety data sheets (MSDSs) or pastanalytical results. MSDSs may containimportant information such as ignitability(flashpoint), corrosivity, or reactivity forsubstances or chemicals that you use in yourshop. Please note that MSDSs only describethe new product. A used product may

become a hazardous waste due to mixing orcontamination.

All hazardous waste generators that arerequired to manifest their hazardous wasteare subject to the EnvironmentalConservation Law (ECL) 27-0907. Thesegenerators must sign a certification on themanifest form that, “the generator ofhazardous waste has in place a program toreduce the volume or quantity of toxicity ofsuch waste to the degree determined by thegenerator to be economically practical.” Agood guide is the Hazardous WasteReduction Plan Guidance Document,available by calling the Waste ManagementSection of the Division of Solid andHazardous Materials at (518) 402-8633.

SOLID WASTEREGULATIONS

Every automobile recycler should be awareof what items they are discarding and howthey are disposing of them. The best way todo this is to develop a solid wastemanagement disposal plan for your shop.The first step in developing your plan is toconduct a waste audit of your business. Awaste audit will show where you canimprove your purchasing practices and helpidentify potential waste reduction andrecycling options. Also, a waste audit willhelp you get accurate information on thenature and quantity of your waste.Businesses that implement waste reduction,reuse and recycling have benefitted byreducing costs.

If you would like a copy of the Waste AuditReference Manual, call the DEC Bureau ofWaste Reduction and Recycling at (518)402-8705.

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Materials generated on or off site and thathave no recycling value must be disposed ofat a permitted solid waste managementfacility. Any materials, whether metallic ornonmetallic, that are not destined forrecycling are considered solid waste. Thesematerials cannot be disposed of at thedismantling facility by burial or incinerationand should not be stored on site for longerthan 18 months.

Annual Waste Fluid Report

By March 1 of each year, all vehicledismantling and scrap processing facilitiesmust file a waste fluid report with DEC. Acopy of the report must also be maintained atthe facility. The report must contain a list ofthe types and quantities of liquids whichhave been disposed of off-site in theprevious calendar year. In order to compilethis information, the site operator shouldretain copies of all the manifests receivedfrom the waste haulers who transported thefluids.

The annual waste fluid report shouldaccount for wastes drained from incomingvehicles. The Department of EnvironmentalConservation has prosecuted automobilerecycling facility owners for not drainingfluids from vehicles. Failure to drain fluidsthat are categorized as a hazardous substance(hazardous substances are listed in 6NYCRR Part 597 and include ethyleneglycol, Freon, and petroleum, among others)from vehicles prior to crushing is considereda release through the abandonment of ahazardous substance. Abandonment of ahazardous substance that endangers thepublic health, safety or the environment is acrime and is punishable by imprisonmentand/or a fine twice the amount of thedefendant’s gain or $25,000, which ever ishigher.

The annual report must include thefollowing information:

• The quantity and identity of all fluidsthat are handled on site (i.e.,refrigerants, engine oils, antifreeze)and that have been disposed of as awaste. Fluids which are reused orrecycled on site do not have to bereported.

• The identity of the transporters of allfluid wastes that were removed fromthe site.

• The identity of the recipients of allfluids wastes.

A standard reporting form is included at theend of this manual on page 39. Copies mustbe sent to DEC, Division of Solid andHazardous Materials, Bureau of WasteReduction and Recycling, 625 Broadway,Albany, NY 12233-7253, and to the DECregional office in which your facility islocated (see page 42).

WATER QUALITYREGULATIONS

State Pollutant Discharge EliminationSystem (SPDES) Permits

Individual SPDES Permits for DirectDischarges

If your facility discharges wastewater intosurface or ground waters directly through apoint source, then you are required to obtainan individual State Pollutant DischargeElimination System (SPDES) Permit. Thesepermits are regulated under 6 NYCRR Parts750-758.

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A SPDES permit lists all pollutants yourfacility is discharging into surface orgroundwater that DEC determines necessaryto address. It may contain limits, actionlevels or monitoring for each pollutant. For

surface waterdischarges, limitsapplied to yourdischarge will be themore stringent ofeither technology-based limits(sometimes referredto as best availabletechnology or BATlimits) or waterquality limits. Waterquality limits arecalculated accordingto the classificationand ambient

standards assigned to the specific water bodyreceiving the discharge. All surface watersin NYS are classified according to the bestusage (e.g., drinking water or fishpropagation). All fresh ground water isclassified as a source of a potable watersupply (GA). For discharges to groundwater, all limits are water-quality based(there are no technology-based limitsdeveloped for ground water).

To make certain you are complying withyour permit limits, you may be required tosample your discharge and submitmonitoring reports. Contact your regionalDEC office for information on obtaining aSPDES permit.

General SPDES Permits for Storm WaterDischarges

Storm water is water from rain or meltingsnow that doesn’t soak in to the ground butruns off into waterways. It flows from

rooftops, over paved areas and bare soil, andthrough sloped lawns while picking up avariety of materials on its way. As it flows,storm water runoff collects and transportssoil, animal waste, salt, pesticides,fertilizers, oil and grease, debris and otherpotential pollutants. The quality of runoff isaffected by a variety of factors and dependson the season, local meteorology, geographyand upon activities which lie in the path ofrunoff.

If your facility has storm water runoff thateventually ends up in a drainage ditch or asurface water, then you may be required toobtain a general SPDES permit which isissued to a class (or category) of activities.Instead of an application for an individualSPDES permit (as outlined above), eligibledischargers may obtain the authority todischarge by submitting a completed Noticeof Intent, Transfer or Termination (NOITT)form (seewww.dec.state.ny.us/website/dcs/permits/olpermits/noitt.pdf) or refer to the copy at theend of this manual on page 37. Just like anyother permit, activities which are coveredunder the general permit are required tocomply with the provisions of the generalpermit.

The most notable provision of the generalpermit for storm water is the implementationof a pollution prevention plan that is tailoredto the specific site and that is continuallyupdated. The plan is made up of variousBest Management Practices (BMPs),inspections and other requirements, each ofwhich is aimed at controlling pollutants attheir potential source(s).

General permits provide an alternative toindividual SPDES permitting and areavailable to any discharge which meets theeligibility provisions contained in the

NOTEIt is illegal todischargedirectly tosurface orground waterswithout aSPDES permit.Industrialdischarges toseptic systemsare also illegal.

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general permit. A discharger may haveappropriate authority to discharge stormwater under either type of SPDES permit.

The general SPDES permit addresses stormwater discharges associated with industrialactivity as required by EPA under the 1987Clean Water Act. The phrase “storm waterdischarge associated with industrial activity”refers to a storm water discharge from one of11 categories of industrial activity defined in40 CFR 122.26. Six of the categories aredefined by Standard Industrial Codes (SIC),while the other five categories are identifiedthrough narrative descriptions of theregulated industrial activity. The categorythat pertains to automobile recyclers is:

• Category vi: Facilities classified asSIC 5015 (Used motor vehicle parts);and SIC 5093 (Automotive scrap andwaste material recycling facilities).

If your business is classified as a category vi you must:

• First, develop a “Storm WaterPollution Prevention Plan.” In orderto do this, you must obtain a copy ofthe SPDES General Permit for StormWater Discharges by calling yourDEC regional office (refer to theresource guide at the end of thispublication for the location of yourregional office). A Storm WaterPollution Prevention Plan can bewritten by you, or you can hire aconsultant. If you prefer to write theplan yourself, you may want to get acopy of the generic Storm WaterGuidance Manual produced by theAutomotive Recyclers Association(ARA) by calling (703) 385-1001. Inaddition, the Auto Recyclers Guide toa Cleaner Environment - Best

Management Practices manualprovides detailed information onpreparing a Storm Water PollutionPrevention Plan and is available onthe DEC web site at:http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/ppu/armainpage.html.

• Second, submit a “Notice of Intent,Transfer or Termination” (NOITT)to: Storm Water General Permits,NYS DEC, Division of Water,Bureau of Water Permits, 625Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-3505.

Call DEC at (518) 402-8098 if you have anyquestions on the storm water managementprogram or about the general SPDES permit.A copy of the Notice of Intent, Transfer orTermination (NOITT) form is included atthe end of this manual on page 37.

Pretreatment Program

In most instances, an automobile recycler’swastewater will require some form ofpretreatment prior to discharge into amunicipal sanitary sewer system. If youdischarge wastewater directly into amunicipal sanitary sewer system, you shouldcheck with your local sewer authority fordischarge requirements. There may becertain restrictions, in addition topretreatment requirements, for the dischargeof wastewater into publicly owned treatmentworks (POTW).

Safe Drinking Water Act

The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)authorizes EPA to protect undergroundsources of drinking water by regulatingunderground injection of liquid wastesthrough the federal Underground InjectionControl (UIC) program. Under this program,

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EPA requires owners and operators offacilities that discharge non-sanitary wastewaters to ground water to either (1) close thecesspool, dry well or septic system, or (2)obtain a permit under the UIC program.Automobile recyclers should be aware thatfloor drains should not have a directdischarge to the ground or groundwater.Floor drains not connected to a publiclyowned treatment works (POTW) could beconsidered an underground injection andwould constitute a violation of the SDWAunless authorized by a UIC permit. Floordrains connected to a POTW must adhere tothe requirements of the sewer authority.

EPA Tank Deadline

As of December 22, 1998, all undergroundstorage tanks (USTs) greater than 110gallons (except those tanks used for on-siteheating oil) must have been upgraded tomeet EPA standards for corrosion protectionand overfill. Owners had three options:

• Install a new system.• Retrofit the existing system.• Properly close the old UST system.

DEC Tank Requirements

In addition to the EPA upgradingrequirements for underground tanks asdiscussed above, DEC has establishedstandards for both aboveground andunderground petroleum storage facilitieswith a capacity of more than 1,100 gallonsin 6 NYCRR Parts 612-614. Further, allunderground tanks and any stationary

aboveground tanks of 185 gallons or morethat store a hazardous substance, and non-stationary tanks storing 2,200 pounds ormore of a hazardous substance, or a mixturethereof, for a period of ninety days or more,are subject to the technical standards of 6NYCRR Parts 598 and 599. Please note thatantifreeze (ethylene glycol only) is aregulated hazardous substance.

Both petroleum and hazardous substancetanks must be registered with DEC. Formore information and a copy of theseregulations, call (518) 402-9549.

Installing a New System

In New York, new underground systems aredesigned with at least a 30-year lifeexpectancy and consist of a double-walledtank, piping made of fiberglass, cathodicallyprotected steel or the new flexible pipingsystem, a “spill bucket” at the fill pipe andan overfill alarm or prevention device.

Double-walled tanks not only provide anextra measure of protection against futureleaks, but they also provide a low-costmethod of monitoring for leakage. Tightnesstests are not needed because directmonitoring of the space between the innerand outer wall is possible. Also, insurancerates are usually cheaper when such a systemis used.

Retrofitting Existing Systems

If you cannot afford a new tank or areplanning to remove the tank from servicewithin 5 or 10 years, retrofitting might bebest for your facility. If you choose thisoption, you may either reline the tank, installcathodic protection for both the tank andpiping, or do both. Before you have thecontractor undertake any of this work, make

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sure he performs a tank inspection to ensurethat no corrosion holes exist. If perforationsor loose piping joints exist, you cannotretrofit.

Closing the Old System

If the existing tank and pipes are unsuitablefor continued service and you do not wish toreplace them, then you must close thesystem. Prior to closing your undergroundstorage tank system, the owner/operatorshould contact the DEC Regional BulkStorage Representative (see page 42). Whenyou close your tank, you should keep thesefive requirements in mind:

• Notify DEC ahead of time.• Have the tank pumped free of

product and cleaned.• Remove it, or if left in place, fill it

with an inert material such as sand orconcrete slurry.

• To prevent accidental delivery,disconnect all piping, especially thefill pipe.

• Perform a site assessment. This is awritten report that you keep on file toprove to future buyers, insurancecompanies, and DEC that the site isclean.

A report entitled “Don’t Wait Until 1998"provides a more complete discussion ofunderground tank upgrading requirements.For a copy of this report or for furtherassistance, call DEC at (518) 402-9549.

TYPICAL WASTE ISSUES AT

AUTOMOBILERECYCLINGFACILITIES

Absorbents and Floor Dry

Regulatory Requirements

A hazardous waste determination must bemade on all absorbent pads or floor drymaterials that are used to clean up spills. Ifyour facility has a spill that could be harmfulto public health or the environment, youmust notify the New York State SpillHotline immediately at (800) 457-7362.

If you must use absorbents, make sure topurchase absorbent material that can bereused. Absorbent “socks” for example, canbe used about 10 times. Try wringable andreusable sorbent pads or socks, or granulartype sorbents that have high absorbency toweight ratios. Sorbents from which oils can

be removed so thatthey can be reuseddon’t have to bemanaged as ahazardous wasteuntil such time thatthey must bedisposed of. Ifgranular typesorbents are used,make sure they arecompletely used

prior to disposal. Partially used sorbents maybe stored in a secondary container for reuse.

Good housekeeping practices are the bestway to minimize spills, and the fewer spills

AlertBefore discardingabsorbents or floordry into dumpsters,make sure you arecomplying with allthe necessary DECregulations.

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that occur, the fewer absorbents, floor dry orother absorbent material will be needed toclean up those spills.

Pollution Prevention Tips for ManagingSpills and Using Absorbents and FloorDry

� Train your employees. Make surethat each employee is taught theimportance of spill prevention.

� Purchase reusable absorbents.� After wiping up a spill with

absorbents or a mop, drain excessliquids into the waste container forthat particular waste. For example, ifyou are cleaning up an antifreezespill, squeeze the excess antifreeze inthe container labeled “WasteAntifreeze.”

� Make sure all of your tanks orcontainers that contain liquids havesome kind of containment in case ofa leak or spill.

� Use shop towels to wipe up smallspills, and then send your shoptowels to be laundered.

� Consider an award program foremployees who keep their workareas clean or for workers who comeup with good pollution preventionideas.

� Identify the circumstances that resultin spills reaching the ground, anddevelop a spill prevention plan thataddresses each of thesecircumstances.

Aerosol Cans


Aerosol cans that have not been emptied canbe considered a hazardous waste due to theleftover propellant. In addition, the material

inside the can, such as carburetor cleaner,brake cleaner, or degreasers, can behazardous. Therefore, if aerosol cans are notempty, you must make a hazardous wastedetermination before disposal.

Pollution Prevention Tips for ManagingUsed Aerosol Cans

� Replace aerosol cans with refillablespray canisters.

� Fully use all the material andpropellant in the aerosol can. Cansthat are empty of both material andpressure, are not consideredhazardous.

� If you get a defective aerosol can thatcan’t be used, try to return it to yourvendor. Otherwise, handle it as ahazardous waste.

� Recycle empty cans or bring them toa scrap metal yard.

� Buy a puncturing system that willrender all cans empty.

Air Bags (Undeployed)


Undeployed air bags are regulated ashazardous waste when disposed of or whenthe cartridge is "fired". When undeployed airbags are resold as products, they are notconsidered hazardous wastes.

Pollution Prevention Tips for ManagingAir Bags

� Remove all unused air bag unitswhen vehicles enter the facility ifthey can be resold as products.Before the vehicle is scrapped or sentto a shredder, the air bags should beremoved or deployed.

� Leave deployed air bags in vehicles.

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REMINDERIt is illegal anddangerous todischargeantifreeze toseptic systems orto the outdoors.

REMEMBER

Before discharging antifreeze, oil andgrease, solvents, acids, alkalides or anyother wastes generated at your facility,check with your local sewer authority.

Antifreeze


Antifreeze usually contains ethylene orpropylene glycol, corrosion inhibitors, andfoam controllers, and is usually diluted to 50percent concentration with water in motor

vehicles. Ethylene orpropylene glycol, themain ingredients ofantifreeze, are not,when initially used,listed as hazardouswastes. Antifreezemay becomehazardous whencontaminants such asheavy metals, fuel

and solvents are introduced while circulatingthrough the engine and cooling systems ofthe automobile. Therefore, if you aredisposing of antifreeze, you must make ahazardous waste determination unless theantifreeze is recycled by a totally enclosedsystem that hooks up to the vehicle’s coolantsystem and in which no used antifreeze exitsthe system. If your operation uses such asystem and antifreeze is recycled on site, youcan save money on hazardous waste disposalfees. If a mobile unit recycles your antifreezeat your operation, you will be eligible for arecycling exemption provided that themobile unit complies with the provisions forproper containment as stated in 6 NYCRR373-1.1(d)(1)(viii)(‘a’) (‘2’) and 373-2.9(f).The storage of hazardous waste prior torecycling is not exempt from hazardouswaste requirements.

Storing Antifreeze

Whether your antifreeze is new or is takenfrom vehicles and is reused, sold, or givenaway for reuse, its storage may be regulatedby the DEC Chemical Bulk Storage (CBS)Program. If you are storing nonhazardousantifreeze in an aboveground tank with acapacity of 185 gallons or greater, or are

storing any amount of nonhazardousantifreeze in an underground tank, the sitemust be registered with DEC and complywith CBS regulations. Antifreeze stored indrums or containers (rather than a tank) doesnot require registration under the CBSprogram. As with the storage of used oil,secondary containment is required for thestorage of antifreeze in aboveground tanks.

Pollution Prevention Tips for ManagingWaste Antifreeze

� Segregate your antifreeze from otherwastes.

� Store waste antifreeze in closedcontainers labeled “UsedAntifreeze.”

� When removing good antifreeze dueto servicing, save it and return it tothe system when repairs are finished.Also, when removing goodantifreeze, use drip pans and try toavoid spills.

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� Consider the purchase of anantifreeze recycling unit. It has beenproven that recycled antifreezeperforms as well as new antifreeze aslong as the inhibitors are replacedand the antifoaming agent is added.

� Do not discharge antifreeze to septictanks, storm drains or to the outdoors(surface waters or ground surface).Antifreeze, oils and grease, solvents,acids, alkalies or other wastes canharm municipal wastewatertreatment plants. Prior approval fromyour local sewer authority is requiredbefore discharging any of thesewastes to the sewer system.

� Make sure your antifreeze storagetanks or drums have propercontainment in case there is a leak orspill.

Brake Fluids


Brake fluids are considered used oil and canbe combined with your used oil as long asthey don’t contain any solvents, brakecleaners or carburetor cleaners. Remember,brake fluid contaminated with any of thesematerials could cause your used oil tobecome hazardous. If your operation stilluses brake cleaners in aerosol cans, chancesare that they may contain chlorinatedsolvents which are a hazardous waste.Therefore, your operation should considerinvesting in an aqueous brake cleaningsystem which will not only be safer for youremployees, but could save your operationmoney.

Pollution Prevention Tips for ManagingBrake Fluids

� Manage brake fluid in a mannersimilar to used oil.

� Collect uncontaminated brake fluidin your container labeled “Used Oil.”

� Recycle uncontaminated brake fluidas used oil.

Burn Barrels and Open

Burning


Burn barrels and all other types of open firesare specifically prohibited by NYSDEC airregulations under 6 NYCRR Part 215. NewYork State law prohibits the burning ofrubbish for the purposes of salvaginguseable products and also prohibits burningfor disposal of rubbish generated on site bycommercial activities. Burning solid wastegenerated by your business would constituteviolations of both air regulations and solidwaste regulations.

Floor Drains and Wastewater


The Environmental Conservation Lawprohibits the discharge of pollutants intosurface or groundwaters without a StatePollutant Discharge Elimination System(SPDES) Permit. The Safe Drinking WaterAct, under the Underground InjectionControl program administered by EPA, wasdesigned to prevent contamination ofgroundwater resulting from operation ofinjection wells. In addition, illegallydisposing of hazardous waste is a violationof the federal Resource Conservation andRecovery Act (RCRA).

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If you have floor drains in your operation,they must be connected to a public sanitarysewer system. In most cases floor drains maybe connected to a publicly owned treatmentworks (POTW). However, the owner shouldrefer to the Local Code Enforcement Officerand the Sewer Use Ordinance before makingany new connections. Some municipalitiesrestrict floor drains from being connected tothe sewer system depending on the type ofoperation. Also, you may be required byyour sewer authority to install an oil/waterseparator between the floor drains and thesewer system. Oil/water separators should bechecked on a monthly basis to make surethey are working properly. This includesannually cleaning out the sludge, testing itfor toxicity and then disposing of it properly.If you are a Conditionally Exempt SmallQuantity Generator (CESQG), you cantransport this sludge to an approved facility.This includes transporting dried sludge toyour local landfill although prior approval isneeded.

Floor drains must be connected to some kindof holding tank where the wastewater can bepumped out and treated or disposedproperly. All wastewater should be hauledaway by a DEC 6 NYCRR Part 364permitted waste transporter.

Wastewater from automobile recyclers maycontain heavy metals, antifreeze, solvents,oil and grease, gasoline, and other materialsthat could be hazardous. Automobilerecyclers generate most wastewater fromwashing floors and vehicles. By minimizingthe amount of wastewater that is generated,you can reduce the amount of wastewaterand sludge that must be managed ordischarged.

Pollution Prevention Tips for ManagingFloor Drains and Wastewater

� To limit the amount of wastewater,use dry floor cleaning methods. Thisincludes sweeping and vacuuming.

� Train employees to use waterefficiently.

� Use only non-toxic soaps to cleanfloors and vehicles instead ofhazardous materials.

� Prevent drips and spills fromreaching the floor.

� If a small spill does occur, clean itimmediately with shop towels ormops. Never clean spills by hosingthem down with water.

� Perform vehicle maintenance workin areas where there are no floordrains. If floor drains are present,seal them off during work to preventspills from entering the drains.

� Never have floor drains wherehazardous materials are stored.

� If you collect your wastewater in aholding tank, try to reuse it wheneverpossible.

� You may want to consider buying awater recycling unit in order to treatyour wastewater on site.

� If your wastewater is nonhazardous,you may want to purchaseevaporating equipment to evaporateyour wastewater. It should be notedthat evaporators may require an airpermit or registration, and evaporatorbottoms may be a hazardous waste.

� Don’t use degreasing solvents toclean engines. Most enginedegreasers are hazardous and shouldnot be discharged into a POTW.Even if you use nonhazardousdegreasers, the oil and greaseconcentration in the spent degreaser

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may exceed the limit allowed byyour sewer authority.

Fluorescent Bulbs and Other

Hazardous Lamps


Currently, most waste fluorescent bulbs(referred to hereafter as "fluorescent lamps")are hazardous wastes due to their mercurycontent. Other examples of lamps that, whenspent, are commonly classified as hazardouswaste include high-intensity discharge(HID), neon, mercury vapor, high pressuresodium and metal halide lamps. The U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)added hazardous waste lamps to theUniversal Waste Rule (64 FR 36465 -36490) in 1999, and DEC adopted theseregulations on March 15, 2002. Handlers ofhazardous waste lamps are able to choosebetween handling their lamps under thetraditional regulatory scheme or as universalwastes. However, once you declare yourlamps universal wastes, you must continueto handle them as universal wastes. Jumpingback and forth between the traditionalRCRA approach and the Universal WasteRule in order to avoid any requirements isprohibited. If a handler of hazardous wastelamps fails to comply with the UniversalWaste standards, they are in violation ofexisting hazardous waste laws andregulations.

Most automobile recyclers are consideredSmall Quantity Handlers of Universal Wastedefined as handlers of less than 5,000 kg or11,000 lbs. of total universal wastes(hazardous batteries, certain hazardouspesticides, hazardous thermostats, orhazardous lamps, calculated collectively) onsite at any time. The requirements for SmallQuantity Handlers of Universal Waste

(including fluorescent lamps) require thatlamps be packaged in a way to minimizebreakage, that any broken lamps areimmediately cleaned up, and that containersare properly labeled.

More information on handling of fluorescentlamps and universal wastes can be found onthe DEC web site at:www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dshm/hzwstman/bulbs2.htm.You can also contact theWaste Management Section of the Divisionof Solid and Hazardous Materials at (518)402-8633.

Fuel Filters


Metal fuel filters that are drained of all freeliquids and taken to scrap metal yards forrecycling are exempt from hazardous wasteregulations. Fuel filters cannot be discardedin dumpsters or in the trash even whenproperly drained, since they may containbenzene or lead which is consideredhazardous.

Gasoline


Waste gasoline is regulated as a hazardouswaste if it is sent for disposal. For moreinformation on the hazardous wasteregulations, please request a copy of themanual Environmental Compliance andPollution Prevention Guide for SmallQuantity Generators by calling (800) 462-6553 or from the DEC web site at:http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/ppu/p2pub.html.

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Waste gasoline is not considered ahazardous waste if it is recycled or burned asa fuel. Waste gasoline should be stored inproperly grounded, labeled and closedcontainers on an impermeable surface withspill controls.

Lead-Acid Batteries


If your lead-acid batteries are recycled, theydo not have to be managed as hazardouswaste, but they are still subject to limitedhazardous waste regulations.

Pollution Prevention Tips for ManagingLead-Acid Batteries

� Use an authorized recycler.� Indoor storage is recommended for

lead-acid batteries.� Store batteries on an acid-resistant

rack or tub.� Batteries stored outside should be

stored on impermeable surfaces suchas concrete and should havesecondary containment. Also, it isrecommended that batteries becovered to prevent acid run off.

� Keep a neutralizing agent such asbaking soda nearby, in case of leaksor spills. If a spill does occur, thewaste must be treated as a hazardouswaste.

� When stacking batteries, make surethey are stored so that any fluid fromleaking batteries will not be releasedto the environment.

� Electrolyte fluid in spent batteriescontains enough lead to qualify it asa hazardous waste. This fluid, ifdischarged onto the ground, willlikely make the soil which absorbs ita hazardous waste.

Mercury Switches


Hazardous waste regulations govern thestorage and regulation of mercury switches,and these regulations require the recycling ofmercury switches because they containliquid mercury. Mercury switches must berecycled to prevent mercury releases thathappen when the switches corrode afterprolonged storage or when vehicles arecrushed and the switches are broken duringthe preparation of vehicles for scrap metalrecovery. Mercury switches should beremoved and recycled prior to storage,disposal or crushing of the vehicle. Somecars may contain no switches and others maycontain several.

Recovery of mercury switches satisfies therequirement of identifying, managing andpreventing the release of hazardousconstituents to storm water as part of a siteStorm Water Pollution Prevention Plan andthe General Storm Water Permit that ismandatory for automotive recyclers.

Most automobile recyclers fall into thecategory of Conditionally Exempt SmallQuantity Generators (CESQGs) ofhazardous waste. CESQGs may accumulateand store mercury switches at their facilitiesfor an unlimited period of time. Thisextended storage period for CESQGs allowsfacilities that remove lighting assembliesand anti-lock brake sensors containingmercury switches to collect sufficientquantities to make switch recycling feasible.It also allows time for yards to dismantle thelighting assemblies that contain mercuryswitches, enabling low cost recycling of theswitches. For more information onCESQGs, please request a copy of themanual Environmental Compliance and

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Pollution Prevention for Small QuantityGenerators by calling (800) 462-6553 or byvisiting DEC’s web site at:http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/ppu/p2pub.html.

The Automotive Recyclers Association ofNew York (ARANY) is sponsoring a low-cost recycling program for mercuryswitches. The cost to yards for recycling of 1pound of mercury (450 switches) is less than$5.00 and the ARANY will providetechnical assistance to member yards whoare interested in participating. For moreinformation about this program, contactWalt Adams, Executive Director ofARANY, at (800) 944-7278. Compliancewith the requirement to recover mercuryswitches from vehicles can be demonstratedby either having the switches in securestorage at your facility or by keeping receiptsfor switches sent to a recycling facility.

Details on which vehicles contain mercuryswitches and how to dismantle lightingassemblies to remove mercury switches canbe found on the Department’s web site at:www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dshm/redrecy/mercury.htm. Click on the link forautomotive mercury.

Motor Vehicle Refinishing


Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) arecommonly found in emissions from theautomotive painting/finishing process andcome from paint mixing, paint spraying,surface preparation and equipment cleanup.Ground-level ozone, a major component of“smog” is formed in the atmosphere byreactions of VOCs and oxides of nitrogen(NOx) in the presence of sunlight. Highlevels of ground-level ozone can endanger

public health and damage crops and forests.DEC regulates VOCs under 6 NYCRR Part228 (Surface Coating Processes) and 40CFR Part 59 (National Volatile OrganicCompounds Emission Standards forAutomobile Refinish Coatings).

The VOC content of the materials associatedwith the automotive painting/finishingprocess is found on their respective materialsafety data sheets (MSDSs). Call the productmanufacturer or your distributor if you needcopies of these MSDSs.

Residues from paint-gun cleaning could be ahazardous waste if the solvent, when spent,would be considered a hazardous waste, or ifthe residues are ignitable hazardous wastesor fail the toxicity characteristic leachingprocedure (TCLP) because of propertiesand/or constituents of the paint or thesolvent such as TCLP metals (lead,cadmium, or chromium, for example). TheMSDS for the solvents and paints mayprovide information to determine if theresidues may be hazardous wastes. Pleasenote that any materials managed asUniversal Wastes are not counted indetermining generator category.

Some of the more common hazardous airpollutants (HAPs) that are found inautomotive painting materials are:

1,1,1-trichloroethane1,1,2-trichloroethaneEthyl benzeneMethanolMethylene chlorideMethyl isobutyl ketoneTetrachloroethyleneTrichloroethyleneTolueneXylene

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Record Keeping for VOC Emissions

Generally speaking, nearly all auto bodyshops in upstate New York are exempt fromminor facility registration or air permittingrequirements. However, you should maintainrecords of your VOC emission rates even ifyou use fewer than 25 gallons per month. Bykeeping these records, you will:

• Show proof of compliance withapplicable DEC air requirements.

• Be able to determine if your shopneeds any registrations or permits.

• Be prepared to provide informationto regional DEC inspectors whenthey visit your shop.

• Help your shop make progresstoward implementing a pollutionprevention program.

One of the easiest ways to keep records ofyour VOC emissions is by keeping yourpurchase order invoices for all the paints,lacquers, solvents or additives used by yourshop. Don’t forget to obtain a copy of theMSDS for each of the materials that youpurchase.

Pollution Prevention Tips for MotorVehicle Refinishing

� Never conduct spray painting orcoating outdoors. In addition tocontributing to air pollution, you riskcontaminating your work with dustand debris.

� Always conduct spray painting andcoating in a designated booth orenclosure that is equipped with anexhaust and filter system designedfor this use.

� Keep solvent and paint containersclosed when not in use.

Parts Cleaning and Degreasing


Used solvents are often the largesthazardous waste stream created byautomobile recyclers. Used solvents areharmful to workers and the environmentbecause they are toxic and they emitdangerous vapors. If your operation still usesa parts washing system that contains ahazardous solvent, you may be generatinglisted hazardous wastes (EPA HazardousWaste Codes of F001-F005). In addition,many solvents may be hazardous because ofignitability (EPA Hazardous Waste Code ofD001). You may also be subject torequirements under 6 NYCRR Part 226. Formore information on applicability andrequirements under 6 NYCRR Part 226,please contact your regional office (see page42 of this manual).

When using hazardous solvents in your partswashing system, you are required to keeptrack of the amount generated each monthand dispose of them as hazardous waste. Thefollowing are some of the common spenthalogenated and non-halogenated solventsused in degreasing operations that areconsidered hazardous:

1,1,1-trichloroethaneAcetoneBenzeneCarbon tetrachlorideChlorinated fluorocarbonsIsobutanolLow flash point mineral spiritsMethanolMethylene chlorideMethyl ethyl ketone (MEK)Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK)Ortho-dichlorobenzeneTetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene)

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TolueneTrichlorofluoromethaneXylene

Check the material safety data sheets(MSDSs) that accompany your solvents todetermine if they contain these listedchemicals. Call the product manufacturer oryour distributor if you need copies of theseMSDSs.

If your operation uses any of the above partswashing solvents or degreasers, or any otherhazardous solvent not listed above, youshould make every effort to replace yourparts washer or degreaser with nonhazardoussubstitutes.

Types of Parts Washers

There are many opportunities available tominimize or eliminate your generation ofhazardous solvents. A preferred choice is touse a nonhazardous or less hazardous partscleaning system. Here are some tips youshould follow before purchasing or leasingyour parts washer:

• Buy a parts washer with a lid ratherthan an open bucket or pan. This willreduce evaporation or spillage of thesolvent.

• Instead of leasing, purchase yourown parts washer. Serviceagreements tend to change yoursolvents more often, which generatesmore waste. Also, if you are aConditionally Exempt SmallQuantity Generator, you cantransport your own spent solvent andsludge to an approved facility.

• Talk to other operations to discoverwhich system works best for youroperation. This will save you timeand money.

• When a supplier or vendor lets youtest a parts washer, make sure youspecify that he takes away the wholeunit, including the spent solvent ifyou decide not to buy the unit.Disposing of the spent solvent willcost you money.

• Buy a parts washer with a drain shelfthat fits inside the basin. This allowssolvent to drain from parts prior toremoving them from the washer.

• Buy a parts washer with a filteringunit that will extend the life of thesolvent by filtering out contaminants.Remember, prior to discarding thefilters, you must make a hazardouswaste determination.

• Parts washers that are heated seem towork better than unheated units.

The following are some types of partswashers available:

Aqueous Cleaners

Aqueous cleaning refers to the use of water,detergents, acids, and alkaline compoundsrather than organic solvents. Aqueouscleaners are one of the most popular choicesfor degreasing parts at automobile recyclersand repair shops and are a good alternativeto petroleum-based and halogenatedsolvents. Some of the benefits of aqueouscleaners are that:

• There is less risk of hazardousexposure for workers.

• They are not flammable or explosive.• The oils and greases can be removed

more effectively.• They can provide potential savings in

disposal costs, since used aqueousparts cleaning water may be eligiblefor discharge into public sewersystem. Prior approval is needed.

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Check with your publicly ownedtreatment works (POTW) forrequirements.

Hot Soap Washers

Hot soap or jet spray washers are likedishwashers that clean parts. They usedetergent and hot water to remove oil, greaseand dirt. Employees like hot soap washersbecause they can clean parts automaticallywhile the employees perform other duties.Other benefits of hot soap washers are that:

• They eliminate employee exposure tohazardous solvents.

• Less employee time is spent on partswashing.

• They are not flammable or explosive.• There is little or no hazardous waste

generated.• They can provide potential savings in

disposal costs, since used aqueousparts cleaning water may be eligiblefor discharge into public sewersystem. Prior approval is needed.Check with your publicly ownedtreatment works (POTW) forrequirements.

The sludge from oil, grease, dirt and othercontaminants should be cleaned outfrequently. Prior to disposal, you must makea hazardous waste determination on thesludge. Nonhazardous sludge can be hauledby a septic tank company, or dried sludgecan be taken to a landfill. If you are aConditionally Exempt Small QuantityGenerator (CESQG), dried sludge that isconsidered hazardous can be taken to alandfill as long as you get prior approvalfrom the landfill operator. Check with yourlocal landfill for requirements.

Semi-Aqueous Cleaners

Semi-aqueous cleaners are also known asless toxic solvents, less hazardous solvents,non-halogenated solvents, petroleum-basedsolvents or terpene solvents.

Semi-aqueous cleaners are products that canbe dissolved in water or applied in aconcentrated form. They are called semi-aqueous because they can be applied eitherway. Terpenes are hydrocarbons derivedfrom wood or citrus fruits, usually orange orlemon peel oils. Even though most of thesemi-aqueous cleaners are not ozonedepleters, they are highly toxic to aquaticlife, some have a high cost and they may stillbe considered a hazardous waste whenspent. A hazardous waste determinationshould be made prior to disposal.

Solvent Distillation

If hazardous solvents must be used in youroperation, then you may want to considerpurchasing a solvent distillation unit torecycle your solvents. For example, if youroperation generates five gallons of paint andsolvent waste, you may be able to reclaimfour and a half gallons of solvent. Thiswould leave you with only one half gallon ofsludge that must be disposed of as hazardouswaste. This sludge that is generated is called“still bottoms.” Solvent is reclaimed byheating spent solvent to its boiling point andthen cooling it, which produces nearly pureliquid solvent that can be reused. Spentsolvent that is reclaimed and reused on siteneed only be counted the first time that it isgenerated in a calendar month if it isreclaimed and reused on site. If spentsolvents are counted, then still bottoms don’tneed to be counted for the purpose ofdetermining generator category, but do needto be managed as a hazardous waste.

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ALERT

Failure to remove or drain hazardous

substances from vehicles prior to crushing

is a crime and is punishable by a fine

and/or imprisonment.

Pollution Prevention Tips for PartsCleaning and Degreasing

� Wipe off parts with a rag or wirebrush before soaking in parts washer.

� Do not clean parts unnecessarily.� If possible, try to maintain two parts

washers so that you can use one forpre-rinsing. If your parts washerdoesn’t have a drip shelf inside thetub, use a drip tray to drain cleanedparts.

� Turn off solvent stream and coverthe unit when not in use. Also, ifyour unit is equipped with a heatingelement, turn it off at the end of theday.

� Regardless of the solvents you use,you should always try to controlhazardous emissions at the source bykeepig drums, containers andwashers covered and turned off whennot in use. Also, try to avoid air-drying solvent-soaked towels orparts.

� There are several effective and lesstoxic degreasing solvents on themarket. Consider substitutingsolvents containing the abovechemicals with alternative solventsto avoid the possibility of beingsubject to the National EmissionsStandards for Hazardous AirPollutants (NESHAP) requirements.

Refrigerants


One of the largest single uses of Freon R-12(or CFC-12) in the U.S. is as a refrigerant inautomotive air conditioning. By the end of1995 all manufacturers were required to stopproduction of R-12. However, the use of R-

12 by manufacturers is still permitted untilsupplies are depleted.

Federal regulations state that it is illegal tovent any refrigerant to the atmosphere. TheU.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) requires use of certified refrigerantrecycling equipment when servicing vehicleair conditioners. Anyone in New York Statewho works on vehicle air conditioningsystems must also be certified by an EPAapproved organization. Each facility musteither have a certified person on site or bringin a person certified to perform this work. Inaddition, the New York State Department ofMotor Vehicles requires that dismantlershave appropriate equipment in place toremove refrigerant prior to recycling.

Freon can be recycled by recovering it fromair conditioning units and by storing it in atank until it is sent off site to a reclamationfacility. Freon can also be recycled byrecovering, treating and storing for reuse.Freon can only be sold to certifiedtechnicians or to certified reclamationfacilities that will reclaim it to its originalpurity specifications. Freon must be stored

in tanks that meet federal Department ofTransportation and Underwriters Laboratorystandards.

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Newer vehicles use R-134a as a refrigerantin air conditioning systems. Although R-134a is not considered to be ozone-depleting, it is considered harmful to theatmosphere and cannot be released to the air.R-134a must also be recovered by usingU.S. EPA approved air conditioner servicingequipment.

By the end of 1995 all manufacturers shouldhave stopped production of the refrigerantR-12. Federal regulations state that it isillegal to vent refrigerants to the atmosphereand require that refrigerant recyclingequipment be used when servicing vehicleair conditioners. When spent refrigerant isrecovered, it must be properly labeled.

Certification

Anyone in New York State who works onvehicle air conditioning systems must becertified. You can obtain a list of EPAapproved Section 609 certifyingorganizations by calling (800) 296-1996, orby visiting the web site atwww.epa.gov/ozone/title6/609. Also, theNew York State Department of MotorVehicles, Division of Vehicle Safety,Technical Training Unit offers a coursecalled, Systems Training and AirConditioning (STAC). That course goesbeyond the certification requirements forservicing, handling, recycling andretrofitting motor vehicle air conditioners.STAC provides training in diagnosing andrepairing vehicle air conditioning,mechanical, electrical and electronicsystems. Call the NYS Department of MotorVehicles at (518) 474-4279 or fax (518)473-9903 for more information.

Pollution Prevention Tips for ManagingRefrigerants

� Use only approved reclaiming andrecycling units when recharging orremoving refrigerants.

� Remove and recover refrigerantsfrom systems before servicingvehicles.

� Avoid mixing R-12 and 134a sincecontaminated refrigerant can’t be putback into the vehicle and must besent to a refrigerant recycling facility.

� Do not use alternative refrigerantscontaining liquified petroleum (LP).These refrigerants not only causecontamination, but pose a significanthealth risk due to explosions.

� Be sure to use the proper O-rings,lubricants, etc. when retrofittingautomobile air conditioning systems.

� Don’t allow Freon to mix with oilprior to reclamation or recycling.

� Keep technician certification andshipment manifests on site for atleast three years.

� When retrofitting, re-label and installthe proper fittings to preventaccidental contamination of thesystem with other refrigerants. Thelabel should be located under thehood. That identifies the type ofrefrigerant used. Otherwise, a deviceis available that will identify the typeof refrigerants in a system.

� If you have a crushing operation,refrigerants should be removed priorto crushing or shredding.

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Shop Towels, Rags and Soiled

Clothing


Industrial rags (also known as shop towels)or soiled clothing, which are contaminatedwith listed or characteristic hazardouswastes, do not have to be managed ashazardous wastes when sent to a laundryservice or dry cleaner to be cleaned and thenreturned to the owner. The followingconditions must be met:

• Any rags or soiled clothingcontaining free liquids are subject tofull regulation. There is noexemption for rags or soiled clothingcontaminated beyond saturation(containing free liquids).

• Rags and soiled clothing must bemanaged in accordance with 6NYCRR Part 372 and Subpart 373-1until the materials are sent forlaundering and must be counted aswastes generated and accumulatedfor the purpose of determininggenerator category.

All rags and soiled clothing that containflammable materials must be stored andtransported in fire proof containers.

Pollution Prevention Tips for ManagingShop Towels, Rags and Soiled Clothing

� Send your shop towels to a laundryor dry cleaning service. You mustmanage your shop towels inaccordance with the hazardous wasteregulations until they leave youroperation.

� If your operation is large enough,you may consider purchasing acentrifuge to collect and recycle

excess solvent from your shoptowels. Most laundries will notaccept saturated shop towels.Centrifuges may be costly, whichwould not make this a cost-effectivepurchase for small automobilerecyclers.

� Store your shop towels in metalsafety cans to reduce the risk of fires.If your shop towels contain solvents,they should be stored in a double-bottom drum to allow the solvent todrip where it can be collected.

� To reduce the risk of spontaneouscombustion when storing shoptowels in metal cans, keep the towelsmoist with water.

Spills and Releases

All petroleum spills that occur within NewYork State (NYS) must be reported to theNYS Spill Hotline (1-800-457-7362) within2 hours of discovery, except spills whichmeet all of the following criteria:

1) The quantity is known to be less than 5gallons; and2) The spill is contained and under thecontrol of the spiller; and 3) The spill has not and will not reach theState’s water or any land; and4) The spill is cleaned up within 2 hours ofdiscovery.

A spill is considered to have not impactedland if it occurs on a paved surface such asasphalt or concrete. A spill in a dirt or gravelparking lot is considered to have impactedland and is reportable. Call the NYS SpillHotline (1-800-457-7362) within 2 hours ofdiscovery.

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Tires


Disposal of waste tires is one of the biggestsolid waste issues facing automobilerecyclers. Waste tire piles pose a significantenvironmental threat to public health and theenvironment. Waste tire piles provide abreeding ground for mosquitoes, which maycarry disease, and also present a serious firehazard.

New York State law prohibits the storage of1,000 or more waste tires without a permit.This requirement includes both whole tiresand their equivalent in pieces (i.e., chippedor shredded). If you are storing more than1,000 waste tires and have not obtained apermit, you may be operating in violation ofState law. If there is a need to store morethan 1,000 waste tires at any time, youshould contact your regional NYS DECoffice to find out which regulatoryrequirements or possible exemptions apply.

If you are planning to remove waste tiresfrom your facility to an authorized waste tirefacility, the following options are availableto automobile recycling facility owners:

(1) Hire an authorized Part 364 hauler;(2) Obtain a Part 364 permit if you havecollected a fee for the transportation ordisposal of the tires, or if you aretransporting waste tires for a fee forpurposes of reuse, recycling, or disposal; or(3) If you do not charge a fee fortransporting the waste tires, you maytransport the waste tires resulting from youroperations, for purposes of reuse, recycling,or disposal.

NOTE: If you plan on transporting yourown waste tires, the Department

recommends that you contact your DECRegional Office for a list of permitted wastetire facilities. The Regional Office can alsoprovide a letter of notificationacknowledging your intent to transport yourtires.

If you offer used tires for resale and havemore than 1,000, you are subject toregistration provisions under 360-1.8 (h).Used tires that are being held for resale areconsidered wastes.

Waste tires that are still on rims and boltedon the automobiles are not regulated and donot count as part of regulatory threshold of1,000 waste tires. Waste tires on rims maybe used to support vehicles provided onlyfour tires per vehicle are used.

Land filling (or burying) whole tires isprohibited. Most landfills do not acceptwaste tires because when whole tires areburied, they eventually float back to the topof the landfill, causing a nuisance. Powerplants and cement kilns are currentlyburning shredded tires as a supplementalfuel, while construction projects are usingthe shredded tires as fill material. In boththese instances, the biggest drawback tothese technologies is the cost of the machineto shred the tires to a 1" x 1" size. Currently,there are limited options for waste tires aftertheir useful life is over on the automobile.Limited uses include shredding the tires forcivil engineering applications such asengineered subbase for roads and as a gascollection and leachate collection media inlandfills. DEC maintains a database ofpermitted waste tire storage facilities, aswell as the names of some facilities that usewaste tires for energy recovery and in newproduct manufacturing. Contact yourregional DEC office for information (seepage 42).

http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dshm/redrecy/tirereg.htm

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Pollution Prevention Tips for ManagingWaste Tires

� Store as few waste tires as possible atyour facility.

� Schedule regular pickup for wastetires by a properly permitted Part 364hauler.

� Keep tires stored indoors, if possible,or keep tire piles covered in order toprevent entrapment of water.

� Make sure your hauler has a validNew York State Part 364 WasteTransporter Permit to transport wastetires. Also, make sure the tires arebeing taken to an authorized recycleror disposal facility.

� Most importantly, make sure you donot store more than 1,000 tires at anyone time.

Used Electronics


Due to technology’s rapid development,electronic equipment quickly becomes out ofdate. Owners of computers and electronicequipment have three options for usedelectronics:

• Resale, donation or repair of units.• Dismantling and recycling of units.• Disposal of units.

Some items (e.g., computer monitors)typically qualify as hazardous waste underDEC's hazardous waste requirements.However, such hazardous waste may beexempt from regulation under the scrapmetal exemption, provided that they aremanaged in the specified way.

Scrap Metal Exemption

Most discarded electronics that qualify ashazardous waste (e.g., monitors) containsufficient quantities of scrap metal parts tobe regarded as scrap metal themselves, and,thus, are exempted from regulation ashazardous waste if the following conditionsare met:

• Prior Notification [6 NYCRR371.1(c)(7)]: If the generator is not aConditionally Exempt SmallQuantity Generator (CESQG), boththe generator and subsequenthandlers in the recycling process inNew York State are required tosubmit a "c7" notification to DEC,giving certain basic information,such as the locations of generatingand receiving facilities. Althoughwritten concurrence from DEC is notrequired, DEC will provide one uponrequest (provided the electronicsitem, in fact, qualifies for theexemption).

• Scrap metal must ultimately berecycled. The scrap metal exemptionrequires that scrap metal piecesactually be reclaimed from thehazardous electronics and that theybe recycled.

Note that the scrap metal exemption cannotapply to a part separated from the wholecomponent unless that separated partindependently contains scrap metal piecesthat will ultimately be reclaimed. Forexample, an all-plastic case that wasseparated from a computer monitor could nolonger qualify for the scrap metalexemption, nor could cathode ray tube(CRT) glass, once the scrap metal pieceshave been separated from the glass. An itemwhich qualifies as hazardous scrap metal is

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RememberAll retentiontanks forstoring usedoil must beregistered withDEC.

still a hazardous waste. It is merelyexempted from regulation.

Resale and Repair of Units

Electronic products that are directly resoldor even donated for continued use are notconsidered to be discarded, and, thus, cannotbe subject to the solid or hazardous wasteregulations (i.e., they are still “products”).

Non-working electronic products that areserviced by repair shops and then returned tothe user are not considered to be wastes, butall other non-working electronic productsmust be managed as wastes.

If non-working electronic products aredismantled and some individual parts (e.g.,disk drives) are found to be operative,reused or marketed for reuse, such parts areconsidered to be products reclaimed fromwaste. Therefore, they are no longerconsidered to be solid or hazardous waste.Any unusable components removed from theproducts as part of a repair process must bemanaged by the repair shop as "ordinary"solid or hazardous waste, unless they qualifyfor the scrap metal exemption.

More information on handling of usedelectronics can be found on the DEC website at: www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dshm/hzwstman/electron.htm. You can alsocontact the Waste Management Section ofthe Division of Solid and HazardousMaterials at (518) 402-8633.

Used Oil


Used oil is not regulated as a hazardouswaste if it is recycled or burned as a fuel.This means that your used oil, if not mixed

or contaminated with hazardous waste, canbe managed under the used oil regulations, 6NYCRR Subparts 360-14 and 374-2. Usedoil includes used crankcase oil, metal

working oils, gear oil,transmission fluid,brake fluid, hydraulicfluid, dielectric fluid(excluding PCBs) andtank bottoms from usedoil tanks only.

If you are disposing ofany used oil rather than

recycling or burning it as a fuel (i.e., spills,soil contamination, cleanup), or your usedoil is mixed with other wastes, then youmust make a hazardous waste determinationand comply with any applicable hazardouswaste regulations including the following:

• If used oil is stored in containers, thecontainers must be in good condition(no severe rusting, apparentstructural defects or deteriorations)and not visibly leaking.

• Containers and tanks and the fillpipes of underground used oil tanksmust be marked with the words“Used Oil.”

• Upon detection of a release of usedoil to the environment, the ownermust perform the following cleanupsteps: (1) stop the release; (2) containthe released used oil; (3) clean upand properly manage the releasedused oil and other material; (4) ifnecessary to prevent future releases,repair or replace any leaking used oilstorage containers or tanks prior toreturning them to service; and (5)notify the New York State SpillHotline within two hours of a spill bycalling (800) 457-7362.

http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/dshm/

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Used Oil Storage Tanks

All used oil retention tanks, no matter whatsize, must be registered with DEC andclearly labeled “Used Oil.” Fees are requiredonly if the storage capacity of the used oiltank is greater than 1,100 gallons, and theused oil is burned on site for heating. Formore information on registration ofpetroleum storage tanks, please call (518)402-9549.

Secondary Containment

Secondary containment is defined as astructure that is designed to prevent leaksand spills from reaching the land or wateroutside the initial containment area. Allaboveground tanks with a capacity of 10,000gallons or more must be equipped withsecondary containment. All abovegroundtanks smaller than 10,000 gallons arerequired to be equipped with secondarycontainment if it is reasonably expected thatthe facility is within close proximity toground or surface waters of the state.Facilities within 500 feet of the followingresources may be considered presumptiveevidence of being in close proximity toground or surface waters:

• Perennial or intermittent stream• Public or private well• Primary or principal aquifer• Wetlands as defined in 6 NYCRR

664• Lake, pond, estuary, etc.• Storm drain

Accepting Used Oil

Although most automobile recyclers are notrequired to take used oil from do-it-yourselfoil changers (people who change the oil intheir own personal vehicles), if you generate

used oil as part of your business, you cantake used oil from do-it-yourself oilchangers on a voluntary basis. You cannottake used oil from other businesses unlessyou meet certain detailed analysis andrecord-keeping requirements.

Transporting Used Oil

• Your operation can transport up to500 pounds (roughly 55 gallons) ofused oil at one time to an approvedused oil management facility if thevehicle is owned by you or anemployee.

• Your operation can transport up to500 pounds of used oil to a facilityowned by your company.

• If you transport more than 500pounds of used oil, you are requiredto have a DEC 6 NYCRR Part 364transporter’s permit.

• You cannot transport used oil toanother service station or businessunless they are authorized by DEC toaccept used oil.

Did You Know?• It takes 42 gallons of crude oil to

yield 2.5 quarts of lubricating oil.• When used oil is recycled, it takes

about one gallon to yield 2.5quarts of lubricating oil.

• Used oil from a single oil changecan contaminate a million gallonsof water.

• Used oil is the largest singlesource of pollution in our nation’swaterways.

• Used oil can contain toxicsubstances such as arsenic,benzene, cadmium, lead, and zinc.

• There are 1.2 billion gallons ofwaste oil generated annually in theUnited States.

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Pollution Prevention Tips for ManagingUsed Oil

� Store used oil in closed containerslabeled “Used Oil.” This is also arequirement under the used oilregulations. Keeping out water andother contaminants will make yourused oil more valuable to used oilrecyclers.

� Do not mix hazardous waste withused oil. Once your used oil iscontaminated with hazardous waste,it can no longer be managed asnonhazardous used oil.

� Make sure your used oil storagetanks or drums have propercontainment in case there is a leak orspill.

� On a regular basis, inspect your usedoil storage tanks or drums for leaksor spills.

� Use large drum funnels or fill tubeswhen filling used oil containers.

� Place drip pans underneath leakingvehicles to collect dripping oil. Don’tforget to pour oil from drip pans intothe used oil container.

� Try to prevent spills whendismantling vehicles. If spills dooccur, clean up oil spills with rags.After wringing out the saturated raginto the used oil drum, you can havethe rags laundered.

� Avoid using absorbents for oil spillsunless there is a threat of the spillspreading to soil or water. Oilyabsorbents must be evaluated prior todisposal to determine whether theyare hazardous or nonhazardous.Remember, if your used oil is notdestined for recycling, then ahazardous waste determination mustbe done on your used oil.

� Send used oil for recycling. AlthoughEPA and DEC allow burning in usedoil-fired space heaters as a matter ofeconomics for small (especiallyrural) businesses, EPA recognizes inpromulgating this allowance thatspace heaters do pollute.

� Recycle your oil filters through ascrap metal yard or a used oil filterrecycler. The service provided by oilfilter recyclers costs approximately$75.00 to $100.00 per drum ofuncrushed filters.

� Inspect used oil from do-it-yourselfoil changers. Make sure there are noother wastes mixed in with their usedoil. This can be done based on colorand consistency. If you do decide torefuse the used oil, as a publicservice you should provide the do-it-yourself oil changer with the phonenumber of the town or countyrecycling coordinator so that the do-it-yourself oil changer can contactthat office for alternative disposaloptions; or you can have them call(800) 462-6553.

Used Oil Filters


Terns plated oil filters are no longermanufactured in the United States for use inprivate vehicles. Terns plated oil filters,which consist of an alloy of lead and tin, areconsidered a hazardous waste whendisposed. However, non-terns plated used oilfilters are not considered a hazardous wasteif used oil is removed from the filter by oneof the following methods:

• Puncturing the filter and hot drainingfor at least 12 hours at or nearengine-operating temperature.

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• Hot draining for at least 12 hours ator near engine-operating temperatureand then crushing the filter.

• Hot draining at or near engine-operating temperature anddismantling filter.

• Any other equivalent hot drainingmethod that will remove used oil.

Used oil filters that are not drained by one ofthe above methods must be managed ashazardous waste.

If one of the above methods has beenperformed, these used oil filters can bedisposed of as nonhazardous solid waste,subject to town and county requirements.However, the most environmentallypreferred method of disposal is to recyclethese filters, and opportunities exist forrecycling properly drained filters. TheDepartment encourages the recycling of usedoil filters wherever possible. Check withyour local scrap metal yard for morerecycling information.

Pollution Prevention Tips for ManagingUsed Oil Filters

� Crush or puncture the dome or anti-drain valve and hot drain the filter.

� Collect oil from filter crushing andmange it the same way as enginewaste oils.

� Store drained and crushed filters in aleak-proof container until recycled ordisposed.

� Recycle drained or crushed filterswith your scrap metals.

Used Oil Space Heaters and

Burning Used Oil


Operations can burn their own used oil andused oil from do-it-yourself oil changers inspecially designed used oil-fired spaceheaters (furnaces) as long as the followingrequirements are met:

• The used oil originates from vehiclesat your facility or by an individualconsumer (non-commercial) whogenerates the used oil by draining thelubricating oil out of his or her ownmotorized equipment.

• The heater is designed to have amaximum capacity of no more than0.5 million BTU per hour (Note:You can use a higher capacity heater,but you will need a permit).

• Exhaust gases from the heater arevented to the outside air.

• The waste oil does not contain anychemical waste (i.e., is not ahazardous waste).

• You comply with 6 NYCRR Subpart225-2 (Fuel Composition and Use -Waste Fuel). Also, the tanks and/orcontainers used to store used oil mustcomply with the NYSDEC “Used OilGenerator Requirements.” Contactthe Technical Determination Sectionof the Division of Solid andHazardous Materials of NYSDEC at(518) 402-8633 for furtherinformation on these requirements.

Many vehicle maintenance operationspurchase used oil-fired space heaters andthen find out that they don’t generate enoughused oil to keep the space heater operatingthroughout the winter. Although it may seemdesirable to receive used oil from other sites

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that generate used oil, both the used oil andair regulations impose significantrestrictions, such as record keeping andanalytical testing, on this practice. If youwish to explore the possibility of burningused oil from other than your own or do-ityourself oil changers, please contact theDEC’s Technical Determination andAnalysis Section of the Division of Solidand Hazardous Materials at (518) 402-8612,or call your DEC’s regional office (see page42).

Due to the harmful effects of used oil on theenvironment, do not burn used oil in anunapproved boiler, space heater or furnace.

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SUMMARY OF LAWS,RULES AND

REGULATIONSRELATING TOAUTOMOBILERECYCLING*

* The Department does not purport this list to beinclusive of all federal, state and local laws,regulations or ordinances. It has been compiledfor the convenience of the reader and is intendedto provide a brief review of generally applicablestatutes. Amendments to the laws, regulationsand ordinances may occur without notice.

Registration/CertificationVTL 16-415(a)The state laws which require anyone involved inthe transfer or disposal of 1973 or newer modelyear junk or salvage vehicles to obtain aregistration or certification from the Departmentof Motor Vehicles.

Discharges into WatersECL 17-0501 The state law which makes it unlawful for anyperson, directly or indirectly, to throw, drain,run or otherwise discharge into such watersorganic or inorganic matter that shall cause orcontribute to a condition in contravention of thewater quality standards adopted by theNYSDEC in 6 NYCRR Parts 700-705 pursuantto ECL 17-0301.

SPDES PermitsECL Article 17 - Title 8The state law which established the StatePollutant Discharge Elimination System(SPDES) giving the NYSDEC the authority toissue permits for the discharge of wastewater tothe state's waters.

SPDES General Permit for Storm Water40 CFR Part 122-124The federal regulations which require permitsfor the discharge of storm water to surfacewaters from various categories of industrialactivities including facilities involved in therecycling of material (including, but not limitedto, metal scrap yards, battery reclaimers, salvageyards, and automobile junk yards).

SPDES General Permit for Storm WaterDischarges from Industrial Activities (exceptconstruction) - GP-98-03The state permit, issued on October 29, 1998,which allows permittees to discharge stormwater from point sources to the surface waters ofthe state. A condition of this permit requires thedevelopment and implementation of a stormwater pollution prevention plan specific to eachindividual site.

Individual SPDES Permit for DirectDischarges6 NYCRR Part 750-758The state rule that regulates the direct dischargeof waste water into surface or ground water.

Solid Waste Disposal6 NYCRR Subpart 360-1.5(a)The state regulation which prohibits the disposalof solid waste either brought to the site fromother locations or generated on site from thesalvaging operation. Materials having norecycling value must be disposed of at apermitted solid waste management facility. Thismaterial cannot be disposed of on site by burialor incineration.

Waste Fluids Report6 NYCRR Subpart 360-12The state regulation which requires that allautomobile dismantlers, scrap metal dealers andjunk yards submit to the NYS DEC an annualreport detailing the methods of handling anddisposal of waste automotive fluids. Annual

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reports must be submitted within 60 days of theend of each calendar year and must include thefollowing information:

• The identity of all fluids which arehandled on site (i.e. refrigerants, engineand gear oils, antifreeze, gasoline, dieselfuel, transmission fluid, battery acid,brake fluid, power steering fluid andwindshield washer fluid).

• The quantity of all fluids which werereused, recycled or disposed.

• The identity of the transporter(s) of allfluid wastes which were removed fromthe site.

• The identity of the recipients of all fluidwastes.

Waste Tires6 NYCRR Subpart 360-13.1(b)The state regulation which prohibits any personfrom engaging in storing 1,000 or more wastetires at a time without first obtaining a permit todo so.

Used Oil Tank Registration6 NYCRR Subpart 360-14The state regulation which requires theregistration of tanks storing used oil, regardlessof size. Product categories include used oil forfuel and used oil hauled away for recycling.Tanks storing more than 1,100 gallons of usedoil for fuel are subject to registration fees. Tankswhich store used oil which is to be hauled awayfor recycling are not subject to registration fees.(Note: This regulation is presently beingrevised.)

Lead-Acid Batteries6 NYCRR Subpart 374-1.7The state regulation which addresses thehandling of spent lead-acid batteries. Spent1ead-acid batteries stored on site which are notdestined for recycling are consideredabandoned, are subject to regulation as

hazardous waste and must meet the storagerequirements identified in Section 374-1.7(a)(2).

Hazardous Substance Designation6 NYCRR Part 597, ECL 37-0101 et seq.,ECL 71-3701 et seq.The laws and regulations which designatematerials such as petroleum, radiator fluids(ethylene glycol), lead-acid battery fluids andmost commonly used organic degreasingsolvents as hazardous substances. No personshall store or release to the environmentsubstances hazardous or acutely hazardous topublic health, safety or the environment incontravention of rules and regulationspromulgated pursuant hereto. Any person whoviolates the rules or regulations will be subjectto a civil penalty.

Hazardous Substances Bulk Storage Act6 NYCRR Parts 595-599, ECL 40-0101 etseq., ECL 71-4301 et seq.The laws and regulations that require safeguards in storage, handling and processing ofhazardous substances. Any person who violatesthe rules or regulations will be subject to civiland administrative sanctions and/or criminalsanctions.

Petroleum DischargeNL 12-173The state law which prohibits the discharge ofpetroleum into the waters or onto the lands ofthe state. In addition to penalties, responsibleparties are held liable for the reimbursement ofany costs which the state incurs should itexercise its authority for cleaning up any suchspills. Discharge, for this purpose, means anyintentional or unintentional action or emissionresulting in the releasing, spilling, leaking,pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, ordumping of petroleum.

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Petroleum DischargeNL 12-175The state law which requires any personresponsible for causing a discharge of petroleumto notify the NYSDEC immediately, but in nocase later than two hours after the discharge.

Liquid ReleasesECL 17-1743The state law which requires any person who isthe owner, or is in possession or control of,more than 1,100 gallons of any liquid stored inbulk to immediately notify the NYSDEC if theliquid is released.

Petroleum DischargeECL 71-1941The state law which provides a strict liabilitystandard for persons who spill or dischargepetroleum if they are in control of more than1,100 gallons of any liquid (includingpetroleum) which, if released, would pollute orwould likely pollute the lands or waters of thestate. In addition to penalties, the responsibleparty is also liable for all actual costs incurredby the state for the removal and neutralization ofthe liquid and reasonable remediation costs

Hazardous Substance Discharge6 NYCRR Subpart 595.3The state regulation which requires the reportingof all releases of hazardous substances includingnon-regulated facilities.

Tank Registration for Hazardous Substances6 NYCRR Subpart 596.2The state regulation which requires theregistration of all underground tanks and anystationary aboveground tanks of 185 gallons ormore which store a hazardous substance. Non-stationary tanks storing 2,200 pounds or more ofa hazardous substance, or a mixture thereof, fora period of ninety days or more, are subject tothe technical standards of 6 NYCRR Parts 598

and 599. Antifreeze (ethylene glycol) is aregulated hazardous substance.

Oil Tank Registration6 NYCRR Subpart 612.2The state regulation which requires the owner ofany petroleum storage facility with a combinedcapacity over 1,100 gallons to register thefacility with the NYSDEC. Heating oil tanksstoring less than 1,100 gallons are not regulatedand should not be included in determining thetotal capacity at the facility. However, thosetanks must be registered if the facility’s totalcapacity not including those tanks exceeds1,100 gallons. Any existing facility registeredunder this part must also comply with therequirements of 6 NYCRR Part 613. Any newor substantially modified existing facility mustcomply with 6 NYCRR Part 614.

DMV Regulations15 NYCRR Part 81Facilities must comply with the Vehicle andTraffic Law and its associated regulations. Fordismantling/reclamation facilities this includes 6NYCRR Part 81 which requires that facilitiesmaintain a copy of the CR 81 handbook andcomply with all of the applicable DMVregulations for salvage businesses.

Open Burning6 NYCRR Part 215The state rule which regulates open burning.This regulation describes permittingrequirements, prohibitions and restrictions ofburning in an open fire in New York State. Thisregulation specifically prohibits the burning ofrubbish for salvage and also prohibits burningfor disposal of rubbish generated on site bycommercial activities.

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Burning Used Oil6 NYCRR Subpart 225-2The state air rule which regulates the burning ofwaste oil. This regulation describes permittingrequirements, the eligibility to burn varioustypes of waste fuels and the sale of waste fuels.There are federal requirements which furtherregulate the burning of waste oil including 40CFR Part 279. There are also state solid wasteregulations 6 NYCRR Part 360 and Subpart374-2 which address the burning of used oil inspace heaters.

Solvent Cleaning (degreasers)6 NYCRR Part 226The state rule which regulates solvent metalcleaning processes (degreasers). This regulationpertains to cold cleaning degreasing, open-topvapor degreasing and conveyorized degreasing.The following sources are exempt from thisregulation: Conveyorized degreasers smallerthan 22 square feet or air/vapor interface, open-top vapor degreasers smaller than 11 square feetof open area, and solvent cleaning processesutilizing 1,1,1 trichloroethane (methylchloroform), trichlorotrifluoroethane (Freon113) and methylene chloride.

Solvent Cleaning (degreasers)40 CFR Part 63 Subpart TThe National Emission Standards for HazardousAir Pollutants regulates Halogenated SolventCleaning. This applies to any halogenatedsolvent cleaning machine which uses solventcontaining methylene chloride,perchloroethylene, trichloroethylene, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, carbon tetrachloride, orchloroform, or any combination of thesehalogenated HAP solvents, in a totalconcentration greater than 5% by weight, as acleaning or drying agent. Cleaning machineswith a capacity of less than 2 gallons are exemptfrom the NESHAP.

Surface Coating Operations6 NYCRR Part 228The state rule which regulates surface coating atfacilities with potentials to emit volatile organiccompounds above applicable thresholds. Thisregulation addresses permitting, emissioncontrol requirements, record keeping, regulatedproducts and handling, and storage and disposalof volatile organic compounds. Facilities whichdo not meet the applicability thresholdsestablished in 6 NYCRR Part 228, but are notexempt from it, are subject to 6 NYCRR Part212. Facilities which use less than 25 gallons ofpaint and solvent per month are exempt frompermitting requirements under 6 NYCRR Part201 but may still be subject to either Part 228 orPart 212.

Refrigerant Reclamation40 CFR Part 82 Subpart FThe federal regulation which addressesrefrigerant recycling. This regulation requiresthat refrigerants be reclaimed before dismantlingvehicles, refrigerants only be sold to certifieddealers, and recovered refrigerants be properlylabeled. This regulation does allow the use ofthe refrigerant in other cars owned by thedismantler. This regulation is based on Title VIof the 1990 Clean Air Act, Section 608.

Visual ImpactsHL 4-89The state highway law that requires that anyjunkyard or automobile recycling facility within1000 feet of an interstate or primary highwayshall be screened by natural objects, plantings,fences, or other appropriate means.

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATIONAUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING FACILITY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

FACILITY NAME LOCATION (C/T/V) COUNTY

NAME OF FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE TITLE TELEPHONE NUMBER

FACILITY ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

FACILITY MAILING ADDRESS, if different

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

DATE TIME WEATHER

COMPLIANCE RATING CODES: S = Satisfactory M = Marginal U = Unsatisfactory N = NotApplicable

Rating Items Comments

A. WATER

1. SPDES NOITT filed (40 CFR 122-124, ECL 17-

2. SWPPP developed (SPDES General Permit GP-98-

3. SWPPP implemented (SPDES General Permit GP-

4. Floor drains (ECL 17-0701, 17-0803)

5. Other

B. SOLID & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

1. Annual fluids reporting (Part 360-12.1(c))

2. Waste tires (Part 360-13.1(b))

3. Used oil (Part 360-14, 374-2)

4. Waste batteries (Part 364, 374-1.7)

5. Antifreeze (Part 360, 596.2)

6. Prohibited Disposal of Solid Waste (Part 360-

7. Other

C. SPILL PREVENTION & RESPONSE

1. Petroleum spills (NL 12-173, Part 613.8)

2. Spills reporting (NL 12-175, Part 613.8)

3. Petroleum bulk storage registration (Part 612.2,

4. Other

D. AIR RESOURCES

1. Open burning (Part 215)

2. Waste oil furnaces (Part 225, 360-14, 374-2)

3. Refrigerant recycling (40 CFR Part 82)

4. Other

Facility Overall Rating: DMV Identification Number: (if applicable)

Name of Inspection Leader Title Signature

Names of Other Inspectors

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NYS Department of Environmental ConservationDivision of Water625 Broadway Albany, NY 12233-3505Phone: (518) 402-8111 Fax: (518) 402-9029Website: www.dec.state.ny.us

NOTICE OF INTENT, TRANSFER OR TERMINATION FOR STORM WATER DISCHARGESASSOCIATED WITH INDUSTRIAL OR CONSTRUCTION

ACTIVITY UNDER THE SPDES GENERAL PERMIT

Section I. Reason for Submittal - Check either A or B or C:

9 A. This is a new (original) or renewal submittal. Complete the rest of the form. (Items marked with an asterisk (*) must be completed.)

-or-9 B. There has been a change in information since the earlier submittal. Indicate

changes in appropriate sections. If known, enter your permit identificationnumber below.

-or-9 C. Want to terminate general stormwater permit coverage. Complete the following

sections, as appropriate, including Section V. If known, enter your permitidentification number below.

Permit Identification Number: NYR __ __ __ __ __ __

Section II. Owner/Operator Information

*Name:

*Street:

Additional Address (if any):

*City, State and Zip Code:

Section III. Contact Person

First Name: Last Name:

Telephone #: E-mail:

Section IV. Site Information

*Name:

*Street: (See note on second page)

Additional Address (if any):

*City, State and Zip Code:

*County: Region: (For DEC use only)

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NOTE: If the activity lacks a street address, provide the latitude and longitude of theapproximate center of the site and/or the nearest intersection of roadways:

Longitude: 7___ ___' ___"WLatitude: 4___ ___' ___"No o

Nearest Intersection:

A. Name of municipal storm sewer system (if any):

B. Name of nearest waterway:

C. If there are other State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("SPDES") permit(s)for this facility, indicate number(s):

NY _ _ _ _ _ _ _ NY _ _ _ _ _ _ _ NY _ _ _ _ _ _ _

*D. Enter the primary Standard Industrial Classification ("SIC") code for the facility orcheck one of the following activity descriptions:

9 SIC code:

9 Hazardous waste treatment, storage or disposal facility, including those thatare operating under interim status or a permit under subtitle C of RCRA [40CFR 122.26(b)(14)(iv)].

9 Landfill, land application site, and open dump that receive or has received anyindustrial waste, including those that are subject to regulation under subtitle Dof RCRA [40 CFR 122.26(b)(14)(v)].

9 Steam electric power generating facility, including coal handling sites [40 CFR122.26(b)(14)(vii)].

9 Treatment works treatment domestic sewage or any other sewage sludge orwastewater treatment device or system, used in the storage, treatment,recycling, and reclamation of municipal or domestic sewage [40 CFR122.26(b)(14)(ix)].

9 Construction [40 CFR 122.26(b)(14)(x)]. Provide estimates for:

Start:________ Completion: ________ Disturbed Acreage: ________ (mo/yr) (mo/yr)

Section V.Certification - I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments wereprepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualifiedpersonnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person orpersons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, theinformation submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am awarethat there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine andimprisonment for knowing violations.

*Printed Name: *Date:

*Signature: Title/Position:

9 There are attachment(s) with additional comments and/or explanations.

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION DIVISION OF SOLID & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

ANNUAL REPORT FORM FOR WASTE FLUID DISPOSAL01/03

Please read and follow all instruction on the back beforecompleting this report form

Please Type or Print Clearly

1. FACILITY NAME AND LOCATION 2. FACILITY OWNER’S NAME

Street Mailing Address

City/Village City/Town/Village

Town County State Zip

Telephone Number DEC Region

( )Telephone Number

( )

3. FACILITY OPERATOR’S NAME (if different) 4. FACILITY TYPE

G Auto Dismantler

Mailing Address G Automobile Junkyard

City/Town/Village G Scrap Metal Processor

State Zip G Metal Salvage Facility

Telephone Number

( ) G Sludge Metal Recovery

5. FLUIDS Fluid Volume (Gallons)* Disposed Recycled/Reused

Name & Address of MajorRecipients

Refrigerant

Crankcase Oil

Transmission Fluid

Engine Coolant/Antifreeze

Gasoline

Diesel Fuel

Brake Fluid

Power Steering Fluid

Mercury

Hydraulic Fluid

Other (describe)

NOTE: Attach and use additional 8½” X 11" sheet, if more room is needed for names and address of “major recipients” of waste fluids* Indicate permitted facility or permitted transporter accepting waste fluids.

6. TOTAL SOLID WASTE HANDLED DURING REPORT PERIOD (in tons) a. Received___________________________________________ c. Transferred____________________________________________ b. Disposed___________________________________________ d. Stored on site__________________________________________

7. CERTIFICATION: I hearby affirm under penalty of perjury that information provided on this form and attached statements and exhibits wasprepared by me or under my supervision and direction and is true to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I have the authority as___________________________________(title) of______________________________________(entity) to sign this report form pursuant to 6NYCRRPart 360. I am aware that any false statement made herein is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor pursuant to Section 210.45 of the Penal Law.

Printed/Typed Name Signature Mo Day Year | |

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Regional Solid & Hazardous Materials EngineerNYSDEC - Region 1SUNY CampusLoop Road, Building 40Stony Brook, NY 11790-2356(631) 444-0375

Regional Solid & Hazardous Materials EngineerNYSDEC - Region 21 Hunters Point Plaza47-40 21 Streets t

Long Island City, NY 11101-5407(718) 482-4996

Regional Solid & Hazardous Materials EngineerNYSDEC - Region 321 South Putt Corners RoadNew Paltz, NY 12561-1695(845) 256-3137

Regional Solid & Hazardous Materials EngineerNYSDEC - Region 41150 North Westcott RoadSchenectady, NY 12306-2014(518) 357-2346

Regional Solid & Hazardous Materials EngineerNYSDEC - Region 5Route 86 - P.O. Box 296Ray Brook, NY 12977-0296(518) 897-1241

Regional Solid & Hazardous Materials EngineerNYSDEC - Region 6State Office Building317 Washington Street Watertown, NY 13601-3787(315) 785-2513

Regional Solid & Hazardous Materials EngineerNYSDEC - Region 7615 Erie Blvd. WestSyracuse, NY 13204-2400(315) 426-7419

Regional Solid & Hazardous Materials EngineerNYSDEC - Region 86274 East Avon-Lima RoadAvon, NY 14414-9519(716) 226-2466

Regional Solid & Hazardous Materials EngineerNYSDEC - Region 9270 Michigan AvenueBuffalo, NY 14203-2999(716) 851-7220

New York State Department of Environmental ConservationDivision of Solid & Hazardous MaterialsBureau of Waste Reduction & Recycling625 BroadwayAlbany, NY 12233-7253(518) 402-8704

Instructions for Completion of an

ANNUAL REPORT FORM FOR WASTE FLUID DISPOSAL

GENERAL:This report form is prescribed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) for solid waste management facilitiespursuant to the requirements of 6 NYCRR Part 360. Make every effort to enter the information requested in the spaces provided on this form, butattach additional sheets where space prohibits full and complete answers. For the purposes of this form, the term “facility” shall mean “solid wastemanagement facility.”

The owner or operator must sign this report form and must submit the completed form to the Regional Solid Waste Engineer for the Department regionin which the facility is located. This form must be submitted within 60 days after the last calendar year for which the report is prepared.

Item Number

f. Enter the name and address of the facility.

g. Identify the entity or person who owns the facility.

h. Identify the entity or person responsible for the overall management and operation of the facility.

i. Check all the appropriate boxes that describe the facility that is the subject of this report form.

j. Complete the Waste Fluid Table and account for all waste fluids managed at the facility during the report period.

k. Summarize the total amount of solid waste managed at the facility during the report period.

l. The certification block must be completed by the facility owner or operator.

m. The report form must be signed in the certification block and submitted to the appropriate Regional Solid & Hazardous Materials Engineer and the

Bureau of Waste Reduction & Recycling in Albany, New York.

REGIONAL SOLID & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ENGINEERS’ ADDRESSES

CENTRAL OFFICE ADDRESS

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233

RESOURCE GUIDE

The following organizations provide technical assistance, publish information, conduct or speak at workshopsand conferences, and provide telephone, written and on-site information and assistance to generators onpollution prevention and better management of air, water, solid and hazardous waste issues.

Division of Solid & Hazardous MaterialsBureau of Hazardous Waste Management(518) 402-8633This bureau is responsible for making hazardouswaste determinations.

Pollution Prevention UnitSmall Quantity Generator Hotline(800) 462-6553This technical assistance unit offersworkshops/training, publications, informationclearinghouse, pollution prevention conferences,toxic release inventory, and expositions.

Division of Air ResourcesBureau of Stationary Sources(518) 402-8403This bureau is responsible for source review,permitting, MACT, NESHAP implementation, andair toxics assessments.

Division of WaterBureau of Water Permits(518) 402-8110Responsible for managing the State PollutantDischarge Elimination System (SPDES) permits, theSPDES program for storm water discharges, thewater resources programs, and the municipal watersupply permits.

Division of Solid & Hazardous MaterialsBureau of Waste Reduction & Recycling(518) 402-8678This bureau is responsible for reviewing the wastetire program, the beneficial use program, thecomposting program, issuing permits to wastehaulers that transport solid and hazardous,industrial/commercial, sewage and septic waste,and other solid waste recycling and waste reductionissues.

Division of Environmental RemediationBureau of Spill Prevention and ResponseBulk Storage Section(518) 402-9549You may obtain technical assistance on chemicaland petroleum aboveground and undergroundstorage tanks from the Bulk Storage Section.

New York State Spill Hotline(800) 457-7362To report spills of oil petroleum products orhazardous materials on land or water in New YorkState. Companies are legally required to report aspill within 24 hours. Also, the National ResponseCenter should be notified.

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NYSDEC Regional Offices

For additional information on topics covered in this manual, ask for the Multi-media PollutionPrevention Coordinator in your regional office.

REGION 1Nassau & Suffolk CountiesBuilding 40 SUNY at Stony BrookStony Brook, NY 11790(631) 444-0354

REGION 2 Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens and RichmondCounties1 Hunters Point Plaza, 47-40, 21 Streetst

Long Island City, NY 11101-5407(718) 482-4900

REGION 3Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan,Ulster & Westchester Counties21 South Putt Corners RoadNew Paltz, NY 12561-1696(845) 256-3000

REGION 4Albany, Columbia, Delaware, Greene, Montgomery,Otsego, Rensselaer, Schenectady & SchoharieCounties1150 North Westcott RoadSchenectady, NY 12306-2014(518) 357-2234

REGION 5Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton,Saratoga, Warren & Washington CountiesRoute 86, PO Box 296Ray Brook, NY 12977-0296(518) 897-1200

REGION 6Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida & St. LawrenceCounties317 Washington StreetWatertown, NY 13601(315) 785-2239

REGION 7Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Madison,Onondaga, Oswego, Tioga & Tompkins Counties615 Erie Boulevard WestSyracuse, NY 13204-2400(315) 426-7400

REGION 8Chemung, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario,Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne & YatesCounties6274 East Avon-Lima RoadAvon, NY 14414-9519(585) 226-2466

REGION 9Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara &Wyoming Counties270 Michigan AvenueBuffalo, NY 14203-2999(716) 851-7000

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Resource Publications

Environmental Compliance and PollutionPrevention Guide for Small Quantity GeneratorsA summary of regulations, for air, water andhazardous waste.New York State Department of EnvironmentalConservation, Pollution Prevention Unit. March1998, 41 pp.To obtain a copy, contact the NYSDEC PollutionPrevention Unit at 1 (800) 462-6553 or visit theweb site at www.dec.state.ny.us/website/ppu/

Environmental Self-Audit for Small BusinessesA quick and easy guide to environmentalcompliance.New York State Department of EnvironmentalConservation, Pollution Prevention Unit and EmpireState Development, Division for Small Business.March 1998, 44 pp.To obtain a copy, contact the NYSDEC PollutionPrevention Unit at 1 (800) 462-6553 or visit theweb site at www.dec.state.ny.us/website/ppu/

Auto Recyclers Guide to a Cleaner Environment- Best Management PracticesMonroe County Small Business PollutionPrevention Task Group and New York StateDepartment of Environmental Conservation. April2001, 36 pp. with appendices.To obtain a copy, visit the NYSDEC web site atwww.dec.state.ny.us/website/reg8/press/autorec/autorec.html

Florida Automotive Recyclers’ Handbook -Reducing and Managing WastesFlorida Department of Environmental Protection,Hazardous Waste Compliance Assistance Programand Florida Center for Solid and Hazardous WasteManagement. November 1999, 53 pp.To obtain a copy, visit the autorecyclers section ofthe DEC web site atwww.dec.state.ny.us/website/ppu/

Storm Water Guidance ManualThe manual provides detailed instructions on howto create a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Planand includes forms and checklists to facilitatecompliance.To obtain a copy, contact the Automotive RecyclersAssociation (ARA) by calling (703) 385-1001 orvisit the “marketplace” section of their web site atwww.autorecyc.org

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Small Business Ombudsman Hotline1200 Pennsylvania Ave. SWWashington, DC 20460-0001General # 202-260-1211Phone: (800) 368-5888Fax: (202) 401-2302Helps private citizens, small businesses, andsmaller communities with questions on all programaspects with EPA.

RCRA/Superfund/EPCRA Hotline1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, SWAreal Rios BlvdWashington, D.C. 20460(800) 424-9346(703) 412-9810Answer questions on matters related to solid waste,hazardous waste, or underground storage tanks.Also, can be used to order EPA publications.

EPA Region II OfficeCompliance Assistance & Support Branch290 Broadway, 21st FloorNew York, NY 10007-1866(212) 637-4000Provides compliance and pollution preventionassistance to EPA Region 2 area businesses.

EPA Region II OfficeDivision of Enforcement and ComplianceAssistance - RCRA Compliance Branch290 Broadway, 22nd FloorNew York, NY 10007-1866Phone: (212) 637-4145Fax: (212) 637-4949In addition to conducting RCRA inspections onsmall businesses, this office provides technicalassistance on RCRA related issues.

EPA HeadquartersOffice of Compliance (2224A)Arial Rios Building1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20004Phone: (202) 260-2090Fax: (202) 260-0279Regulatory, technical, compliance and pollutionprevention assistance.

Department of Transportation HotlineOffice of Hazardous Materials StandardsResearch & Special Programs Administration400 7th Street, SWWashington, DC 20590-0001Phone: (202) 366-4488Fax: (202) 366-3012Technical assistance on matters related to DOT’shazardous materials transportation regulations.

Pollution Protection Information Clearinghouse(PPIC)PPIC-EPA401 M Street, SW Washington, DC 20460Phone: (202) 260-1023Fax: (202) 260-4659E-mail: [email protected] a library and an electronic bulletin boarddedicated to information on pollution prevention.

National Response Center(800) 424-8802In Washington, D.C.To report oil and chemical spills to the FederalGovernment. This hotline is manned by the U.S.Coast Guard.

US Environmental Protection Agency

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New York State Permitted Household Hazardous Waste Facilities

If you are a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator and located in one of the following counties, youcan call the number listed to make arrangements to bring your hazardous waste for disposal. Appointments areusually required. Some counties are opening their facilities to neighboring counties. If your shop is not locatedin any of these counties, you may want to call the closest household hazardous waste collection facility for moredetails.

Broome CountyDivision of Solid Waste ManagementP.O. Box 1766Government PlazaBinghamton, NY 13902(607) 778-2932

Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Management Authority1600 Genesee StreetSuite 401Utica, NY 13502(315) 733-1224

Monroe County350 East Henrietta RoadRochester, NY 14620(716) 760-7517

Rockland County50 Sanitorium RoadBuilding DPomona, NY 10970(845) 364-2572

Ulster County Resource Recovery AgencyP.O. Box 6219Kingston, NY 12402(845) 336-0600

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