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Waste Stream

Health/Environmental Concerns

Pollution Prevention Alternatives

used oil and lubricants

water contamination

on-site waste oil heater or off-site recycling or burning

spent anti-freeze

water contamination

filtration (on- or off-site) and re-use

used tires and rubber products

solid waste

recycle or retread

used batteries

heavy metals (lead, mercury), acid, which may contaminate soil or water

recycle off-site

used oil filters

solid waste, water contamination from residual oil

recycle off-site

parts cleaning solvents and sludge

may contain:

- VOCs which contribute to smog,

- hazardous air pollutants (HAPs),

- chlorinated compounds which deplete ozone

- chemicals with significant worker health concerns (carcinogens, nervous system, liver, kidney damage)

may be flammable (low flash point),

water contamination

switch to aqueous-based parts washers or thermal bake units,

use non-chlorinated products

refrigerants

air pollutant (ozone-depleting CFCs)

recycle refrigerants (required by law)

cleaning rags

solid/hazardous waste

use industrial laundering facility