Automotive

Automotive-related industries can cause storm water pollution unless materials, wastes, and wash water are properly handled. Below are a few things you can do to keep pollutants from illegally polluting our creeks and Bay. The materials at our Resource Library illustrate in detail the best ways to keep a clean shop, and include contact information on companies that can recycle your batteries, tires, rags and fluids.

• Vehicle Service Facilities Best Management Practices booklet - English - Spanish - Chinese - Vietnamese
• Label storm drain inlets, so that employees do not use them to dispose of waste
• Train employees not to dump anything down storm drains
• Store hazardous waste in drums and covered bins and contract a company to dispose of it for you.
• Prevent leaks and spills. Clean up leaps, drips, and other spills without water whenever possible. Use rags, or a damp mop, and dry, absorbent materials.
• Recycle fluids whenever possible so they never become waste to dispose. Purchase reusable or recyclable products whenever you can. Send used liquids, batteries, metal scrap and shop rags to a recycler.