Pollution Prevention for Automotive Repair Shops

Photo: Parts washer in auto shop.

Top P2 Tips for Automotive Repair from Ecology's Technical Assistance staff offer these ideas used in shops around the state.

Top P2 Tips for Stormwater Management from Ecology's Technical Assistance staff tells how to prevent polluted runoff at your shop.

Waste Reduction for Small Parts Washers is an Ecology publication that may help to reduce solvent use.

Shop Guide for Dangerous Waste Management is an Ecology publication that outlines what shops need to know to do the right thing for health, safety, and the environment.

Focus Sheet: Chlorofluorocartons (CFC's) and the Auto Repair Shop is an Ecology publication that details the laws about the use of these harmful gases.

Automotive Industry is an Ecology for Business index about many aspects of auto shops and the environment.

Pollution Prevention Resource Center Topic Hubs™

The Pollution Prevention Resource Center (PPRC) Topic Hubs™ provide pollution prevention guidance to many businesses, including background information, pollution prevention opportunities, reasons for change, where to go for help, and links to more help.

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Environmental Protection Agency Compliance Assistance Sector Notebooks

Profile of the Ground Transportation Industry is a sector notebook from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It includes applicable regulations and other relevant environmental information.

Profile of the Transportation Equipment Cleaning Industry is a sector notebook from the EPA. It includes applicable regulations and other relevant environmental information.

Other US Environmental Protection Agency Resources

Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair (CCAR)  GreenLink - Compliance Assistance Center, a partnership of the industry and the Environmental Protection Agency

Consolidated Screening Checklist for Automotive Repair Facilities Guidebook is an EPA manual for automotive facilities (517K pdf)

Related information

Environmental Results Program ERP—Auto Body Pilot

Auto Body Pilot Technical Assistance and Training Resources