Green Shops
Looking to go green? ASA-IL has a list of products and procedures for environmentally conscious automotive repair facilities to consider.
The table below lists some of the products associated with servicing a vehicle, and steps that should be taken by facilities to reduce environmental hazards:
| Product | Steps Taken By Shops |
|---|
| Antifreeze | Stored by facility in special containers and then taken to a commercial disposal plant or have recycled onsite (paid for by facility). |
| Used Oil & Other Fluids | Stored by facility in special containers then disposed of by a licensed hauler, or burned in an approved waste-oil heater. |
| Oil Filters | Filters are drained, drilled, or crushed. The oil is processed the same as above, and the metal parts of the filter are taken to a recycling plant. |
| Batteries | Return old batteries to reclaimer and/or manufacturer by a certified carrier. |
| Used Tires | Stored in an orderly fashion at facility, then taken by a licensed hauler to a storage location or a recycling center. |
| Refrigerants | Purchasing necessary equipment, and being certified to capture and recycle refrigerants and other gases while servicing air conditioners. |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) | Purchasing necessary equipment, and being certified to capture and recycle refrigerants and other gases while servicing air conditioners. |
Other Things to Consider:
- Does the facility use environmentally preferable products and services?
- Does the facility practice general pollution prevention?
- Does the facility strive to educate its employees in environmentally safe practices?