What are typical hazardous wastes at automotive repair facilities?
Used oil, gasoline and antifreeze are the most common hazardous wastes generated by automotive facilities. All three wastes can be either directly reused as a still valuable “product” or recycled on site. Other automotive wastes, such as antifreeze, batteries and mercury switches may be managed as a universal waste. If directly reused, recycled or managed as a universal waste, these wastes do not count toward your hazardous waste generator status. More information can be found in “Pitstops: An Environmental Guide for Automobile Service Facilities.” Call (603) 271-0878 or nhppp@des.nh.gov for a free copy.
