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Burning Used Oil This fact sheet describes the management requirements for businesses that burn used oil for energy recovery. Used oil burners are responsible for knowing and complying with all applicable laws and rules.

Emulsified Oil and Water Separating Products Aqueous cleaning solutions can be contaminated by the build-up of emulsified waste oil, which can decrease the solution's cleaning capability. Use this list to find products to separate emulsified oil and water. It can help extend the usefulness of process fluid or help in pre-treating wastewater prior to sewering.

Floor Cleanup Lower floor wash water volume and contamination at your auto repair shop to minimize the impact of wastewater regulations, reduce liabilities, protect the environment and community, and save your shop time and money.

Floor Drain Systems Basic utilities usually are not thought about until a problem arises. Plumbing systems typically function for many years without needing attention. This fact sheet gives tips on preventing plumbing problems. It covers basic information about floor drain systems and separators and includes simple maintenance ideas.

Get It Plated Right, High-Temperature Processing Burns on Soils Oils, coolants and many organic liquids form a varnish or paint-like coating on part surfaces when heated or aged. This fact sheet discusses how to prevent such soils from occurring.

Managing Used Oil and Related Wastes Used oil, filters and used oil-contaminated sorbet materials often contain hazardous contaminants. This fact sheet describes how businesses can properly manage used oil and related wastes.

Motor Oil Re-refined engine oils conserve resources and can save your business money. Re-refined oil is subject to the same stringent refining, compounding, and performance standards as virgin oil for use in automotive, heavy-duty diesel and other internal combustion engines.

Oil Cleanup Used oil and used oil sorbent are regulated hazardous wastes. This fact sheet highlights strategies for cutting oil use and reducing spills.

Oil/Water Separators Oil/water separators can be costly to maintain, and if not properly managed can pollute surface and ground water leading to costly violations. Take steps to minimize the effects of your oil/water separator on your shop's budget and the environment.

Reusable Oil Filters Using reusable oil filers can save your facility money and reduce its impact on the environment. Lasting up to the life of a vehicle, reusable oil filters eliminate the waste stream created by conventional disposable filters.

Oil Filters
Floor Cleanup Lower floor wash water volume and contamination at your auto repair shop to minimize the impact of wastewater regulations, reduce liabilities, protect the environment and community, and save your shop time and money.

Motor Oil Re-refined engine oils conserve resources and can save your business money. Re-refined oil is subject to the same stringent refining, compounding, and performance standards as virgin oil for use in automotive, heavy-duty diesel and other internal combustion engines.

Reusable Oil Filters Using reusable oil filers can save your facility money and reduce its impact on the environment. Lasting up to the life of a vehicle, reusable oil filters eliminate the waste stream created by conventional disposable filters.

Organic Liquid
Get It Plated Right, High-Temperature Processing Burns on Soils Oils, coolants and many organic liquids form a varnish or paint-like coating on part surfaces when heated or aged. This fact sheet discusses how to prevent such soils from occurring.

Overspray
Source Reduction and Recycling Opportunities for a Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics Shop Astoria Industries employs approximately 45 people and manufactures fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) components for truck utility bodies and livestock trailers. The manufacturing process uses an open-mold, spray lay-up process, which involves applying a fiberglass and catalyzed polyester resin mixture onto open molds.

Waterbased Finishing Systems Automated Building Components and the U.S. Postal Service work with new waterbased paint systems.