Good Cleaning Practices for Automobile Repair Industry
Around the Monterey Bay, most storm drains flow directly to local creeks, streams, and the ocean sanctuary without treatment. Stormwater pollution is a serious problem for wildlife dependent on clean water and for people who depend on healthy waterways.
For a cleaner ocean, it is important to follow these good cleaning practices for automobile repair:
- Properly store hazardous waste
- Clean auto parts without using liquid cleaners, direct all fluids away from storm drains
- Metal grinding and polishing - capture all metal filings and store in dedicated containers
- Prevent leaks and spills - capture fluids in drip pans, use absorbent cleaning agents instead of water
- Clean up spills immediately, following your hazardous materials response plan
- Properly dispose of hazardous waste and recycle when possible
Motor Oil Collection Centers
