Re: P2 for Auto Dealerships

[Dan Davis <dtdavis@inw.net>]

DINA LI wrote:
> 
> Martha -- here's a quick answer to your message:  fuel filters -- can
> be recycled off-site if a commercial recycler is available.
> Otherwise, they are  commonly disposed of as hazardous waste if
> permitted under state law.  Batteries -- the industry has switched to Gel batteries (non lead acid) which cost
> more but last much longer, also,  solar battery chargers are
> available which extend lead acid battery life (made by PulseTech);  waste paint -- high volume
> low pressure spray guns to reduce paint waste, gun washers, paint
> booth masking, paint mixing equipment, alternative paint booth
> filters, improved procedures for reducing paint waste, production
> scheduling; fluorescent lights -- low mercury fluorescent tubes are
> available from Phillips that pass the TCLP, there are commercial
> fluorescent bulb recyclers and also on-site crushing equipment to
> reduce the volume.  For more information on these wastes or others
> associated with auto dealerships, feel free to call me.
> 
> Date:          Tue, 28 Jan 1997 11:01:25 -0600
> From:          Martha Arosemena <MAROSEME@tnrcc.state.tx.us>
> Subject:       P2 for Auto Dealerships
> To:            p2tech@great-lakes.net
> Reply-to:      p2tech@great-lakes.net
> 
> Does anyone have any P2 information for Auto
> dealerships?  Specifically regarding fuel filters, batteries,
> waste paint, and fluorescent lights.
> 
> Thanks in advance -
> Dina Li
> Pollution Prevention Specialist
> SAIC
> 11251 Roger Bacon Dr, Reston, VA  20190
> (703) 318-4603 fax (703) 736-0826
> dina.w.li@cpmx.saic.com
I am couriuos as to why fuel filters are hazardous waste ?.  i recently
had Jet fuel filters tested and they came back as non-hazardous.  am I
missing something ??

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