Waste from vehicle work.
WHAT THE WORKSHOP PRODUCES
Used oil and lubricants Oil filters Coolant Brake fluid Batteries Tyres Solvents and cleaning chemicals Refrigerants Contaminated rags and absorbents
WHY IT MATTERS
Improper disposal contaminates soil and water, and it attracts enforcement.
WHAT TO NEVER DO
Pour used oil or coolant onto the ground or into drains Burn tyres Release refrigerant deliberately Dispose of batteries with general waste
WHAT USED OIL REQUIRES
Storage in sealed containers, bunded against spill Collection by an authorised handler
WHAT TO KEEP
Evidence of collection.
WHY
It demonstrates proper disposal.
WHAT BATTERIES REQUIRE
Separate storage, upright, protected Return to a recycler or supplier
WHAT TYRES REQUIRE
Proper disposal or recycling.
WHY THEY ACCUMULATE
Nobody removes them, and they become a fire and mosquito hazard.
WHAT REFRIGERANTS REQUIRE
Recovery equipment and trained operators.
WHAT SPILLS REQUIRE
Absorbent material available Immediate cleanup Contaminated material disposed of properly
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Bunding or containment where fluids are handled.
WHAT TO CONSIDER COMMERCIALLY
Some waste has value: oil, batteries, metal.
WHAT THAT MEANS
Proper handling can partly pay for itself.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Arrangements with authorised buyers and handlers.
