WASTE ORIGIN: Maintenance
WASTE TYPES: Spent Fluids (Oil, Coolant, Transmission Fluids), Rebuildable Parts, Batteries, CFC-12, and Catalytic Converters

WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING METHODS:

• Separate to promote potential for recycling (e.g., store used oil in separate oil storage tank; don't contaminate it with degreasers or absorbents).
• Use recyclable brand of radiator fluid and collect flushing liquid for reuse.
• Use brake fluid, transmission fluid, etc., which do not contain chlorinated hydrocarbons.
• Install collection/drip pans under vehicles.
• If unbroken, sell batteries to an off-site recycler.
• Use longer-life batteries.
• Purchase state and locally approved recycling equipment to recover refrigerant (e.g., an air-tight machine that collects refrigerant as liquid, then reuse on-site or recycle off-site).
• Recycle for precious metal recovery.

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