WASTE ORIGIN: Parts Cleaning
WASTE TYPES: Solvent Baths, Air Emissions, and Carburetor Cleaner

WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING METHODS:

• Minimize surfaces exposed to grease and oil.
• Determine how clean parts need to be.
• Use less hazardous solvents (e.g., water-based binders).
• Increase cleaning efficiency.
• Use liquid spray compositions rather than bars for better control.
• Pre-rinse parts using hot tank or jet spray washers.
• Use enclosed parts washers with filters which use hot water and detergents.
• Use solvents properly (e.g., don't use to clean floors).
• Minimize amount of cleaning solution used.
• Monitor solvent composition.
• Operate solvent sinks properly and keep plugged when not in use.
• Use drip trays and allow for more drainage time.
• Keep lids closed when not in use.
• Don't leave solvent stream running.
• Contract with a service company to maintain solvent sinks.
• Install on-site solvent recovery equipment.
• Use re-formulated carburetor cleaner compound without 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (TCA).
• Use drip pans to collect excess cleaning fluids and drain into containers to allow particles to settle out. Reuse excess fluids.

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