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RECYCLING recycling PARTS CLEANING SOLVENTS of companies (primarily repair shops) surveyed by AAIA indicated they recycle parts cleaning solvents. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the most dangerous waste commonly created in repair shops is from solvents used to clean parts. Auto repair shops use solvents to clean engine parts. Of the companies surveyed by AAIA, 91 percent recycle parts cleaning solvents. In addition to recycling solvents, many repair shops also follow green practices regarding solvents, including reducing the amount of hazardous solvent used, reusing solvent, using a less-hazardous or non-hazardous solvent, and disposing of spent materials in accordance with federal, state and local requirements. 91% PARTS CLEANING SOLVENTS Environmental Impact Chemicals that make up the solvents used by repair shops to clean parts are dangerous to humans, animals and the environment. If solvents are not handled properly, health problems can occur due to eye contact, skin contact, and inhalation and swallowing. When solvents evaporate, they cause hazardous air pollution and smog. If not disposed of properly, solvents can cause environment problems such as contaminating water supplies. There are additional risks of ﬁre, explosion and pollution from careless disposal of solvents. Other sources Acumen ECAR – http://www.ecarcenter.org/ﬂ /ﬂ -solvent.htm RCRA in Focus (pdf) Company examples United Auto – 2,000 gallons of parts cleaning solvent The Automotive Aftermarket’s Green Story http://www.ecarcenter.org/fl

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Automotive Aftermarket's Green Story
Recycling Engine Oil
Recycling Batteries
Remanufacturing Parts
Recycling Tires
Recycling Oil Filters
Recycling Wood Pallets
Recycling Cardboard and Paper
Recycling Parts Cleaning Solvents
Recycling Scrap Metal
Recycling Dunnage
Recycling Plastics
Recycling A/C Refrigerant

Automotive Aftermarket's Green Story