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ECAR
Fact Sheet for Indiana
Regulations BACK to VIRTUAL TOUR The following fact sheet was prepared by the ECAR Center staff. Once prepared, each ECAR Center fact sheet undergoes a review process with the applicable state environmental agency(ies). You can check on the status of the review process here. Please read the disclaimer on the status page. While we have tried to present a summary of the essential information on this topic, you should be aware that other items, such as local regulations, may apply to you. What You Need to Know Under Indiana's hazardous waste rules, ethylene glycol and propylene glycol, the chemicals that make up antifreeze, are not listed hazardous wastes. However, contact with cooling system parts may cause used antifreeze to become contaminated with heavy metals, such as lead, chromium and cadmium. This contamination may make the antifreeze a hazardous waste. Or used antifreeze that is mixed with other wastes during storage may result in a mixture that is a hazardous waste. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has prepared a guidance document to help auto recyclers manage used antifreeze. Much of that information is included in the fact sheet below. You can access the link to IDEM's Compliance Manual for Auto Salvage Facilities under Other Relevant Resources. Waste Classification. Because antifreeze can become contaminated either through use or during storage, it may be considered a hazardous waste. Each facility is responsible for making a hazardous waste determination on its used antifreeze. This determination can be based on analytical test results of the used antifreeze, or it may be based on the knowledge of the waste and how it was generated and managed. If your used antifreeze is considered to be a hazardous waste, you must manage it according to the hazardous waste rules. Listed below are the proper management requirements or see the ECAR Hazardous Waste Fact Sheet for more detailed information.
If your determine your used antifreeze is not a hazardous waste, you must:
Recycling. Used antifreeze can be recycled, but there are things to keep in mind. You may recycle your antifreeze on-site or off-site. Remember that if you recycle your antifreeze on-site, the fi lters and sludge that are generated during the recycling process may be hazardous wastes. If recycling on-site, a hazardous waste determination must be made and the waste must be managed accordingly. If this service is contracted to an outside company that recycles used antifreeze off-site, that company will be responsible for the hazardous waste generated during the recycling process. A list of antifreeze recycling companies is included in IDEM's manual for auto salvage yards. See the link under Other Relevant Resources. Spills. Under IDEM's Spill Rule, a spill is defined as a release of more than one pint or one pound of an objectionable substance (such as antifreeze) that could threaten to enter the ground water or surface water of the State of Indiana. Spills that occur on your property must be immediately cleaned up and properly disposed. Not all spills are reportable. As a general rule, all spills should be reported if they:
If you determine that the spill must be reported, do so by calling IDEM's Environmental Emergency Hotline as soon as possible, but no later than two hours after the incident, by calling 317/233-7745 or toll free at 888/233-7745. Links to the Regulations. Use the following links to view the regulations pertaining to used antifreeze management. Indiana Hazardous Waste Regulations (Article 3)
Federal
EPA Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste
When an inspector comes to your facility, there are certain things he or she checks to see if you are in compliance with environmental regulations. It makes good sense for you to perform a "self-audit" and catch and correct problems before they result in penalties. Also, there are some compliance incentives associated with self-audits (see Audit Policy Page). Use the following list to audit your antifreeze storage areas and management procedures.
Best Management Practices (BMPs) Most regulations tell you what you have to do to be in compliance, but they don’t explain how to do it. That’s where "best management practices" come into play. BMPs are proven methods that help you to get into compliance and stay there. The following BMPs are recommended for used antifreeze storage areas and management procedures.
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