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ECAR Fact Sheet for Minnesota
Hazardous Wastes
Wastes are classified as "hazardous"
if they have certain dangerous properties (for instance, if they
are flammable, corrosive, or toxic). Wastes can also be automatically
classified as hazardous if they are produced in certain manufacturing
processes.
Hazardous waste generated by auto
recycling/salvage yards may include (but are not limited to):
- Spent solvents
- Solvent contaminated wipers/shop
towels
- Waste paints
- Spent fluorescent bulbs (containing
mercury)
- Mercury switches
- Used antifreeze contaminated with
metals, solvents or fuels
- Used oil contaminated with metals,
solvent or fuels
- Contaminated gasoline
- Lead-acid batteries.
If you are managing the waste as
hazardous, here are some of the main rules:
- You are responsible for the waste
from the "cradle" - the time the waste is first generated
– to the "grave" - the time the waste reaches final
disposal - and sometimes beyond.
- You can only store the waste for
a limited time on your site before sending it to an approved hazardous
waste facility. (The time limit will depend on how much
hazardous waste you generate.)
- You have to use a licensed waste
hauler to transport the waste off your site.
- You have to keep a record (called
a "shipping manifest") of the shipment for a specified period
of time.
Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency Fact Sheet – Transport and Dispose of Hazardous
Waste Correctly
Auto
Recycling Plain Language Guide to Regulations for Solid/Hazardous
Waste
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