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oo Remove all mercury switches as soon as possible. Make sure not to puncture the mercury container during <br />removal. Ship switches to End of Life Vehicle Solutions (ELVS), which manages the Minnesota Mercury <br />Recovery Program. Remove the battery as soon as feasible after a vehicle enters the facility and send for <br />recycling. When battery storage is necessary, store indoors. <br />oc Remove airbags prior to crushing or other maintenance activities. <br />oo Wet down asbestos brake shoes and clutches during handling to prevent asbestos from becoming <br />airborne. <br />oo Do not vent Freon to the atmosphere. Follow US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements for <br />handling refrigerants. <br />co When pulling parts from vehicles in the yard, employ a catch sled or tray to contain the fluids that will be <br />released. Place drip pans, large plastic sheets or canvas under vehicles or equipment during maintenance <br />and dismantling. <br />oo Designate one person to keep track of parts in the yard. As soon as a hulk is salvaged to the maximum <br />extent possible, process it for shredding to minimize the dripping of fluids and clutter in the yard. <br />co Maintain an organized inventory of materials used in the maintenance shop. <br />oo Minimize the use of solvent -based cleaners for parts washing. <br />oo Keep compressed gas tanks in good condition to prevent leaks or spills. Most tanks are made of steel so <br />monitor them for rust as well. <br />cc Do not pour liquids (including wash water) into floor drains, sinks, outdoor storm drain inlets or other <br />storm drain or sewer connections. <br />Vehicle crushing <br />co Double-check that fluids have been drained before crushing. <br />oo Capture any crusher fluids. Collect this mixture of fluids in a spill -proof covered container. Keep the drain <br />within the crusher clean so that the fluids do not collect and overflow from the crusher onto the ground. <br />co Install a bermed, impermeable concrete surface as a foundation under the crusher if possible. <br />oo Develop a preventative maintenance program for regular inspections and maintenance of the crusher, <br />facility equipment and vehicles. <br />oc Clean and sweep the crushing area often to prevent accumulation of glass and other materials. <br />Storage <br />co Provide impervious surfaces for outdoor vehicle storage. <br />oo Park vehicles with a similar make and model together. Park vehicles with parts that have higher demand <br />together in an easily accessible area. <br />co Store all engines and transmissions that have been removed from vehicles in covered areas not exposed <br />to precipitation. <br />oo Recycle lead battery cable ends and wheel balancing weights. Store lead parts in a covered container that <br />is capable of handling the weight of lead. <br />oo Store mercury switches in covered, leak -proof containers in a way that prevents the glass capsule from <br />breaking. <br />oc Do not stockpile old tires. Use indoor tire racks. <br />oo Keep tanks and containers in good condition, free of any visible leaks, structural damage or deterioration. <br />Secure and lock storage tanks. <br />oc Use secondary containment for stored liquids such as oil, gas and antifreeze, as well as for lead acid <br />batteries. Provide secondary containment for all drums, empty or used, and all above ground tanks. <br />Page 2 of 5 April 2015 1 p-p2s8-03 <br />