Automotive maintenance activities are considered storm water pollution “hot spots” producing significant loads of hydrocarbons, trace metals, and other pollutants. Wastes generated by residents performing their own car maintenance include:

• Solvents (paints and paint thinners)
• Antifreeze
• Brake fluid and brake lining
• Batteries
• Motor oils
• Fuels (gasoline, diesel, kerosene)
• Lubricating grease.

Waste Reduction

• Minimize the number of solvents used to make recycling easier and to reduce hazardous waste management costs.
• Do all liquid cleaning at a centralized station to ensure that solvents and residues stay in one area.
• Locate drip pans and draining boards to direct solvents back into solvent sink or holding tank for reuse.
• See information below for used automotive fluid recycling. 

Use Safer Alternatives

• Use non-hazardous cleaners when possible.
• Purchase recycled products such as engine oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, and hydraulic fluid.

Spill Clean Up

• Use as little water as possible to clean spills leaks, and drips.
• Use rags to clean small spills, dry absorbent material for larger spills, and a mop for general cleanup. Mop water can be disposed of via the sink or toilet to the sanitary sewer.
• Have absorbent pads and booms on hand for spill response.

Good Housekeeping

• Employee training and public outreach are necessary to reinforce proper disposal practices.
• Monitor parked vehicles for leaks, and place pans under leaks to collect the fluids for proper disposal or recycling.
• Promptly transfer used fluids to recycling drums or hazardous waste containers.
• Do not pour liquid waste down floor drains, sinks, or outdoor storm drain inlets.
• Obtain and use drain mats to cover drains in the event of a spill.
• Store cracked batteries in leak proof secondary containers.
• Keep dumpster areas clean and free of hazardous wastes.

Parts Cleaning

• Use detergent-based or water-based cleaning systems instead of organic solvent degreasers.
• Drain oil filters and other parts before recycling.

Used Oil Collection

Washington County Landfill Used Oil Collection

Maximum amount per visit:

• Do-It-Yourselfer (5 gallons)
• Farmers (55 gallons)

Additional Locations for Waste Oil Recycling:

• Autozone Inc # 873 A 780 South Bluff Street (435) 688-9472 UOCC-0345 
• Havin Fun LLC B 704 South Bluff Street (435) 673-2142 UOCC-0682 
• Jiffy Lube # 2643 A 1287 West Sunset Blvd (435) 688-2156 UOCC-0410 
• O'Reilly Auto Parts # 2651 A 795 East St George Blvd Ste #1 (435) 673-7121 UOCC-0045
• O'Reilly Auto Parts # 3762 A 1276 West Sunset Blvd (435) 628-1202 UOCC-0557 
• O'Reilly Auto Parts # 3798 A 931 North 3050 East (435) 627-1052 UOCC-0566 
• Riverside Service Inc. A 125 East Riverside Drive (435) 628-7800 UOCC-0129 
• Speed Lube & Car Wash A 435 North 1680 East #1 (435) 652-9560 UOCC-0441 
• Texaco Xpress Lube # 00212783 A 1090 West Sunset Blvd (435) 628-0200 UOCC-0128
• Wal-Mart Tire & Lube Express # 3220 A 2610 South Pioneer Rd (435) 674-9702 UOCC-0463