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FLUIDS MANAGEMENTyou remove batteries from vehicles3 Doprior to storing them in your yard?It is suggested that you remove batteries from vehiclesprior to storing the vehicles in your yard, since theycontain harmful substances such as lead, zinc, mercury,nickel, cadmium, and strong acids. A substance withthe corrosive ability of a strong acid or the toxicpotentials of lead, zinc, mercury, nickel, and cadmiumshould not be released to the environment. By removingbatteries, you help ensure that these contaminants stayout of our soil, water and air.Proper battery storage inside a trailer.Do you store vehicle batteries in a4 building or away from the elements(e.g., rain and snow) to prevent a releaseinto the environment?Once you have taken the first step of removingbatteries, the next thing to do is store them properly.The best possible way to store batteries is in containersor structures that can catch any leaks. These containersor structures are also known as secondary containmentunits. Containers should then be kept inside a building.By following this suggestion, you decrease thelikelihood that contaminants (acid, lead, etc.) fromthe batteries will leak onto the ground or be washedinto waterways by rain or snow. Storing batteries insecondary containment inside a building also helpslessen the chances of a potentially costly clean-up inthe event of an accidental release.Proper battery storage inside a buildingin secondary containment.Batteries stored inside withsecondary containment.AUTO SALVAGE RECYCLERS PROGRAM11

FLUIDS MANAGEMENTyou crush vehicles on site?5 DoThis applies to a crusher that is owned orcontracted by the facility to do work on site.If “NO”, skip question 5a.If you answered “YES” to the question5a above, is the crusher located in animpervious secondary containment unitor inside a building with concrete floors?Auto recycler crushing operation.After you have removed all automotive fluids, residualfluids will undoubtedly remain. In order to decreasethe chance that these fluids will spill onto the groundduring crushing and contaminate the environment, youshould consider placing the crusher in an impervioussecondary containment unit or inside a building withimpervious concrete floors.Do you remove and recycle windshield6 wiper fluid?Crusher placed in secondary containment.Windshield wiper fluid storage.12WWW.IDEM.IN.GOVMost people are familiar with the idea that gasolineand oils can cause health and environmental damage.However, many people do not realize that windshieldwiper fluid, because of constituents like ethyleneglycol, can also negatively impact human health andthe environment. By removing windshield wiper fluid,you will be helping to ensure this contaminant does notreach the environment, and possibly save money.

FLUIDS MANAGEMENTDo you inspect all fluid containers weekly7 for rust, dents, holes, bulges and leaks?You should inspect all your fluid containers on aweekly basis for rust, dents, holes, bulges and leaks.By doing this, you will notice any problems andtherefore decrease the possibility of an accidentalrelease which could cause damage to the environmentor loss of recyclable materials.Do all of your fluid containers have secure8 (tightly-sealed) lids?Drums that are rusted and dented.You should secure the lids on all of your fluidcontainers. Following this suggestion will lessen thechances that contaminants will reach the environmentthrough evaporation or accidental spills. This will alsohelp prevent contamination of your usable fluids.Properly closed parts washer.Properly closed parts washer.AUTO SALVAGE RECYCLERS PROGRAM13

FLUIDS MANAGEMENTyou label all of your fluid containers to9 Doidentify the contents?Properly labeled and stored antifreeze.Labeling all of your fluid containers is an easysuggestion to follow. This will help prevent accidentalmixing of incompatible substances. Also, it is mucheasier for you to know how to react to a spill if youknow what fluid has spilled. This also helps whenemergency responders need to come to your facilityregarding a spill. Labeling fluids can also help withrecycling and avoid the potential costs of a wastedetermination, a procedure that sometimes must be donein order to determine the identity of an unknown material.Do you store your fluid containers in a10 building or away from the elements(e.g., rain and snow) to prevent releasesto the environment?Properly labeled and stored fluids.Properly labeled and stored fluids instationary secondary containment.14WWW.IDEM.IN.GOVStoring fluid containers in a building or away from theelements is another suggestion you can follow to helpensure that fluids do not reach the environment. Youcan also add secondary containment pads for increasedprotection. These measures will help lessen the chancesof a potentially costly clean-up in the event of anaccidental release.

FLUIDS MANAGEMENTDo you store empty drums in a manner11 that prevents the accumulation of rainwater?Keep empty drums in a manner that preventsthe accumulation of water. For example, you canstore them capped and laid on their sides. This willhelp prevent the accumulation of stagnant water, whichcould serve as a mosquito breeding ground. This alsohelps ensure that no water will come into contact withresidual fluids and wash them into the soil or water.Open containers collecting rainwater.Do you store engines, transmissions, and12 other vehicle parts in a building or awayfrom the elements (e.g., rain and snow)to prevent releases to the environment?Store vehicle parts inside a building. By storing themoutside, you risk potential contamination if residualfluids leak out, or if precipitation washes the fluids intothe environment. Inside storage will lessen the chancesof contamination, and your parts will be protected fromdamage by the elements.Drums capped and stored on their sides.Are your floor drains closed or filled in13 where fluids are present?If you have floor drains in an area where fluids arepresent, we suggest that you close or fill in the drains.By doing so, you make clean-up easier and you helpensure that your fluids will not find their way into thesoil or water if they happen to spill on your floor.Parts stored in racks inside building.Filled in floor drain.AUTO SALVAGE RECYCLERS PROGRAM15

C: OILImproperly stored used oil.Oil, especially used oil, has the potential to causepollution and other negative effects if handledincorrectly. Used oil is also one of the most commonwaste fluids you generate at your facility. Becausesalvage yards so commonly deal with this fluid, theimportance of following all applicable regulations cansometimes get lost in the shuffle of everyday business.This section will help you understand some of the mostcommon regulations that apply to storage, use anddisposal of used oil.Are your oil containers and/or tanks in1 good condition?Labeled drum of used oil.Good condition is free from rust, dents, holes, bulgesand leaks. Inspect all used oil storage containers and/or tanks at your facility. To be in compliance, youwill need to immediately replace/repair any damagedcontainers and/or tanks. Dispose of deterioratedcontainers at an approved disposal or recycling facility,as appropriate. Maintain containers and/or tanks ingood condition.Do you label used oil containers and/or2 tanks with the words “Used Oil”?Used oil label.16WWW.IDEM.IN.GOVAll containers and/or tanks that store used oil must belabeled clearly with the words “Used Oil”. No otherphrases are acceptable. If your containers and/or tanksare not labeled with the words “Used Oil”, you willneed to label them. In addition to tanks and containers,label any fill ports if the fill ports are not directlyassociated with the containers and/or tanks.

OILAn example of this is when a container and/or tankis outside the building and the fill port (commonly asink or pump) is located inside the building. To be incompliance, you will need to label (e.g., via stickers,paint, marker, stenciling) all of your used oilcontainers and/or tanks with the words “Used Oil”.3Do you burn used oil in a space heater?If “NO”, skip question 3a.The use of an oil-fired space heater is permittedprovided that the heater has a maximum capacity ofno more than a half (0.5) million BTUs/hour and thatthe combustion gases from the heater are vented tothe ambient air.Used oil storage tank insecondary containment.Do you burn used oil generated only3a by your facility or by a householddo-it-yourselfer?If you burn oil generated by another facility (exceptfor household do-it-yourselfers), you will need toimmediately cease the use/acceptance of used oilgenerated at other locations.If you would like to continue to use/accept used oilgenerated by another location, you must comply with329 IAC 13-4-1 requirements for used oil marketers.Space heater with labeledused oil storage tank.If you have any questionsabout the rule for burningused oil, please contact IDEM’sOffice of Land Quality toll freeat (800) 451-6027 ext. 234-6935.AUTO SALVAGE RECYCLERS PROGRAM17

OILyou use a registered transporter for4 Doyour shipments of used oil?If “YES”, skip question 4a.You can find a list of registered used oil handlersatwww.idem.IN.gov/landquality/2371.htmDo you transport used oil (fifty-five4a (55) gallons or less) in a company (orRegistered used oil transporter.employee) vehicle to one of thefollowing locations:a government approved collectioncenter; or,an aggregation point owned oroperated by your company?ORDo you have a contract that requires yourused oil to be returned to you for re-use?Drum transported in a truck bed.18WWW.IDEM.IN.GOVYou may self-transport fifty-five (55) gallons or less ofused oil if you take it to an approved collection centeror company owned aggregation point. If you do nottake your oil to an approved location or have anapproved contract, you will need to immediatelycontract the services of a registered transporter andmaintain records of shipments or you may self-transportto an approved location.

OILDo you have a total on site storage5 capacity for oil and other petroleumproducts that exceeds one thousandthree hundred and twenty (1320) gallons?Capacity equals the amount the containers and tankscan hold, NOT the amount of oil and other petroleumproducts you currently have.If “NO”, skip question 5a.Oil storage capacity exceeding 1320 gallons.Calculate the oil and other petroleum products storagecapacity you have on site. This will include all oil andother petroleum products, both new and used. The onlycontainers that you will need to count are those aboveground with a capacity to hold fifty-five (55) gallonsor more. If the total capacity is less than one thousandthree hundred and twenty (1320) gallons, answer NOand skip question 5a.Does your facility have a Spill Prevention,5a Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan?Oil storage capacity exceeding 1320 gallons.If your facility does not have an SPCC Plan, you willneed to develop an SPCC Plan. Or, you may reduce thetotal on site oil and other petroleum product capacityat your facility.For more information on developing an SPCC plan,visit www.epa.gov/oem/content/spcc/index.htmor call the U.S. EPA at (312) 866-9497.Sample spill prevention control andcountermeasures plan cover page.AUTO SALVAGE RECYCLERS PROGRAM19

D: UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKSThe presence of an underground storage tank (UST),whether in use or out of service, could mean that yourfacility is subject to additional regulations. It’s possiblethat you have an underground storage tank, but are notaware of it. If you have items resembling those depictedto the left, you will need to examine them further todetermine if you do have a UST.Remnants of a dispenser pad for a UST.1Does your facility have any USTs?If “NO”, skip question 1a.1a Do you have petroleum or hazardoussubstance-containing UST(s) (onehundred ten (110) gallons or more) thathave not been registered with IDEM?Note: USTs storing fuel for heating are exempt.Vent lines for a UST.Fill pad for a UST.For a registration application,visit www.idem.IN.gov/5157.htm#olq auto20WWW.IDEM.IN.GOVIf you have a UST(s) that has not been registered withIDEM, you will need to contact IDEM’s Office of LandQuality — Underground Storage Tank Section toll freeat (800) 451-6027 ext. 234-0343 to register or closeyour tank.

E: HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENTSome small businesses, including salvage yards,are hazardous waste generators. Even if you onlygenerate a small amount of hazardous waste, it’s stillimportant to handle the waste properly. Some of theitems that an auto salvage business may have that couldbe considered hazardous waste are: solvents, paints,aerosol cans, rags contaminated with solvents or paints,lead acid batteries, and fluorescent lights.Does your facility have any unknown1 materials on site?If you have unknown materials, you will need to identify(e.g., conduct a waste determination) the unknownmaterials and determine if they are hazardous.Unlabeled group of drums withunknown contents.Do you generate hazardous waste in2 quantities greater than or equal to twohundred twenty (220) pounds per month?If you generate hazardous waste in quantities greaterthan or equal to two hundred twenty (220) poundsper month, you will need to contact IDEM’s Officeof Land Quality — Hazardous Waste Section toll freeat (800) 451-6027 or (317) 234-6951 to obtain a U.S.EPA ID number and for further guidance on how toproperly manage the waste.A half full 55 gallon drum is about220 pounds.For guidance in making a wastedetermination, visit www.idem.IN.gov/landquality/files/hw waste info determinationprocess.pdf www.idem.IN.gov/ctapor call IDEM toll free at(800) 988-7901 or (317) 232-8172.AUTO SALVAGE RECYCLERS PROGRAM21

F: WASTE TIRE MANAGEMENTWaste tires can pose a fire hazard and provide breedinggrounds for rodents and mosquitoes. In order to reducethese potential hazards, it’s important for you to complywith Indiana’s waste tire regulations. The informationbelow can help you determine what problems you mayhave and also provide you with information on how toremedy some of those problems.Does your facility have over 1,000 waste2/32 inch tread depth test with a penny.1 tires stored outside or over 2,000 wastetires stored inside?If “NO”, skip question 1a.A waste tire is a tire that is not suitable for the tire’soriginal purpose. A tire with less than two-thirtyseconds (2/32”) of an inch tread is considered to bea waste tire. To test tread depth, place a penny intoseveral tread grooves across the tire. If part of Lincoln’shead is always covered by the tread, you have morethan two-thirty seconds (2/32”) of an inch of treaddepth remaining.Does your facility have a valid1a certificate of registration as a wastetire storage facility?Sample waste tire storage registration.22WWW.IDEM.IN.GOVIf your facility does not have a valid waste tire storageregistration, you will need to obtain one.

WASTE TIRE MANAGEMENTDo you open dump waste tires at2 your facility?If you have uncovered and/or unaltered waste tireskept outside, you likely have an open dump, and willneed to collect and remove all waste tires presentlyon site and haul them to a state approved waste tiremanagement facility. Be advised that IC 13-20-14-1prohibits the disposal of whole waste tires at Indianasolid waste landfills. The Indiana Air Pollution ControlRule prohibits the open burning of this waste. Or youmay keep waste tires in an enclosed area or coveredcontainer until you dispose of the waste tires.Open dump of tires.Do you store waste tires in a manner3 that poses a fire hazard?If you store your waste tires in a manner that poses afire hazard (e.g., near heat sources and activities likewelding, torching, smoking or under power lines) youwill need to change this practice. To be in compliance,you will need to store waste tires away from potentialfire hazards.Tire fire due to storing tires in anunsafe manner.For more information onstoring tires in a manner thatdoes not pose a fire hazard,you can contact theIndiana State Fire Marshal at(317) 232-2222.AUTO SALVAGE RECYCLERS PROGRAM23

WASTE TIRE MANAGEMENTDo you prevent water from accumulating4 in the waste tires?Water accumulation in waste tires is not allowed.If you do not prevent water from accumulating in yourwaste tires, you will need to do so by cutting or drillingholes, and/or by storing in a building, under a tarp, inan enclosed area or in a covered container.Tires stored improperly in standing water.Do your waste tires have the potential5 to harbor vectors that pose a threat tohuman health?A vector is a mosquito or other animal that can carrydisease to humans.Mosquito larvae in tire.(Marion County Department of Health)Mosquito larvae.(Indiana State Department of Health)24WWW.IDEM.IN.GOVIf your waste tires have the potential to harbor vectors,you will need to manage waste tires in a manner thatminimizes vector attractions by cutting tires, drillingholes in tires, storing tires in a building, and/or storingtires in enclosed areas or covered containers. In extremecases, you will also need to ensure removal of vectors(e.g., spraying for mosquitoes).

WASTE TIRE MANAGEMENT6Do you ship whole waste tires off-site?If “NO”, skip question 7.Are your tires delivered to one or more7 of the approved locations:a wholesaler or agent of a wholesaler;a facility that manufactures or retreads tires;Shredded waste tires.a permitted final disposal facility regulatedunder environmental management laws;a permitted waste tire storage site;a permitted waste tire processor; ora registered waste tire transporter.If your tires are not taken to an approved location,you will need to immediately cease transport to allunapproved facilities. Begin transporting all wholewaste tires to an approved facility. Keep proof oftransport to an approved facility (e.g., receipts,contract).Open dump of tires.For a list of registeredtransporters, processors, orstorage sites, please visit www.idem.IN.gov/wastetire/files/wt processors and storage.pdf, www.idem.IN.gov/wastetire/files/wt transporters.pdfAUTO SALVAGE RECYCLERS PROGRAM25

G: MERCURY SWITCHESMercury switches are found in the hood and trunklights of some vehicles. When cars containing theseswitches are crushed or when the metal is remelted,the mercury can be released into the environment,potentially contaminating the air and water. In order tohelp protect human health and the environment fromthe effects of mercury, you are required to removemercury switches from your scrap vehicles.Mercury is contained within thegold-colored pellet near the right endof this mercury switch housing.ELVS bucket properly labeled with theuniver

AUTO SALVAGE RECYCLERS PROGRAM 5 Introduction 6 Instructions 7 Section A: Auto Salvage License 8 Section B: Fluids Management 9 Section C: Oil 16 Section D: Underground Storage Tanks 20 Section E: Hazardous Waste Management 21 Section F: Waste Tire Management 22 Section G: Mercury Switches 26 Section H: Solid Waste Management 31 Section I: Air 33 Section J: Water 38