Hazardous Waste Disposal and Waste Recycle |
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Waste Recyling Information
Transmission Fluid
Transmission fluid is a crude-based petroleum product that can be managed the same as used motor oil. Hydraulic fluid, gear lube oils, metalworking oils and differential fluids are crude-based products as well. These waste oils are exempt from hazardous waste regulations if:
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They have not been contaminated by other wastes (such as solvents), and
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They are sent for recycling or burned for energy recovery.
- Catch automatic transmission fluid (ATF) in containers when the transmission is removed from the vehicle instead of letting the mess hit the floor.
- Designate one area in your shop as a tear down room to help consolidate messes.
- Keep used oil in a container marked “Used Oil Only."
- Use a sloped, metal bench in your tear down and rebuild areas that drain to a used ATF container.
- Use a specially designated mop and bucket (or sponge) to pick up spills and then place in used ATF container.
- Make sure all cores and torque converters are thoroughly drained before storage.
- Place your container in a secure area and train your technicians to keep it secure.
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Don’t ever dispose of used ATF to a storm drain, septic tank, dry well, sewer system, or dumpster.
- Don’t accidentally contaminate used ATF by mixing it with even small amounts of brake cleaner, carburetor cleaner, or other wastes. This could turn the whole load into a hazardous waste.
- Don’t mix your used ATF or do-it-yourself used ATF with any other waste except used oil.
- Don’t let initially drained transmissions sit on the ground overnight, or be carried across the shop floor without some type of oil containment – they still contain several quarts of ATF.
- Don’t use chlorinated spray can solvents, like brake cleaner or carburetor cleaner, on your tear down or rebuild bench.
- Don’t move cars outside until ATF has been blown from the vehicle. This cuts down on outside spills to the ground.
- Don’t forget to keep records of ATF testing and shipments.
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Contact the EH&S Office to
coordinate pickup (x6291).
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If you have any questions contact the
Environmental Health & Safety Office at (608) 246-6291 or via
email
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Last updated:
05/05/05
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