Compliance Resources

• Auto Recycler’s Guide for Labeling Tanks, Drums, and Other Fluid Containers
• Auto Salvage Yard Training Videos
• Best Management Practices for Motor Vehicle Recycling Facilities
  Most regulations tell you what you have to do to be in compliance, but they don't explain how to do it. That's where best management practices (BMPs) become most useful. BMPs are practical, non-nonsense methods that can help you to get into compliance and stay there.
• Dirty Dozen
  Motor vehicle recyclers can avoid a dozen dirty work practices that cause environmental contamination at motor vehicle salvage yards.
• Fluid Removal & Inspection Checklist
• Motor Vehicle Salvage Yard Environmental Compliance Manual & Self-Audit Checklist
  This manual is a tool to help motor vehicle recyclers figure out if they are complying with state and federal environmental requirements. Municipal licensing officials can also use this manual to inspect motor vehicle salvage yards to verify compliance.
• Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan Template (SPCC)
  The template is intended to help motor vehicle recyclers who are required to have a SPCC plan. Facilities that have at least one above ground storage tank (AST) exceeding 660 gallons, or two of more ASTs that have a combined capacity exceeding 1,320 gallons, must have a plan that has been stamped by a licensed professional engineer to be valid. The template is a draft of the plan.
• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan for Auto Salvage Yards [pdf]