Waste Fleet Maintenance Shop Environmental Compliance Checklist
Waste fleet maintenance shops generate used oil, antifreeze, solvents, and other hazardous materials. This checklist ensures the maintenance shop complies with environmental regulations for hazardous materials management.
- Industry: Waste Management
- Frequency: Monthly
- Estimated Time: 25-30 minutes
- Role: Fleet Maintenance Manager
- Total Items: 36
Used Oil Management
Verify used oil is properly managed per 40 CFR Part 279.
- Used oil collected in labeled, closed containers?
- All used oil containers labeled 'Used Oil'?
- Used oil not mixed with solvents, hazardous waste, or non-oil liquids?
- Used oil picked up by EPA-registered used oil transporter?
- Drip pans used under vehicles during maintenance to capture oil?
- Used oil quantity and disposal records maintained?
Parts Washer and Solvents
Verify parts washer and solvent management compliance.
- Aqueous-based parts washer used instead of solvent-based?
- Solvent parts washer closed when not in use?
- Spent solvent managed as hazardous waste?
- Aqueous parts washer wastewater disposed per POTW permit or industrial discharge permit?
- No solvents or petroleum products rinsed to floor drains?
- Solvent inventory and disposal records maintained?
Antifreeze and Battery Management
Verify universal waste management.
- Used antifreeze collected in labeled, closed containers?
- Used antifreeze recycled by licensed antifreeze recycler?
- Used lead-acid batteries stored in labeled containers per universal waste rules?
- Lead-acid batteries returned to auto parts supplier or certified recycler?
- Lithium batteries stored separately in fire-resistant containers?
- Universal waste records maintained?
Refrigerant Management
Verify refrigerant recovery and management.
- Only EPA Section 609-certified technicians servicing vehicle A/C?
- EPA-certified refrigerant recovery equipment used?
- Recovered refrigerants stored in labeled, proper cylinders?
- Spent refrigerants sent to licensed reclamation facility?
- No intentional venting of refrigerants?
- Refrigerant purchase, recovery, and disposal records maintained?
Stormwater Protection
Prevent shop pollutants from reaching stormwater.
- No fluid-generating maintenance performed outdoors without containment?
- Shop floor drains connected to oil-water separator, not directly to storm drain?
- Oil-water separator maintained and regularly pumped?
- No fluid spills visible outside shop area?
- Spill kit accessible in shop for fluid spills?
- Shop included in facility SWPPP if applicable?
Documentation
Maintain required shop environmental documentation.
- Used oil disposal records retained 3 years per 40 CFR 279.46?
- Universal waste records retained 3 years?
- Hazardous waste manifests retained minimum 3 years?
- Staff environmental training records on file?
- All environmental permits current (industrial discharge, air)?
- Annual environmental compliance review of shop completed?
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Why Use This Waste Fleet Maintenance Shop Environmental Compliance Checklist?
This waste fleet maintenance shop environmental compliance checklist helps waste management teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for fleet maintenance manager professionals, this checklist covers 36 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: monthly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Waste Fleet Maintenance Shop Environmental Compliance Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 36 inspection items across 6 sections: Used Oil Management, Parts Washer and Solvents, Antifreeze and Battery Management, Refrigerant Management, Stormwater Protection, Documentation. It is designed for waste management operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed monthly. Each completion takes approximately 25-30 minutes.
Who should use this Waste Fleet Maintenance Shop Environmental Compliance Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Fleet Maintenance Manager professionals in the waste management industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.