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Smart Garage Brochure:Layout 1 27/10/2010 21:07 Page 20WASTE - HAZARDOUS MATERIALhazardouS maTerial MUST D0! Some TipS!mixed fuels - petroldiesel, paraffinBrake fluid andantifreezecar batteriesTyresNever mix with waste oils asit can make removal moreexpensive.Body shop wastes (e.g. cleaners,thinners, etc.) should be managedwith these.You must get a properly filledin C1 form when these areremoved.These can have a serious impact onwater supplies and should NEVERbe allowed go to the drain.You must get a properly filled in C1form when these are removed.Make sure your batteries aresourced from validly registeredproducers - you can check atwww.weeeregister.ieIf you supply auto batteries,(even if you are replacing one)you must:• register with an appropriatecompliance scheme• take back batteries similar tothe ones you sell and/or replaceOnly transfer waste batteriesto collectors that are authorisedto collect them.Ensure that these are sent toappropriately permitted orlicensed waste recovery facilities.If you supply tyres make sure youare registered with an appropriatecompliance scheme or with yourlocal authority. There are twocompliance schemes - TRACSand TWM.You must also put up a signindicating which scheme you areinvolved with.Mixed fuels, including solvents from partsdegreasing and cleaning, are classed asVOCs and are therefore hazardous.They should be stored in a UN approvedcontainer as they are volatile and aserious fire hazard.Always take special care when storingand handling fuel recovered from vehicles.If in doubt seek assistance from you localFire Service.Should be stored in a labelled UNapproved container.These are usually topped up during aservice but if the system has to be bledthen these liquids should be storedseparately and not mixed with thewaste fuels or oils.Always store them with the lids on andkeep them out of the rain. Never drainbatteries.If you are storing in a battery box, makesure the lid fits properly and rain waterdoesn’t get in.You can get money back on yourbatteries. you should discuss this withyour hazardous waste contractor.Beware of people calling to your premisesto take them away - make sure they havethe proper paper work. Waste batteriesare often stolen from the back of garagesso keep them secure.While tyres aren’t hazardous they are aspecial waste as they cannot be disposedof in landfills.Only transfer waste tyres to appropriatecollectors and ensure these are sent toan appropriately permitted or licensedrecovery facility.0
Smart Garage Brochure:Layout 1 27/10/2010 21:08 Page 21WASTE - HAZARDOUS MATERIALother wastes. Other hazardous wastes that are generated in Irish garages,though in smaller quantities, must also be managed accordingly.The following sections briefly outlines these.hazardouS maTerial MUST D0!Small batteriesPutting these batteries into the regular rubbish is a serious problem inIreland. They damage landfill sealants and can poison water supplies.Battery boxes are freely available from WEEE Ireland and ERP Ireland.Also, most co-ops and motor factors will accept these at their counter.waste electrical andelectronic equipmentNot much of this is generated in garages, but what is should be stored andgiven to your local Civic Amenity Site , ERP Ireland or WEEE Ireland.unused airbagsold brake padsfluorescent lightsincluding tubesand cflsaerosolsThese are a hazardous waste due to the fact they are explosive.They have a resale value so should always be kept separatelyand given to your waste collector.Modern brake pads are mainly metal and should be managed with yourwaste metals. Older pads can contain asbestos so beware and contact yourhazardous waste collector for more information on how best to manage them.These should never go in the mixed waste as they contain small amountsof mercury. Even small amounts or mercury can cause huge problemswith water supplies so try and ensure that they are not broken during storage.Most garages use fluorescent tubes but don’t go through enough to have aseparate storage box for them. keep any used ones in a safe place and whenyou have a few ask your hazardous waste contractor about disposal or checkwith your local Civic Amenity Site to see if they are willing to accept them.If you have a large site then it may be worth getting the appropriatestorage coffin bins for storing the tubes.Used aerosols often contain highly flammable or toxic materials. They shouldbe handled separately. As they are pressurised they pose an explosive risk.Should be stored in a UN approved container.macsMobile Air Conditioning (MACs) systems often run on fluorinated greenhousegases, which are major contributors to climate change. Therefore garagesmust take steps to avoid emissions by checking for leaks before and afterservicing.If you service MACs, first you must ensure that there are no leaks or anabnormal amount of refrigerant missing before servicing. Most MAC servicingmachines do a pressure test first and won’t allow the next step unless thepressure test has been done successfully.1
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