Other Chemicals - Antifreeze

Other Chemicals - Antifreeze
Suggested Best Management Principles (BMPs)

These best management practices (BMPs) are intended to provide some ideas for the content of Pollution Prevention Plans (P2 Plans) and relay helpful information which could minimize generation of wastes and releases of contaminants. A variety of wastes may be mentioned in the BMPs. BMPs are not a comprehensive guide for waste management compliance. For example, the owner/operator should be more familiar with the quantities and characteristics of their own wastes and should seek out other available resources for requirements such as determining whether a particular waste should be managed as a non-hazardous waste or a more strictly regulated “hazardous waste.” More complete regulatory citations and guidance are available from other, separate resources within WDEQ, including the Wyoming Hazardous Waste Rules and the Wyoming Solid Waste Rules.

In the case of used oil, please be aware that used oil is regulated under
Chapter 12 of the Wyoming Hazardous Rules and Regulations and Wyoming Solid Waste Rules.

For additional tips and pollution prevention opportunities, please visit the Wyoming DEQ’s Inspection and Compliance website at: http://deq.state.wy.us/shwd/I&C/Downloads/documents/Paint%20Contractors%20Tip%20Sheet.pdf

Questions to Consider	Suggested Best Management Practices - BMPs
Are you properly managing your waste antifreeze?	Segregate used antifreeze from other wastes. Label the container “Used Antifreeze.”
	Consider using the less toxic propylene glycol antifreeze where appropriate.
Are you recycling antifreeze on site?	If recycling antifreeze on site, make sure to keep the different types separated.
		Waste antifreeze recycling unit that is used in Wyoming.
	Use drip pans and funnels when transferring antifreeze to minimize spills and drips.
	Store antifreeze in a container that can be completely drained with a wide opening. Keep antifreeze storage containers closed at all times.
	Provide secondary containment to prevent spills from entering ground water or stormwater.
	Never mix antifreeze with other chemicals.
Have you considered using extended life antifreeze?	If or when refilling equipment with antifreeze, review or consider options for extended life antifreeze formulations which may initially be more expensive but cost less over the life service of the product and generate lower volumes of waste.
YOUR IDEAS FOR YOUR BUSINESS	SEE THE TOOLBOX INTRODUCTION ON WAYS TO START YOUR P2 PLAN. IT’S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND POLLUTION FROM HAPPENING AT YOUR BUSINESS. IF A SPILL HAPPENS ANYWAY, YOU MUST BE IMPLEMENTING A POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR DEQ’S VOLUNTARY REMEDIATION PROGRAM.

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