Petroleum - Retail Gas Station
Suggested Best Management Practices (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.
These BMPs for retail gas stations are not intended to replace any regulations, guidance, or activities related to the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality’s Storage Tank Program.
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.
In addition to regulations, general help with interpretations and guidance can also be found at the following link: http://deq.state.wy.us/shwd/I&C/index.asp
Questions to Consider |
Suggested Best Management Practices - BMPs |
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Do you properly clean up spills? |
Clean up spills as soon as they occur. Use dry methods such as rags or absorbent materials and dispose of properly. |
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Are any storm drains labeled? |
Consider labeling storm drains to remind people that anything discharged to the storm drain flows directly to rivers and streams. |
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Do you have a spill response kit at the site? |
Have spill containment and absorbents readily available for any spills that may occur. |
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Have you considered whether your outside trash areas are properly maintained? |
Minimize the possibility of stormwater pollution from outside trash bins by doing the following: use only watertight bins and keep lids closed; consider installing a berm around the waste bin; and, consider installing a roof over the bin area. |
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Proper waste storage. |
Avoid this type of improper waste storage. |
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Does your car wash discharge to the storm sewer? |
Do not discharge from automatic car washes to the storm sewer. |
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Have you considered using biodegradable soap in your car wash? |
Use biodegradable, phosphate-free water-based cleaner at car washes whenever possible. |
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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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