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| Salvage yards in Idaho are impacted by various environmental regulations depending on the activities conducted at the yard. |
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| Air Quality Regulations |
| Salvage yards conduct several activities that can potentially emit air pollutants into the atmosphere and, therefore, may be regulated by state and federal regulations. Such activities can include the use of waste oil burners, refrigerant evacuation, open burning, and odors generated from residual fuel handling. Click here to learn more
about air quality regulations on this Web site. |
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Open Burning of Any Trade Waste or Demolition Debris is Prohibited |
DEQ's Rules for the Control of Air Pollution in Idaho, IDAPA 58.01.01.600-617 specifically prohibit open burning of "trade waste." For business operators and owners, trade waste includes all waste materials generated while operating a business in Idaho. |
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Use of Used Oil Burners is a Regulated Activity |
Depending on the heat rating of your used oil burner and the source of your used oil, you may need permitting, oil testing, or other periodic documentation. DEQ's Rules for the Control of Air Pollution in Idaho, IDAPA 58.01.01.222.02.h list specific requirements to ensure compliance. |
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Odors Must Be Controlled |
IDAPA 58.01.01.775 limits the emissions of odorous gases, liquids, or solids to quantities below levels that would cause air pollution.
Under the federal Clean Air Act, it is illegal to vent any ozone depleting substance or its substitute; refrigerants should be recovered into a registered recovery device. This requirement is administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Learn more about associated requirements on EPA's Web site. |
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| Hazardous Waste Regulations |
Salvage yards typically generate hazardous wastes through the variety of services they offer. Used batteries, antifreeze, mercury switches, oil, solvents, and other waste fluids are just a few examples of wastes that need to be handled and managed properly. Management of hazardous waste is regulated by the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), which is administered by DEQ. The types and number of requirements that must be complied with are based on the quantity and type of waste generated. Click here for
more information on hazardous
waste regulations in Idaho on this Web site.
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| Solid Waste Regulations |
Salvage yards that generate waste tires are required to store, transport, and dispose of the tires properly. Click here to learn more about regulations in Idaho on this Web site. |
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| Water Quality Regulations |
| Salvage yards can impact Idaho's surface and ground waters and may be subject to state water quality standards and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program. Under this program, the (EPA) regulates the discharge of pollutants into any water body of the U.S., including storm water sewer systems. As a result, salvage yards may be required to have an industrial storm water permit. If the auto salvage yard is located within a city that has an NPDES permit, the shop may be subject to the city's pretreatment and storm water requirements.
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| Need help? |
| If you need assistance in determining
which environmental regulations apply to your auto salvage yard, contact
your nearest DEQ regional
office for compliance assistance or Idaho Small Business Development Center's Small Business Environmental
Solutions Program for free confidential assistance.
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| Beyond Rules |
DEQ's Pollution Prevention (P2) Program works with Idaho's businesses to prevent pollution and conserve resources. DEQ's P2 Specialist can provide on-site or remote technical assistance to help businesses identify opportunities to prevent the initial generation and toxicity of waste and pollutants. Click here to learn more about DEQ's P2 Program.
> Auto Salvage Environmental Best Practices Poster
(DEQ Poster, January 2009, pdf: 1.1 mb, 1 page) |
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| Industry-Specific Resources |
Compliance Screening Checklist (DEQ pdf 68 kb, 5 pages)
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| Automotive Recyclers Association |
ECAR Environmental Guidance to Compliance Site
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Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries
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| Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center |
| Stormwater Management - A Guide for Auto Recycler Owners and Operators (Sustainable Conservation Fact Sheet, pdf 110 kb, 8 pages) |
Stormwater Management - An Overview for Auto Recyclers
(Sustainable Conservation Fact Sheet, pdf 49 kb, 2 pages) |
| P2Rx Mercury-Automotive Topic Hub |
| The Compass - EPA's Newsletter for Compliance Assistance (U.S. EPA Web site pdf) |
