IDEM's Auto Salvage Program takes a comprehensive, integrated approach to addressing environmental problems originating from the auto salvage facility sector in Indiana. The program includes a compliance assistance manual, workshops, and compliance inspections.
In early 2003, IDEM staff held seven workshops for auto salvage facility owners/operators. IDEM distributed a compliance assistance manual to every registered salvage yard in Indiana. Information was conveyed via the manual and workshops to help owners assess their facility's compliance status and to address potential areas of non-compliance. IDEM included information concerning the proper clean up of contaminated areas in the compliance assistance materials.
After more than 16-months of compliance assistance, IDEM embarked on the compliance inspection phase of the program. IDEM conducted over 50 compliance inspections. IDEM is currently working to transition the grant-funded Auto Salvage Project into a continuously operating environmental program, complete with compliance assistance, inspection, and enforcement components.
Covers proper removal, storage, and disposal of mercury switches, which are in many pre-2002 vehicles. Obtain free copies by calling (800) 988-7901 ext. 2-8578 or by sending a request through the Questions & Comments page.
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