HomeNatural Resources HomePollution PreventionBusiness Hazardous Waste Business Hazardous Waste Page Settings Show Sub Menu Print RSS Feedback Share & Bookmark Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Font Size: Larger Smaller Page Content<Bookmark>Please select the type that best describes your business. Auto-Body or Industrial Painting: Primarily engaged in: Repair and painting of automobiles and industrial equipment. Typical hazardous waste: paint thinner, paint waste, spray booth filters, absorbents, lead acid batteries and shop rags; may also have parts cleaning machines, used oil, used oil filters, antifreeze and aerosol cleaners Automotive or Mechanical Repair: Primarily engaged in: repair of mechanical engines. Typical hazardous waste: parts cleaning machines, used oil, used oil filters, antifreeze, aerosol cleaners, absorbents, lead acid batteries and shop rags; may also have discarded fuel, fuel filters and Freon Automotive Towing: Primarily engaged in: cleaning up all waste and debris from a collision site. Often the will engage in the repair of auto bodies and mechanical engines. Typical hazardous waste: lead weights, absorbents, antifreeze, used oil, parts cleaning machines, used oil filters, aerosol cleaners, lead acid batteries and shop rags; may also have discarded fuel, fuel filters and Freon Golf Courses: Primarily engaged in: grounds keeping and maintenance of the grounds keeping equipment. Typical hazardous waste: parts cleaning machines, used oil, antifreeze, used oil filters, aerosol cleaners, absorbents, lead acid batteries, rinse water from equipment washing and shop rags; may also have discarded fuel, fuel filters and Freon Marine Repair: Primarily engaged in: repair of boat engines and/or hulls Typical hazardous waste: parts cleaning machines, used oil, used oil filters, aerosol cleaners, absorbents, lead acid batteries, bilge water, fabrication materials and shop rags; may also have discarded fuel, fuel filters, antifreeze and Freon Medical and Dental: Primarily engaged in: providing medical services to the publicTypical hazardous waste: silver recovery waste (x-ray processing), lead foil packaging, amalgams, solvent, pharmaceuticals, thermometers and disinfectants Nail/Beauty Salon: Primarily engaged in: beauty services Typical hazardous waste: acetone, nail polish remover, solvent rags/cotton balls; salons that offer tanning may have large quantities of fluorescent bulbs Pathology Labs: Primarily engaged in: analysis of biological samples Typical hazardous waste: solvents, formalin/formaldehyde, metal based compounds, acids, bases and disinfectants; fully functioning laboratories can have any number of different waste streams Pharmaceutical: Primarily engaged in: managing, distributing or formulating pharmaceuticals; medical, dental and veterinary business may also be engaged in these activitiesTypical hazardous waste: expired medications, spill clean-up materials, damaged products, solvents or chemical precursors Photo Processing: Primarily engaged in: processing/developing filmTypical hazardous waste: developer, stop, fixer and silver recovery waste Printers and Screen Printers: Primarily engaged in: printing ink onto various mediumsTypical hazardous waste: solvents (blanket wash), inks, paints, and solvent rags; may also have photo processing chemicals as described under "Photo Processing" above. Veterinary Facilities: Primarily engaged in: providing medical services for animalsTypical hazardous waste: silver recovery waste (X-ray processing), lead foil packaging, solvent, pharmaceuticals, thermometers and disinfectants Other: Many other businesses have the potential to generate hazardous waste. If your business does not fit into one of the above categories, it is suggested that you review the "Other" link.Return To Top Quick Links More ››