Offered at six convenient locations and times near you. All workshops begin at 11:30 a.m., ending at 4:30 p.m.

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The Automotive Recyclers of Washington are excited to present a series of workshops just for vehicle recyclers that are designed to cover nearly every aspect of environmental regulations affecting your business to help you comply without citations and fines. You won’t believe how much information we can “shoe horn” in, in just four short hours – fasten your seatbelts!

Topics that will be covered include:

• Mercury switch recovery program , a review of the basics and a progress report
• Common mistakes vehicle recyclers make in complying with environmental laws
• Stormwater – affects every recycler with stormwater runoff plus the new permit being developed
• PBDE - how the new PBDE chemical action plan and legislation affect vehicle recyclers.
• UIC – if you have a drain field, dry well or stormwater pond, you need to hear this!
• Dangerous Waste Rules – a quick refresher course every vehicle recycler needs to hear.
• Scrap Metal – how the state’s new scrap metal laws affect you as a vehicle recycler.
• Used Tires - learn the latest on dealing with used tires
• Air Regulations and Vehicle Recyclers - a quick refresher course on what you must do.

Common Environmental Errors Made by Vehicle Recyclers

Last year, the Automotive Recyclers of Washington, under a grant from the Department of Ecology, engaged in voluntary inspections of vehicle recycling facilities all across the state. You will hear the most common environmental mistakes made by vehicle recyclers from these inspections, and how to correct them.

Mercury Switch Recovery Program

Washington State has one of the most successful mercury switch recovery programs in the nation. You will learn tips on making the collection fast and easy, and you will learn about new materials and collection buckets.

Stormwater

Every vehicle recycler with stormwater runoff from their property is required to comply with the state and federal stormwater permit requirements. A new stormwater permit is in the works. Learn the latest about the stormwater permit issues as they relate to your facility.

PBDE

PBDE is in almost every vehicle and has been found to be toxic and of significant environmental concern. PBDE is a fire retardant that is added to almost every component of the interior of a car or truck. The Department of Ecology has developed and the Legislature has passed legislation dealing with PBDE. Learn how the new PBDE chemical action plan will affect vehicle recyclers.

UIC

Do you have a drain field, dry well or stormwater pond into which you discharge stormwater? These drain fields, drywells and stormwater ponds are subject to state UIC (Underground Injection Control) regulations that affect vehicle recyclers. Learn the latest.

Dangerous Waste Rules

Every vehicle recycler must comply with the state’s Dangerous Waste Rules. This will be a quick refresher course and a chance for you to ask questions about these requirements as they apply to your facility.

Scrap Metal

The Legislature recently passed new requirements on firms that accept scrap metal from the public because there are far too many drug addicts who are stealing metal products and selling them as scrap metal to fund their drug habits. Find out how this all affects you as a vehicle recycler.

Used Tires

The Legislature passed and the Department of Ecology is implementing a long-term state plan to deal with the disposal of used tires. Learn the latest on proposals dealing with used tires as they affect vehicle recyclers.

Air Regulations and Vehicle Recyclers

Vehicle recyclers must comply with air regulations. You will have a quick refresher course on what you must do as a vehicle recycler to comply.

Legislative Proposals That Affect Vehicle Recyclers

Every year the Washington Legislature considers a number of pieces of legislation affecting vehicle recyclers. You will hear the latest at this workshop.

Your Presenters

Gary Smith with the Independent Business Association has over 25 years of experience working on environmental issues on behalf of vehicle recyclers and knows the vehicle recycling industry well. Gary is also a highly respected lobbyist who works on legislation affecting vehicle recyclers. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from key experts on environmental issues as they relate to vehicle recyclers. It would cost you over $300 to receive this information elsewhere.

Kevin Burrell, Executive Director of ECOSS (Environmental Coalition of South Seattle) has worked to develop a wide variety of environmental programs for businesses, organizations, associations and governments in the Puget Sound area. Kevin brings key experience in the areas of water quality, energy and water conservation, waste reduction, recycling, permitting, and materials re-use. He has conducted hundreds of site assessments, helping businesses identify and implement practical best management practices.

Jan Brydsen, Environmental Specialist with the Washington State Department of Ecology has worked for the Agency in the Hazardous Waste & Toxics Reduction Program for 22 years, conducting compliance inspections and providing on-site technical assistance to businesses. Jan was the author and driving force for the “You Auto Recycle” program. Over the years, she has worked closely with AROW, and she now coordinates the vehicle mercury switch removal program for Department of Ecology.

Critical Environmental Workshops Just For Vehicle Recyclers

Vehicle recyclers must comply with a very large number of environmental regulations or face potential citations, fines, or even citizen lawsuits. YOU can reduce your risk of citations, fines and lawsuits by attending this workshop designed just for licensed auto wreckers in Washington because environmental compliance is NOT OPTIONAL, it is required. This is your best chance to find out what’s new and what is required of you as a vehicle recycler BEFORE the inspector arrives with his/her citation book. Owners, managers, environmental managers and other key personnel will all benefit. If it is not feasible for more than one of you to attend at a time, please take advantage of the different dates and locations so that all of your key people can attend a workshop. It’s that important! Look at the list of workshop locations and dates, and select the ones that fit your schedule.

The Automotive Recyclers of Washington are excited to present a series of workshops just for vehicle recyclers that were designed to cover nearly every aspect of environmental regulations affecting your business to help you comply without citations and fines. You won’t believe how much information we can “shoe horn” in, in just four short hours – Fasten Your Seatbelt!

These workshops were designed for auto wrecking facility owners, managers and other key personnel.

COST TO ATTEND

$40 AROW Members (pre-registration required)

$55 Non-Members (pre-registration required)

$55 at the door

You will receive . . .

• Detailed information prepared by key experts on environmental issues affecting vehicle recyclers
• Detailed outline of the information presented and associated documents
• Certificate of Completion – Important when dealing with regulators

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