Reduce Pollution from your Business

Parking Lots

• Pick up trash and debris.
• Check for eroded areas that need to be stabilized.

Landscaped Areas

• Use the correct amount of pesticides or fertilizers.
• Properly dispose of yard waste.

Your Business Vehicles

• Use drip pans when changing oil and recycling used oil.
• Keep vehicles tuned up to avoid drips and leaks.
• Inspect for leaks, malfunctions, and staining on or around vehicles and equipment.
• Properly dispose oil, antifreeze and batteries.
• Do not leave full drip pans or other open containers of used liquids sitting around.
• Wash vehicles in an area that drains to a sanitary sewer or other treatment system.
• Cover fueling areas if possible to reduce exposure to rainfall.
• Sweep or use other dry methods rather than hose down the fuel area for cleaning.
• Post signs warning against "topping off."

Managing Garbage

• Keep trash dumpster lids closed.
• Post signs on dumpsters that prohibit improper disposal of liquid, hazardous waste, and recyclable materials such as batteries, aerosol cans, and tires.
• Pick up dropped trash and sweep dumpster areas frequently.
• Do not put any wastes in storm drains or municipal sewers.
• If your dumpster leaks, get it fixed or get a new one.

Storing Chemicals

• Maintain an inventory of materials - know what you have in the shop or yard.
• Ensure all containers are in good condition and properly stored, labeled, and closed.
• Label and track recycling of waste materials.
• Use precautions to avoid spills and clean them up promptly if they do happen.
• Keep rags and absorbents on hand to clean up spills. Clean up without water if possible.
• Sweep or dry mop whenever frequently, especially outside.