Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions from the small business community.
- How do I dispose of damaged electric vehicle batteries?
- How do I dispose of an undeployed air bag?
- My shop power washes muddy ATVs prior to repair work. Vehicle washing is outside on the ground. Do I need to register this wastewater discharge?
- What can I do with used garnet abrasive?
- Can I self-transport used oil from one shop to my other shop that has a used oil burner?
- How do I dispose of damaged electric vehicle batteries?
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Damaged electric vehicle batteries must be managed as hazardous waste. If the facility has not notified as a hazardous waste generator, the facility can request a temporary ID for 30-days. Contact NHDES Reporting for temporary ID. NHDES maintains a list of active hazardous waste transporters.
Further guidance on vehicle batteries:
Automotive Battery Recycling Companies
Motor Vehicle Recyclers: Lead Acid Batteries - How do I dispose of an undeployed air bag?
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Once an airbag is removed, and can’t be reused, the airbag needs to be managed as hazardous waste. If the facility has not notified as a hazardous waste generator, the facility can request a temporary ID for 30-days. Contact NHDES Reporting for temporary ID. NHDES maintains a list of active hazardous waste transporters.
Further guidance on air bags:
Undeployed Air Bag Units
EPA: Intern Final Rule: Safety Management of Recalled Airbags
EPA: Memo Auto Airbags 2018
- My shop power washes muddy ATVs prior to repair work. Vehicle washing is outside on the ground. Do I need to register this wastewater discharge?
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Yes, wastewater discharges to the ground from power washing ATVs must be registered with NHDES.
Options:
- Wash in enclosed bay that is connected to sewer.
- Floor drain is connected to registered holding tank.
- Obtain a groundwater discharge registration.
Discharge to surface water or storm drain is prohibited.
Further guidance:
Holding Tank for Floor Drains
Protecting Groundwater from Floor Drains and Other Typical Discharges - What can I do with used garnet abrasive?
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The reddish sand-like material produced as a residual waste during abrasive water-jet cutting, and consisting of used garnet and metal fragments can be used as alternative daily cover at authorized double-lined landfills. The used garnet abrasive must contain less than 5% metal fragments and with no free liquids.
Further information:
Certified Waste-Derived Product (CWDP) No. 29
List of Certified Waste-Derived Products - Can I self-transport used oil from one shop to my other shop that has a used oil burner?
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Yes, you can self-transport up to 110 gallons of used oil to another shop if:
- You own both shops/facilities.
- The secondary location has a registered used oil burner.
- The containers are labeled “Used Oil for Recycle”.
- Used oil is stored and transported in US DOT compliant containers (i.e., good condition, no leaks, compatible with contents).
- Bill of lading or other paperwork documenting each transaction.
Further Guidance:
Summary of Requirements for Management of Used Oil Being Recycled
Used Oil Shipment Bill of Lading