Waste audit study: Automotive paint shops

Technical Report · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:5424794

This report presents the results of a waste-audit study of automotive paint shops. The study focuses on the types and quantities of wastes generated, treatment and disposal alternatives, and the potential for reducing the amount and/or toxicity of waste generated. The analysis of solvent waste minimization focused primarily on in-plant modifications (e.g., source reduction) to reduce the generation of solvent waste. Strict inventory control is the most-readily implementable approach. While in-house recycling is viable, it is usually only cost-effective for larger firms. Specific recommendations for waste reduction were made.

• Research Organization: SCS Engineers, Inc., Long Beach, CA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5424794
• Report Number(s): PB-89-224075/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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