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The following are some of the products used or generated in servicing your vehicle and the steps that are taken to reduce any detrimental effects to the environment. Protecting the environment by respecting the environment is the practice and policy of all AASP-PA GREEN STAR SHOPS !
ANTIFREEZE
All weather coolant (Ethylene Glycol) is toxic to humans and to animals. It must not be allowed to enter the ground-water system. New machines allow it to be recycled and reused: otherwise, it is stored in special containers, then hauled to a commercial disposal plant (the AASP-PA GREEN STAR SHOP pays for the disposal fee).
USED OIL & OTHER FLUIDS
Oil drained from the crankcase is stored in special containers, then disposed of by a licensed hauler. Or, it may be burned in an approved Waste-Oil Heater.
OIL FILTERS
Used oil filters are disposed of in a way that eliminates chances of their contaminating land fills or the ground-water supply. The filters are drained, drilled or crushed, to remove excess oil. The oil is processed as above, and the metal parts are hauled to a recycling plant.
BATTERIES
Old batteries, when removed from your vehicle, are returned to a reclaimer and/or manufacturer by a certified carrier, where they are disassembled. The battery acid, lead plates, other internal parts and the plastic casings are recycled and used in new batteries. Approximately 99.8% of your old battery is recycled.
TIRES
Used tires represent one of the most challenging waste disposal problems. Used tires are usually stored in an orderly fashion on site, then taken by a licensed hauler to storage locations or recycling centers. Massive research efforts are being applied to find uses for shredded tire materials, some of which are---
Road Paving Coating of Factory Floors Lawn Tractor Tires etc. Whole tires are used to create new Ocean Reefs. FREON & SUBSTITUTES
The gases which cause your vehicle's Air Conditioner to work are harmful if they leak into the atmosphere. They contain chlorine substances (CFC's), which destroy the Earth's protective Ozone Layer. Therefore, they are highly regulated. AASP-PA GREEN STAR SHOP invest in expensive equipment to capture and recycle Freon and other substitute gases, when your Air Conditioner is being serviced. Special training and certification is required to perform Air Conditioning service.
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC's)
These atmospheric contaminants are a growing concern to enforcement agencies, because they help generate smog. Repair shops generate VOC's in many ways, so precautions are taken. Evaporative loss in painting operations and in cleaning spray paint equipment is just one. AASP-PA GREEN STAR SHOP have specially designed booths and equipment cleaning cabinets to eliminate VOC emissions.
OTHER MATERIALS & PROCESSES
These require special handling by AASP-PA GREEN STAR SHOP to protect the environment. These items are---
Contaminated Wiping Cloths Glass Glues, Strippers & Solvents Windshield Washer Fluid Scrap Aluminum & Other Metals Rubber Bumpers & Plastic Facia Catalytic Converters Oil Absorbent & Cleaning Materials Clutch & Brake Asbestos Compounds In-Ground Hydraulic Lifts Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Degreasers Caustic (Alkaline) Degreasing Compounds Leak Detection For Underground Tanks Floor Drains & Drainage Systems Special Training Programs For Employees Contracts With Waste Haulers & Disposers of Pennsylvania has rewarded "Sparks" with the Prestigious Award of To Our Customers We Promise To uphold the highest standards in professional diagnosis, service and repair by employing the best professional personnel and quality parts. To offer valid written estimates, making the customer aware of changes in the repair process. To conform to all applicable state and local laws. To maintain a sense of personal obligation to our customers. To maintain methods to resolve customers complaints. To Our Employees We Promise To encourage ongoing training. To be personally committed to a quality environment. To manage our business in a professional informed manner. To Our Automotive Service And Repair Industry We Promise To uphold the highest standards of the industry. To attempt to correct abuses within the automotive service and repair industry. To be aware and proactive in response to changing technology and legislation. To uphold the integrity of all members of the "Alliance of Automotive Service Providers". |