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Show 10 HHKops Decem'ber 4. 1 997 Many options open to get rid of hazardous waste properly by Capt. Scott Finch 6 Mi BaiHW" B Environmental Management Directorate maa Pooh DArtAnal Phases !ln Ta fcmn And Hold Them Until Your Next Payday! While there are laws primarily aimed at commer- cial and governmental institutions that produce Permanent Full Time Job Current Bank Statement Current Pay Stub large amounts of hazardous materials, they also apply to the general public and individuals who live and work on military bases. While the Air Force closely monitors its operations environmentally, the dormitory and military family housing areas may not receive as much attention, leading to the possibility of hazardous material contami- Current Picture I.D. nation. Household spills still can cause great damage to the environment. An example of potential Refuse, including a leaky ammunition can, was found in the back of the pickup truck parked in one of the damage would be a truck dormitory parking lots. that was parked in one of the dormitory parking lots. It was leaking what is thought to be various automotive fluids for several weeks. The leaking fluid looked like transmission fluid and was stored improperly in an ammunition can in the bed of the truck. sizable puddle accumulated under and behind the vehicle on an uphill slope and just a few feet from a storm drain. Obviously, any water from a hose or rain would wash the mystery fluid into the storm drain system. Numerous options for automotive fluid disposal are available. One way to dispose of these materials is through the base's Auto Hobby Shop, Bldg. 534. The shop can dispose of motor oil, oil filters and antifreeze. "The Auto Hobby Shop disposes of more than 250 gallons of used motor oil and 30 gallons of antifreeze every two weeks." Ray Anderson, manager, said. "We can also remove 98 percent of the oil from oil filters and return the remainder of the filter to tlae landfill with a minimal amount of hazardous material." In addition, for a small fee the Auto Hobby Shop provides all of the necessary tools and equipment to make repairs and routine maintenance hassle-freBase residents are reminded that it is illegal to use normal household refuse disposal methods for motor oils, antifreeze and brake fluids. Also, the items can't be put directly into the soil, streams or storm drains. ft in 1868 N. 400 W.5 Layton 3424 S. State 2 0 A A 4H4-4ZZ- 4 )J 2 A MM A 773-322- 3 tat y A e Another item that requires special recycling efforts is car batteries. Like motor oil and antifreeze, car batteries can't be mixed with normal household trash. The Base Service Station offers this recycling service for all Department of Defense employees. The Resource and Recovery and Recycling Program is useful for household quantities of other types of ADDICTION 751 S. 500 W. BOUNTIFUL 294-810- EVERYONE NEEDS SECURrTY, NO ONE WANTS TO PAY THE INSTALL PRICE. WE'LL DO IT FREE! of paint thinner are not considered a household quantity, while a bucket of wood stain is. There are also many businesses off base that will take recyclable items which can't be put in with regular household one-gallo- refuse. Off-bas-e cling: Item Motor oil locations Drop-of- f Any Checker Auto. Quick Lube. Pep Boys. NAPA. Auto Zone TRUNKHATCH sizeable puddle of leaking fluids, including transmission fluid, was discovered underneath the truck on an uphill slope and a few feet from a storm drain. A Antifreeze Tires Newspapers Jim's Quick Lube, Jake's Quality ALARM IMMOBILIZER FLASHING PARKING LIGHT AVAILABLE YA WE'LL INSTALL THAT FREE TOO. INDICATOR SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY. Big O Tires Lincoln Elementary School (Layton), ELITE SERIES LIMITED LIFETIME WARR. Apartments Bountiful City Drop-Of- f Center Car batteries Wasatch Energy Sys-te- Metal Wasatch Energy' Sys-tem-s. Atlas Steel, Inc. (Ogden). Bloom B2 900 4800 corziELsara School, QuailCove Glass RELEASE DIGITAL DUAL WARNING LIGHT PERSONAL ACCESS CODE 120DB SIREN PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE Layton Elementary ON ALARMLIFETIME WARR. ON INSTALL DO IT RIGHT THE 1ST TIME, YOU NEVER HAVE TO DO IT AGAIN. dont MON.-FR- SAT. I 10-- 7 10-- 6 Gm " A FiSS? CELLULAR I R T 0 U C H Cellular The no nunc tor MMMESRaua Recyclers (Ogden), Durbano Metals (Ogden), Utah Metal Appliance or freon n facilities available for recy- ENTRY ILLUMINATED ENTRY Photos by Capt. Scott Finch materials. Household quantities are defined as an amount consistent with fifty-fiv- - KEYLESS 2 REMOTE CONTROLS non-hazardo- what may be used in a residence or housee hold. For example, gallon drums 0 Works (Ogden). Call any certified flfl PIONEER repair technician (Certification is ROWER- - 2APCCL tf till Til required for freon work.) (Assistance with the table was provided by John Crofts, Wasatch Energy Systems.) Information on commercial locations is not an endorsement by the U.S. Air Force or the Environmental Management Directorate. For more information on the Auto I lobby Base Service StaShop call Ext. and the RRRP. Ext. tion. Panasonic OAR AUDIO VI I 1 concha LxjRm MJRV 773-360- 0: jttiC JteMt 'jtittimm: jjftftjf |