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Automotive Repair Business

So, you want to start an automotive repair business? Here are some links to helpful information to get you started.

• A Guide for Automotive Repair Shops

• Guide for Dangerous Waste Generators in Washington State
  This guide provides auto body business owners with information on how to properly manage and recycle hazardous waste.

• Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity information from the Washington Department of Ecology

• Application for General Permit to Discharge Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity

Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the following activities can be found in the Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington:

• Maintenance and Repair of Vehicles and Equipment (page 47)

• Spills of Oil and Hazardous Substances (page 66)

• Storage of Liquid, Food Waste, or Dangerous Waste Containers (page 68)

The Washington Department of Ecology’s Automotive Industry Page has a list of all publications available online.