About the Auto Salvage Program
Auto Salvage Program
IDEM's Auto Salvage Program takes a comprehensive, integrated approach to addressing environmental problems originating from the auto salvage facility sector in Indiana. The program includes a compliance assistance manual [PDF], workshops, and compliance inspections.
In early 2003, IDEM staff held seven workshops for auto salvage facility owners/operators. IDEM distributed a compliance assistance manual [PDF] to every registered salvage yard in Indiana. Information was conveyed via the manual and workshops to help owners assess their facility's compliance status and to address potential areas of non-compliance. IDEM included information concerning the proper clean up of contaminated areas in the compliance assistance materials.
After more than 16-months of compliance assistance, IDEM embarked on the compliance inspection phase of the program. IDEM conducted over 50 compliance inspections. IDEM is currently working to transition the grant-funded Auto Salvage Project into a continuously operating environmental program, complete with compliance assistance, inspection, and enforcement components.
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Press Releases
- March 22, 2005
- Salvage yard owners and operators face state enforcement, possible penalties
- April 27, 2004
- Jasper County businessman plays 'Bigg' role in cleaning up state's auto salvage yards
Mercury Swatchbook & Posters
Covers proper removal, storage, and disposal of mercury switches, which are in many pre-2002 vehicles. Obtain free copies by calling (800) 988-7901 ext. 2-8578 or by sending a request through the Questions & Comments page.
More Information
- Comprehensive on-line resources for waste reduction, pollution prevention, best management practices, and compliance for auto salvage
- To file a pollution complaint, visit IDEM's Pollution Complaint Clearinghouse.
- For general IDEM information and details about auto salvage facilities, refer to the Guidance Documents & Other Resources page.
- Check out our Auto Salvage Data page to search for inspection reports or names and addresses of auto salvage facilities around the state. For example, you can obtain a listing of all the auto salvage facilities operating in your county.
- Visit the Questions & Comments page to submit questions or provide comments concerning the IDEM Auto Salvage Facility Sector project.
- Information on getting involved in the environmental decision-making process is available in IDEM's Guide for Citizen Participation (Currently Unavailable).
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