CAR - Certified Automotive Recycler Fluid & Hazardous Waste Management Questions and Answers

Question 1

An automotive recycling facility accumulates various fluids. Which of the following should NEVER be mixed with used oil intended for recycling?

Accepted Answer

Antifreeze and gasoline

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Synthetic engine oil

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Transmission fluid

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Hydraulic fluid

Question 2

A technician is preparing to drain fluids from a newly acquired end-of-life vehicle. According to best management practices, what is the most critical first step to ensure environmental protection?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the vehicle is positioned over an impervious surface like a concrete pad.

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Removing the tires to improve access to drain plugs.

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Draining all fluids into a single, large container to save time.

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Disconnecting the battery after all fluids have been drained.

Question 3

Which of the following hazardous components must be removed from a vehicle before it is crushed, baled, or shredded to comply with federal and state regulations?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Plastic bumper covers

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Catalytic converters

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Mercury-containing switches

Question 4

When storing used lead-acid batteries awaiting recycling, what is a key safety and handling requirement?

Accepted Answer

Storing them upright on an acid-resistant, curbed surface.

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Stacking them on wooden pallets to save space.

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Keeping them outdoors to ensure proper ventilation of fumes.

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Draining the battery acid into a separate container immediately upon removal.

Question 5

An auto recycling facility has a total aboveground oil storage capacity of 1,500 gallons in various containers (55-gallons or larger). Due to the potential for a spill to reach a nearby storm drain, this facility is required to have a:

Accepted Answer

Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan

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Hazardous Waste Generator Permit

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Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

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Clean Air Act Title V Permit

Question 6

If windshield washer fluid, used antifreeze, and used oil are accidentally mixed in a single 55-gallon drum, how must the facility manage this mixture?

Accepted Answer

It must be assumed to be hazardous waste unless testing proves otherwise.

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It can be managed as used oil as long as oil is the primary component.

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The mixture can be filtered to separate the fluids for proper recycling.

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It can be sent to a standard municipal wastewater treatment plant.