Hazardous Waste in the Collision Repair Industry

An Essential Guide for Compliance and Risk Management

Hazardous Waste in the Collision Repair Industry

An Essential Guide for Compliance and Risk Management

White Paper | 2024 | Q2

The collision repair industry is integral to maintaining vehicle safety and aesthetics. However, the industry’s operations generate hazardous waste that – if improperly handled - may pose significant environmental and health risks.

This whitepaper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of hazardous waste in the collision repair industry.

This report covers:

  • Some examples of common waste items and what hazards they pose to the environment
  • Regulatory requirements for handling of hazardous waste, nationally and at the state-level
  • The implications of noncompliance
  • The costs associated with proper management of hazardous waste
  • The importance of compliance for both the collision repair shops and their insurance company partners