Special Environmental Concerns: Salvage Yards or Vehicle/Equipment Storage

 

The following information should be reviewed for projects that involve salvage yards or vehicle/equipment storage.
 
  1.

Review projects for the potential to contaminate soil and ground water and consider requiring implementation of best management practices.
  2.

Determine if there will be petroleum storage or fueling with a project. If so, reference the petroleum storage or fueling section.

  3.

Prior to project approval, request that project information specify which requirements apply. Reference the Salvage Yard Compliance Checklist (pdf 68 kb, 5 pages). Note the limitations of state and federal rules and determine if additional requirements may be needed to protect the health and welfare of your community.

  4.

As in other facilities, it must be determined if any solid waste is hazardous waste. If so, the hazardous waste must be managed appropriately according to the hazardous waste determination. Salvage yards may generate solvents, paint, mercury switches, and other auto fluids. If used oil is generated and recycled or burned for energy recovery, consult Idaho's Rules and Standards for Hazardous Waste, Standards for the Management of Used Oil (IDAPA 58.01.05.15).