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Play It Safe To learn more about obtaining an identification number, go online to epa.gov and look for a copy of EPA form 8700-12, Notification of Regulated Waste Activity Instructions and Forms booklet. The amount of waste you are allowed to store on your site depends on the amount of waste your dealership generates. Generally, the less waste you generate, the fewer problems you'll have with maintaining your handling and disposal compliance. To keep your dealership ahead of any potential problems, consider incorporating these practices: Recycle anything you can. Waste oil, antifreeze, parts-washing solvent, and other wastes can be recycled by your company or professional services. This is very important because anything recycled is no longer considered a hazardous waste and therefore is no longer a liability to the waste generator. Waste oil is currently not considered hazardous waste by the EPA, but some states disagree. There has been heavy lobbying in Washington to keep it off the list of regulated materials. However, it's best to handle waste oil as hazardous to avoid inadvertent contamination. It can be legal to burn waste oil as fuel for heat as long as it has not been mixed with other materials. Some states may require testing to determine if the oil is suitable as fuel. If wastes are not recycled, they should be hauled to an EPA certified disposal site by a certified hauler. The hauler should provide you with a manifest showing the materials were received by the disposal site. They should also be able to provide a certificate of liability insurance proving they are covered. It important to remember that unless it's only water, never flush anything down the drain. Hazardous materials, even though diluted, may cause damage to sewer systems, treatment plants, and worst of all, the environment. Train your employees to properly handle, store, label and dispose of regulated wastes so you can avoid becoming a polluter. This document is made available by Sentry Insurance a Mutual Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "SIAMCO") with the understanding that SIAMCO is not engaged in the practice of law, nor is it rendering legal advice. The information contained in this document is of a general nature and is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity, nor the best practices applicable to any particular individual or entity. Legal obligations may vary by state and locality, and best practices are unique to specific items and situations. No one should act on the information contained in this document without advice from a local professional with relevant expertise. ERIC STILES is Sentry's lead Account Executive responsible for maintaining the AED/Sentry relationship. He can be reached at eric.stiles@ sentry.com. As the endorsed P&C carrier for AED, Sentry Insurance offers superior coverage options and services to meet your dealership needs. Multi-ply Your Money! Multi-Ripper Bucket with the award winning excavator rock ripping ® Hi-Cap Multi-Ripper Bucket Multi-Ripper Bucket n seen o nnel's As cha ry iscove hit show D #1 d Rush" Maximize force one tooth at a time, "Gol with our patented "Shanks on an Arc" 6 to 9 times the force of a standard 5 tooth bucket technology. TM 4 times faster than a hammer Also, try our award winning Multi-Ripper Teeth (Twisted) for maximum penetration eading dge "Leader in Excavator Rock Ripping Attachments" Operators Claim: ttachments, www.digrock.com sales@leattach.com "the best attachment ® Inc. 866-928-5800 or 508-829-4855 I ever bought!" November 2013 | Construction Equipment Distribution | www.cedmag.com | 19