Germantown’s “Green” Choice for Auto Repair

Items we recycle (either pay to have it picked up or take to a recycling facility):

• Used oil
• Used oil filters
• Used antifreeze
• Scrap metal (steel, aluminum, cast iron)
• Used batteries
• Used tires
• Used solvents
• Mixed paper
• Cardboard
• Bottles (plastic and glass)
• Aluminum cans
• Toner and ink cartridges
• Electronic and computer equipment
• Yard trim (grass clippings, leaves, etc.)

Efforts To Reduce Paper Usage

• Use email to send customer reminders, estimates and newsletters.
• Eliminate paper copies of training materials, subscriptions, catalogs, newspapers and phonebooks, etc. by switching to online sources.
• Use a bulletin board/dry erase board for internal memos and announcements.
• Encourage team members to utilize reusable kitchenware (cups, coffee mugs, utensils, etc.)
• Install air hand dryers in the restroom.
• For drafts and internal documents, print on the backside of previously printed paper.

• Maintain an elaborate storm water management system that is professionally cleaned and inspected yearly by Montgomery County.
• Established a “ground staining” inspection routine in our parking areas to promptly identify and clean up oil and chemicals which may be leaked by customer’s vehicles.
• No underground storage tanks of any kind.
• Keep parking area, dumpsters, and green space free of litter, debris and other contaminants.
• Provide a smoke free environment for our customers and team members.

• Use pump spray bottles instead of aerosol products whenever possible.
• Participate in cooperative purchasing programs with other automotive businesses.
• Use lighting controls such as timers and photocells to conserve electricity.
• Use programmable thermostats to automatically regulate thermostat settings. This reduces energy used when the building is unoccupied.
• Keep all company vehicles well-maintained to minimize emissions.