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.
Steps We Take:
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.