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