Car Wash Owners are Responsible for Pit Debris
Are you a car wash owner or work in this industry? If so, the following information could save you from a lawsuit or even from going to prison…
A little known fact is that car wash owners are responsible for the debris that builds up in the pits and tanks of their self-service bays, auto-rollover car washes, and tunnel washes.
This means that if any debris is dumped improperly or in the wrong spot, the owner is liable for any damage the dirt and chemicals might cause to the environment.
Basically, car wash waste is a controlled waste and it’s owned by you from cradle to grave. No matter who collects it, you still own it and are responsible for its proper disposal.
As someone in the car wash business, you don’t need the long-term environmental concerns that come with car wash waste and continue to increase year after year.
In fact, according to ChemQuest, “three main environmental culprits stand out to the carwash industry (1) phosphorous, (2) alkyl phenol ethoxylates (APEs) and (3) petroleum distillates.” While phosphorous can cause unhealthy algae growth, APEs can negatively impact marine life. Petroleum spills or leaks can cause massive damage to wildlife in general.
PIT CREW can take on the responsibility of owning debris for you, and we also carry an extra environmental insurance to make sure you are protected throughout your lifetime.
At the most affordable prices, you get the peace of mind knowing that you’re doing your part to protect the environment and your long-term legal safety.
You can learn more about our process here.
For more information about why we process the waste that we collect from cleaning car wash pits, skim through our blog post about it:
