Pollution Prevention Opportunities in Metal Finishing

helpful information from
U.S. EPA Region III
Philadelphia, PA

Ooctober 1990

For More Information

National Association of Metal Finishing
III E. Walker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60601
312-644-6610

....... & Surface Finishers
12644 R.... Parkway
Orlando. FL 32826
407-281-6441

US EPA Pollution Prevention Information Center
703-821-4800 (into)
703-506-1025 (Access)

Pollution Prevention in Metal Manufacturing
EPA/530-SW-89-056
703-821-4800

Waste Minimization Audit Report
Case Studies of Minimization of Cyanide Waste
From E Operations
EPA /600/S2-87/056
703-821-4800

Conbol and T....kw The MOW Industry: in Plant Changes
EPA/625/8-82-008
703-821-4800

MOW Control Alternatives
Control Costs in
EPA/625/.....
703-821-4800

mm I and
Manual for Om Metal Finishing
Industry Toxin Substances Control Program
California Dept. of Health Services
916-324-1807

Waste Minimization in Metal Parts Cleaning
EPA/530-SW-89-049
703-821-4800

What Can You Do?

This fact sheet lists specific pollution prevention practices that have been successful at a number of metal finishing plants. Use this fact sheet along with the "Pollution Prevention Opportunities" fact sheet to gather ideas on how to reduce your wastes.

Improve Operations

Substitute Materials

Extend Process Bath Life

Reduce Drag Out

Reduce Rinse Water

Reuse & Recycle

We Encourage you to Pursue Pollution Prevention Opportunities Within your Company. Be a Part of the Cultural Change.


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Last Updated: January 16, 1996