Keeping your equipment running smoothly is crucial for any business, but things can get dirty. It’s critical to maintain proper practices when it comes to disposal and recycling of waste products. The image of your business in the community could depend on keeping things as clean as possible.
Recently, the experts at Lube-Tech sat down to hammer out a short guideline to help you create a more environmentally friendly business.
Implement a Preventive Maintenance Program:
The importance of maintenance is something every business owner knows, but can often be reactive instead of proactive. One way to help you become proactive is through a Preventive Maintenance Program.
Normally, downtime means you’re not making any money. But, with regular checks and evaluations of your machinery, you can minimize wear and tear on your equipment, reducing the risk of costly and lengthy repairs down the line.
This allows you to stay ahead environmentally by reducing the need for fluid replacements and the associated environmental impact of improper disposal.
Implement a Fluid Analysis Programs:
Often not thought of fluid analysis is the unsung hero of maintenance. Fluid analysis is a simple, cost-effective way to monitor the health of your equipment’s fluid. By regularly analyzing your fluid, you can identify early signs of wear and damage, and take steps to prevent costly failures. It can also help you extend the life of your equipment, improve its performance and reduce overall maintenance costs.
This will also help you in reducing unnecessary fluid changes, not just reducing the impact of your business on your local environment, but also helping out your bottom line!
Utilize Recycling and Responsible Disposal Options:
Proper recycling is obviously going to have an impact on your local environment – waste fluids like oil and antifreeze and waste products like filters must be disposed of properly. Having the right partner here is critical. You want an organization that can handle all your recycling needs, things like:
- Used Oil & Coolant/Anti-freeze
- Used Filters
- Absorbents (Floor Dry & Pads)
- Waste Fuel (Diesel & Gasoline)
- Waste Grease
- Oily Water / Machine Coolants
- Flam Traps (Vacuum Truck Service)
Along with standard recycling, having someone that could help you stay on top of government regulations, avoiding fines, will go a long way to improving not only your business’ local standing, but your bottom line.
