Prevent spills and leaks. Use drip pans and ground cloths under vehicles
Minimize the use of water to clean up; absorb leaks on the driveway with sand or cat litter, then sweep or vacuum and place in trash
Protect outdoor work and storage areas from the weather
Provide secondary containment for bulk fluids
Label containers of their contents
Clean parts in a self contained sink or drum
Use water based cleaning agents as opposed to solvents when possible
Vehicle Washing
Wash your car over a grassy or gravelly area; this will allow the ground to naturally filter the water and rinse water. By doing this you will help prevent soapy runoff from entering the storm drainage system which ultimately drains to creeks and into Clear Lake
Use soap sparingly; when done, pour the bucket of soapy water down the sink
Best of all, wash your vehicle at a commercial car wash facility. Most car washes re-use wash water several times before sending it to the sewer system for treatment
Dispose of Wastes Properly
Recycle:
Oil
Oil filters
Antifreeze
Batteries
Tires
Contact Lake County Public Services, Waste Management Division at 707-262-1760 for the proper disposal of auto parts, used cleaning fluids, oil, batteries and tires