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17 DISPOSAL OF WASTE
- Waste materials must not be dispersed in the environment, but disposed of appropriately. Waste lubricants, batteries, cloths
impregnated with grease, brake pads etc. must be consigned to specialised companies, authorised for disposal of pollutant
waste.
- Improper disposal of waste is a threat to the environment. The following are considered potentially dangerous waste: lubricants,
fuel, refrigerant, fi lters and batteries.
- Do not spread waste on the land, in drains or ground water.
- Request information regarding the appropriate ways for re-cycling or disposing of the waste from the local authorities or
collection centres.
17.1 Considerations of an ecological nature
Below fi nd some recommendations that could be of help. Obtain information regarding the Legislative Standards in force in your
country.
Request information from the suppliers of lubricant oils, fuels, anti-freeze products, soaps, etc. regarding their eff ect on man and
nature and concerning the Standards to respect for use, storage and disposal.
- Do not top-up tanks using unsuitable pressurised cans or re-fuelling plants, which can cause considerable losses and spillage
of liquids.
- Modern lubricant oils contain additives. Do not burn contaminated fuel oils and/or oils used in conventional heating plants.
- Do not disperse engine cooling liquids, engine lubricant oils, transmission oil, hydraulic oil, brake oil etc. during transfer. Put it
in a safe place until disposal, which must be performed suitably as envisioned by the Legislative Standards or local provisions.
- Modern anti-freeze liquids and their solutions, such as anti-freeze and other additives, should be replaced every two years. They
must not be allowed to penetrate into the ground. They must be collected and disposed of suitably.
- Do not intervene directly on air conditioning systems (optional), by opening them. They contain gases that must not be released
into the atmosphere. Contact the Authorised Dealer or specialists that have special tools and which therefore must top-up the
system.
- Repair any leak, cooling system defect or of the engine hydraulics immediately.
17.2 Protect the environment
It is illegal to pollute sewers, water courses or the ground. Use authorised tips, including places especially set-up by the municipality
or workshops that have the necessary equipment for the recovery of waste oil. If in doubt, contact the municipality for clarifi cations
on the subject.