Question: I operate a business in which car owners pull their own parts. Do all the parts need to be removed after they're drained of fluids?

Answer: No. Once a part is drained of all fluids it can be stored outside as long as its part of the vehicle as a whole (such as a complete engine) and the hood is down and there are no visible leaks.

Question: I sell vehicles as whole units. I do not remove any parts. How can I operate under this permit?

Answer: All vehicles must be drained of all fluids. If the vehicle is drained and is not visibly leaking, it may be stored as a whole unit outside with the hood down.

Question: Not all vehicles have 'hoods'. How do I properly store boats, motorcycles and/or ATVs?

Answer: If the vehicles do not visibly leak, draining the fluids and storing them outside will be sufficient. If the vehicles leak and/or contain visibly oily materials, they must be stored indoors or on an impervious surface under cover.

Question: My local ordinances will not approve of any permanent structures. How can my "Vehicle Dismantling and Fluid Draining" be conducted indoors or under cover?

Answer: A number of structures can be built without approval, for example a lean-to or open wall roof design. If you have difficulty with your local ordinances please conduct us.

Question: Can I use asphalt millings for an impervious cover on my site?

Answer: The NJDEP and the USEPA have recognized that asphalt millings contain known pollutants and are not recommended when used alone. It is recommended to pave over the millings to reduce the potential for pollutants to migrate.

Question: Are brake cylinders considered a sealed unit'?

Answer: For the purpose of this permit, brake cylinders are NOT considered sealed units. The unit will expose fluids upon disassembly.

Question: Is there a fee associated with this permit?

Answer: Yes, The annual permit fee is $2,300 per year but is subject to change. Bills are issued once a year. An Annual Fee Report is published each year prior to billing. For more information, please see the NJPDES Permit Fee web page.

Question: Is my stormwater permit transferable if I sell my facility or buy a new one?

Answer: Yes. Please refer to Application for Transfer of a NJPDES Permit.

Question: Who is eligible under the Vehicle Recycling Master General Stormwater Permit?

Answer: Facilities that engage in the dismantling of motor vehicles and the wholesale or retail distribution of used vehicle parts are eligible under this general permit to obtain authorization for the discharge of stormwater.  Please note that there are some waterbody types that are ineligible under this permit.  Facilities that engage in the dismantling of motor vehicle and process and recycle scrap materials are not eligible under this permit.