Mobile Businesses
Some common pollutants from the mobile business industry include:
- Contaminated water
- Cleaning chemicals
- Brake pad and tire dust
Runoff (stormwater and non-stormwater) from the mobile business industry can be a major source of these pollutants, and once released, these harmful pollutants can be transported to our Orange County rivers, creeks, and the ocean.
Here are tips for the mobile business industry to help keep our waterways clean:
Follow the 3C’s as a general guideline:
Contain
Contain your work area by preventing water and potential pollutants from leaving your work site. Be aware of nearby storm drains to prevent any potential flow or discharge to the storm drain system.
Control
Better manage your work area by organizing and containing equipment, tools, and supplies. Use dry cleaning methods first such as sweeping up debris with a broom, using a mop to clean hard surfaces, and using absorbent material to pick up hazardous spills.
Capture
Clean up your work area and properly dispose of contaminated water, pollutants, and debris. Use a broom, mop, or vacuum to capture any residue or pollutants that have the potential to be discharged.
Practice BMPs related to the mobile business industry listed in the BMP Fact Sheets here including criteria regarding discharge to landscaped areas and the sanitary sewer system.
Find additional BMP Fact Sheets here. Once on the BMP Fact Sheet website, use the left menu to navigate between the different BMP Fact Sheet categories available.
Also, check out our applicable brochures below: