Best Management Practices for Maryland Golf Courses

• Collect used oil, oil filters, and antifreeze in separate, marked containers and recycle them as directed by local and state authorities. The Maryland Environmental Service (MES) administers the Maryland Used Oil Recycling Program. • Lead-acid batteries should be properly recycled. If not, they are classified as hazardous waste. • Store old batteries on impervious surfaces where they are protected from rainfall and recycle them as soon as possible. • Recycle used tires. • Recycle or dispose of fluorescent tubes and other lights.

Unintended Releases

Anyone storing, mixing or loading potentially hazardous chemicals should treat all leaks, spills, and fires as emergencies and be prepared to respond to these emergencies promptly and correctly. The following should already be in place in case of an unintended release: an emergency plan, spill kit, and first aid kit. Staff should be trained ahead of time in the proper procedures to ensure an effective response. Specific requirements for unintended releases of pesticides are covered in the "Pesticide Management" chapter of this document.

Best Management Practices

• Be prepared prior to any accidental release of chemicals. • Clean up small spills as quickly as possible. For help cleaning up larger spills, contact CHEMTREC (800-424-9300). • In the event of a spill, contact the MDE Emergency Response Division (866-633-4686) and the National Response Center (800-424-8802) to determine if the amount constitutes a reportable quantity.

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