Green Station Certification Program The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) operate California’s Green Station Program. The program provides incentive for vehicle service/repair stations and auto body/paint shops to use pollution prevention practices in their daily operations by using:
♦ Water based cleaners
♦ Dry cleanup of fluid spills
♦ Programs for recycling fluids and filters
♦ Less toxic paints and coatings
♦ Paint waste management process Time to renew? Get info on recertification. Get information specific to your program below. |  - Perform a shop assessment, make needed changes.
- Implement required pollution prevention opportunities.
- Provide Pollution Prevention training for shop employees.
- Score at least 100 points on the Vehicle Service & Repair Checklist or at least 125 points on the Auto Body and Paint Checklist.
- Submit a completed application.
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Auto Body & Paint Shop Application
Vehicle Service & Repair Shop Application |
|  CERTIFICATION FOR VEHICLE SERVICE AND REPAIR
The Vehicle Service and Repair (VSR) program is for fleets (government, private, or commercial fleets) and Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) licensed shops. |  CERTIFICATION FOR AUTO BODY AND PAINT SHOPS
The Auto Body & Paint Program is for BAR-licensed auto body and paint and collision repair shops. |
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The Green Station logo is approved for participant’s use in marketing, point of purchase advertising and promotional programs. Green Stations report a host of benefits after certification, including enhanced customer loyalty, easier compliance with environmental regulations, reduced operating costs, improved employee health, safety and morale.
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Technical Training Call toll free to receive a self guided “technician friendly” video with training workbook. Videos are under 15 minutes, contain six training modules and are perfect for showing at your regularly scheduled safety meetings. Technicians will learn pollution prevention methods, how to reduce operating costs and increase environmental compliance.
Recertification Green Stations and VSR Model Shops need to submit annual re-certification audit information to document that they still meet the minimum requirements as a Green Station or VSR Model Shop. For recertification, complete and submit the , along with a copy of your most recent CUPA inspection report (your CUPA will usually be your local Environmental Health agency or local Fire Department) to re-certify your shop.
Who can I contact for more information? If you have questions, please contact the Office of Pollution Prevention and Green Technology e-mail at GreenStation@dtsc.ca.gov.
