GPP 13 Vehicle washing and cleaning

A guidance document that deals with the requirements for washing and cleaning any vehicle using automatic wash systems, high pressure or steam cleaners and washing by hand. It provides information on the type of site, cleaning materials and the drainage requirements that will prevent pollution from these activities. (April 2017)

GPP 13 Vehicle washing and cleaning   

More topics in this series:

GPP 1: Understanding your environmental responsibilities – good environmental practices

GPP 2: Above ground oil storage

GPP 3: Use and design of oil separators in surface water drainage systems

GPP 4: Treatment and disposal of wastewater where there is no connection to the public foul sewer

GPP 5: Works and maintenance in or near water

PPG 6: Working at construction and demolition sites (under review)

GPP 8: Safe storage and disposal of used oils

GPP 13 Vehicle washing and cleaning

GPP 19: Vehicles: Service and Repair

GPP 20: Dewatering underground ducts and chambers

GPP 21: Pollution incident response planning

GPP 22: Dealing with spills

GPP 24: Stables, kennels, catteries

GPP 25: Hospitals and healthcare establishments

GPP 26: Safe storage - drums and intermediate bulk containers

PPG 27: Installation, decommissioning and removal of underground storage tanks (Under review)

GPP 29: Microbreweries and microdistilleries