Automotive degreaser replacement program

Step 1: Schedule a visit with us

We will schedule an appointment for a PPA representative or Ecology staff to visit your place of business.

At this visit, we will help you:

• With the rest of the application process.
• Determine the best alternatives to purchase for your business. 

Based on the products you choose, this will determine the amount of reimbursement.

Step 2: Purchase your safer alternatives

Purchase the product(s) and necessary equipment, or sign a service contract to use the product.

Step 3: Schedule a follow-up visit

At this visit, we will help:

• Make sure the new product(s) or equipment are in place.
• Answer any final questions and go over paperwork.

Step 4: Submit your voucher for reimbursement

Have questions?

• Contact Thatcher Montgomery: thatcher.montgomery@ecy.wa.gov or 509-571-7339.
• Contact your local PPA representative.

Chemicals in solvent-based degreasers can have short-term health effects like:

• Skin rashes
• Slowed reactions
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Headaches

Long-term exposure can cause:

• Kidney, liver, or nervous system damage.
• Increased chance of cancer.

Many solvent-based degreasers are also harmful to the environment and become dangerous waste once the product has been used.

We’re offering higher reimbursements for all water-based degreasers because they often have higher initial costs to install the required parts or other equipment. We want to encourage businesses to switch to the safest products possible through this program.

Our preferred alternatives are water-based degreasers because they:

• Have lower emissions.
• Are often less hazardous than solvent-based degreasers.

No. You don’t need to know the alternative you want when you apply. We will work with you to decide what alternatives are available to you and therefore which reimbursement level you’re eligible for.

Do not buy any products you wish to receive reimbursement for until we approve your application.

We have written criteria for each reimbursement tier. Your PPA representative can help determine the reimbursement amount for products.

Only if you switch to an even safer alternative than the one you currently use.

For instance, if you currently use a product in the Gold tier, we will reimburse you for switching to a product in the Platinum tier.

No. To be eligible, you have to apply first then receive a reimbursement voucher from us before buying any of the products.

Applying does not guarantee funding, so wait until we approve your application and contact you before buying any products you wish to get reimbursed for.

Some examples of expenses we could reimburse you for include:

• Refillable canisters to replace aerosol cans.
• New parts washer.
• Water-based cleaning system.
• Service contract to use an eligible product.

If you are approved for the program, we will work with you to determine the products and other expenses you could receive reimbursement for.

No. You must transition your primary (most-used) degreaser to the safer alternative to receive funding, but we understand you may need small amounts of other cleaners for specific jobs.

Complete la solicitud de reemplazo de desengrasante automotriz.

• Revisaremos las solicitudes a partir del 3 de septiembre de 2021.
• Si califica para el programa, nos comunicaremos con usted.

Si califica para el programa, nos comunicaremos con usted. Continúe con los siguientes pasos solo si le hemos notificado.

Paso 1: Programe una visita con nosotros

Programaremos una cita para que un representante de PPA o personal de Ecología lo visite en su lugar de trabajo.

En esta visita le ayudaremos:

• Con el resto del proceso de su solicitud.
• A determinar las mejores alternativas a comprar para su negocio.

Basado en los productos que usted escoja, esto determinara la cantidad del rembolso.

Paso 2: Compra las alternativas más seguras

Compra los productos y equipo necesario, o firme un contrato de servicio para usar el producto. 

Paso 3: Programe una visita de seguimiento

En esta visita le ayudaremos a:

• Asegurar que el nuevo producto(s) o equipo estén en su lugar.
• Responder cualquier última pregunta y revisar el papeleo.

Paso 4: Entregue su vale para el rembolso

Llene y entregue su vale a nosotros para el rembolso.

¿Tiene preguntas?

• Comuníquese con Thatcher Montgomery: Thatcher.Montgomery@ecy.wa.gov o al (509)571-7339 o

• Comuníquese con el representante local de PPA.

Los químicos en los desengrasantes a base de solvente pueden tener efectos de plazo corto a la salud como:

• Erupciones cutáneas
• Reacciones lentas
• Cansancio
• Mareos
• Dolores de cabeza

Exposición a largo plazo puede causar:

• Daño a los riñones, hígado o sistema nervioso
• Mayor probabilidad de cáncer.

Muchos desengrasantes a base de solvente también son dañinos al ambiente y son considerados residuos peligrosos una vez usados.

Nuestras alternativas preferidas son los desengrasantes a base de agua porque:

• Tienen bajo nivel de emisiones.
• A menudo son menos peligrosos que desengrasantes a base de solvente.

No. Para ser elegible, primero tiene que aplicar y después recibir un vale de rembolso antes de comprar cualquier producto.

Aplicar al programa no garantiza fondos, así que espere hasta que nosotros aprobemos su aplicación y nos pongamos en contacto antes de comprar cualquier producto para el cual quiera un rembolso.