At High Tone Auto Body we are doing our part to protect the environment.  Below is a list of things we have done and are doing to help keep our shop running efficiently and effectively.

We Recycle:

Aluminum cans Antifreeze Batteries Hazardous waste Cardboard Fluorescent light bulbs Plastic bottles

Newspaper Office paper Oil Scrap metal & aluminum Tires Wheels

We Reuse:

• A/C coolant gets cleaned and filtered on site by our recycler
• Floor absorbent for minor spills
• Packaging material
• Plastic file folders job jackets
• Repair damaged parts when applicable
• Scrap paper

Auto Parts:

Auto recyclers allow both the public as well as body shops to purchase good used parts for resale. Some of the benefits of using a used part are:
The part was made by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM)

• Part fit
• Lower cost
• Locating discontinued or hard to find parts
• Helping the environment by reducing waste

Refurbished or Reconditioned Parts

Using either refurbished or reconditioned parts allows for recycling of already used parts. Some examples are listed below:

• Bumper covers
• Headlamps
• Wheels

Lean Processes:

• Inventory control
• Scanning vs printing
• E-mail vs. faxing
• Minimal inventory of chemicals – buy only what we need
• Lights out at lunch time and after hours
• Programmable thermostats & water sprinkler system
• Zeri-scape landscaping
• Use of HVLP (high volume, low pressure) paint spray guns for maximum paint to panel efficiency
• Regular maintenance of equipment to ensure maximum efficiency
• Switched to the more energy efficient T8 fluorescent light bulbs & ballasts
• Switched from PCB containing ballasts to non-PCB containing ballasts
• Compliance with Local, State and Federal Regulations