FLEET SERVICES PROGRAM-EPA “GREEN” SHOP DESIGNATION
Oxnard’s Fleet Services is proud of the many environmentally friendly “green” practices used to take care of the City’s 900 vehicles ranging from Police cars and fire trucks to refuse equipment. Each year, the City garage recycles more than 10,000 gallons of used motor oil, hydraulic fluid, and antifreeze; oil change intervals have been stretched out leading to a 35% reduction in oil use; drip pans are used to prevent loss of antifreeze to the environment.
Fleet Services also uses state-of-the-art equipment to maintain air conditioner refrigerant systems. It is so efficient that there is seldom a need to purchase new refrigerant. This green practice is also good for the bottom line.
Since 2008, two of the Fleet Services facilities have been recognized as a California EPA “Green Shop”. The State’s “Green Shop” program is designed to recognize vehicle repair facilities in California that excel in pollution prevention in day-to-day vehicle repair operations.