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Used Oil Management |
Management of used oil has been the subject of debate for many years; virtually since the enactment of the HSWA regulation in the 80's. In the past months, several final rules and clarifications has addressed the subject. We hope these links to the US EPA information proves useful to you!
Used Motor Oil Recycling – Find A Location Near You - Look for a place to safely take your used motor oil for recycling? Don't pour it down a storm drain! Locate the nearest recycling facility or program near you that accepts used motor oil from your car, truck or motorcycle.
US EPA Publications
Collecting Used Oil for Recycling/Reuse: Tips for Consumers Who Change Their Own Motor Oil and Oil Filters
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Provides step-by-step instructions for changing motor oil, recycling used oil, and changing and recycling used oil filters. Lists uses for recycled oil.
Environmental Regulations and Technology: Managing Used Motor Oil, December 1994
Managing Used Oil: Advice for Small Businesses, November 1996
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Managing Used Oil
EPA Document Number: EPA/625/R-94/010
Not available online: To order a copy of this publication at no charge, call or fax your request to ORD Publications at (phone) 513/569-7562 or (FAX) 513/569-7566.
ABSTRACT: This document presents information on how to properly manage used motor oil.
Topics addressed include management of used oil generated by changing motor oil from automobile
or truck crankcases and collecting used motor oil from do-it-yourselfers (DIYs).
The purpose of this document is to help used motor oil generators properly manage their used oil, by
giving detailed information to assist used motor oil generators in meeting the requirements of the
Used Oil Management Standards finalized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in
September 1992.
This document was developed to assist individuals who own or work at businesses and other
facilities that generate used motor oil. These businesses and facilities include:
service stations
quick-lube shops
fleet operations
DIY used oil collection centers
motor oil retailers
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