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Used Oil Defined
Used oil is defined in the Utah Administrative Code Rule R315-15 Standards for the Management of Used Oil as “any oil that has been refined from crude oil, or any synthetic oil, that has been used and as a result of such use is contaminated by physical or chemical impurities.” The following are examples of…
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Specifications: Used Oil Program
Most used oil in Utah is burned as a substitute fuel for energy recovery, which means it is burned to produce a product, such as asphalt road material. Because it has been used, used oil may contain many more contaminants than virgin oil. EPA has looked at this issue closely, and has determined that only…
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Regulation of Used Oil as a Hazardous Waste
Used oil, by itself, is not managed as a hazardous waste, even though it may exhibit hazardous waste characteristics. However, if used oil is mixed with any quantity or any combination of a hazardous waste that is listed in R315-261-30 through R315-261-32 of the Utah Administrative Code (a “listed” waste), the mixture is subject to regulation…
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Why Have a Used Oil Program?
Used oil is a valuable resource Improperly disposed of, it’s harmful Used Oil Program Background Because used oil recycling makes a contribution to present energy demands and offers a safe outlet for a material often dumped haphazardly into the environment, The U.S. Congress, the EPA, the Utah Legislature, and the Utah Department of Environmental Quality…
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Used Oil Recycling Program
Contact For more information about the Used Oil Program, please contact Ted Sonnenburg (tsonnenburg@utah.gov), (385) 499-0980.
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Hazardous Waste Permitting and Compliance
A hazardous waste is specifically listed by the Utah Solid and Hazardous Waste Rules or exhibits a characteristic such as ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity.
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Waste Permit: Safety-Kleen
Read about the Safety-Kleen Hazardous Waste Storage Permit.
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Curb Your Enthusiasm: How to Recycle Right in Utah
Not all recycling is created equally. There are common household items that should never go in the general recycling bin. Here is what to do with the recyclable trash that doesn’t go to the curb.
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Hazardous Waste Inspection Checklists
Hazardous waste inspection checklists, factsheets, and other information help your company ensure compliance. Hazardous waste staff are available to answer questions: (801) 536-0200. Related Links
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Hazardous Waste Management Program
The Division provides an outreach program for small businesses that generate less than 2,200 pounds of hazardous waste per month. This program has been successful in helping small businesses understand the requirements necessary for compliance with the hazardous waste management rules specific to small business. Related Links Each year approximately 50 companies are visited using…
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Getting Rid of Household Hazardous Waste
By Pat Sheehan Household hazardous waste (HHHW) is any waste produced in the home which contains hazardous substances or may pose a threat to the environment, pets and wildlife, or human health (think little children as the most immediate risk). Products containing hazardous substances are often labeled with words such as: toxic, flammable, corrosive, reactive,…
