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'vasher waste that is hazardous only because it is aitable with their used oil and manage the mixture as * used oil provided: • the solvent does not contain metal-bearing paint; • the solvent is not an F-listcd hazardous waste, such as many carburetor and brake cleaners; • the solvent is not gasoline; • the solvent does not exceed 10 percent of the total volume of the final mixture; and • the flash point of the solvent is above 100* Fahrenheit (Afinn. Rules 7045.0800 Subp. 4(C)). Recycling/ Disposal Options Used oil is prohibited from land disposal by state law. Recycling options include: • re-refining and burning for energy on or off site. Used oil filters and the paper media, if separated, are prohibited from land diqwsal; fliey must be recycled. Recycling means sending the complete filter to a scrqt etal-recycling fiwility. Iftheptq>er media has been removed from the filter, it should be sent to a burner that is permitted to accept filter media or managed as a hazardous waste. Contact the burner to which you intend to send waste for additional requirements. recovery. Businesses also have the option of burning used oil and sorbents on site for heat provided: • • the used oil is generated on site, brought in by the general public (do-it-yourselfers) or by farmers generating less than 25 gallons per month on average, or from another location owned or operated by the same business. (You may accept used oil from other businesses only If it has been tested at least once per source and shown to be on- specification. “On-specification" means the used oil meets the conditions listed in Table 2. The party claiming the used oil is on-specification is called a “used-oil marketer" and has additional requirements. For more information, see MPCA Hazardous Waste fact sheet #4.34, Marketing Used Oil.) • the unit bums for energy recovery. • the used oil and sorbents are burned in a furnace designed for that purpose and the furnace is rated at less than 500,000 BTUs per hour and is vented to the outdoors. Used oU-coBtaminated sorbents are prohibited from land disposal unless they have been tested and diown to be nonhazardous. ^ere is no need to test oil- contaminated sorbents if they are: • wrung and reused; • launderedor cleaned (Sorbents sent to a commercial laundry cannot contain free li(|uid8.); or • burned for energy (Sorbents destined for burning must have a heating value of at least 5,000 BTUs per pound.). If you bum used oil on site, contact local building code personnel to determine requirements for installation and use of the burner. Contact your local fire department to determine whether there are additional local requirements. The Minnesota Uniform Fire Code (MUFC), Unifinm Mechanical Code (UMC) and State Statute 299F.015 contain provisions relating to used-oil burners. Contact the State Fire Marshal Division for requirements specific to your operation. Spills When developing guidelines for managing oil, start at the beginning-—avoid spills! Here are some tips: • De>-elop and practice proper handling procedures and careful work habits. Used oil-contaminated sorbents diat have been shown to be nonhazardous can be burned at a facility that does not bum for energy recovery, disposal at a landfill is not recommended. Use appropriate tools, such as funnels and spigots. Perform regular preventive maintenance, such as tightening or replacing leaky seals, gaskets snd dispensers. burning for Energy Currently, most used oil collected in Minnesota is shipped to asphalt plants to be burned fi>r energy Next, be prepared. Keep spill-containment and clean-iq) materials in a convenient, nearby area. Train employees when and bow to use them. For help preparing for spills, contact the MPCA Emergency Response Team. Managing Used Oil and Related Wastes Paged \i f i ; i : I __^