ECAR
Fact Sheet for
Arizona
Waste Fuel
Regulations
Self-Audit Checklist
Best Management Practices
Contacts
Related ECAR Fact Sheets
Other Relevant Resources
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following fact sheet was prepared by the ECAR Center staff. Once
prepared, each ECAR Center fact sheet undergoes a review process
with the applicable state environmental agency(ies). You can check
on the status of the review process here.
Please read the disclaimer on the status page. While we have tried
to present a summary of the essential information on this topic,
you should be aware that other items, such as local regulations,
may apply to you.
What You Need to Know
Because
waste fuel (gasoline or diesel) is flammable, it is classified as
a hazardous waste if it is sent for disposal, and in most cases,
you need to manage it according to the hazardous waste rules. Waste fuel is not considered
a hazardous waste if it is recycled. This fact sheet will outline
the rules for you, and will provide some suggestions for how to
handle and store waste fuel.
Regulations
Waste
fuel is contaminated gasoline or diesel that cannot be used in vehicles. Check
with your used oil recycler to see if small amounts of contaminated
gasoline/diesel fuel that cannot be reused can be picked up with
your used oil.
Under
most circumstances, waste fuel is classified as a hazardous waste
because it is ignitable. Hazardous wastes must be managed on-site
and disposed of by following specific rules. See the ECAR Hazardous Waste fact sheet for more details about handling hazardous
wastes.
If
fuel is reusable, it should be stored in appropriate containers
(properly grounded and closed on an impermeable surface) and clearly
labeled "Reusable Gasoline" or "Reusable Diesel."
Reusable fuel may be used in facility or employee vehicles.
Storage
of Waste Fuel. Waste fuel must be stored in containers
meeting DOT specifications performance criteria and must be in good
condition. This means:
- No severe
rusting;
- No
bulging or major dents; and
- No
visible leaks.
Waste
fuel storage containers must be located within your property limits,
at least 50 feet from your property boundaries. Do not accumulate
waste fuel on-site for longer than 180 days.
Do
not mix waste fuel with any other waste streams, without written
permission from your waste hauler.
Labeling. You must follow specific rules for
labeling hazardous waste storage containers. See the ECAR Hazardous Waste fact sheet for labeling instructions.
Spill
Control. If a spill occurs, you must perform
the following cleanup steps:
- Stop the
release;
- Contain
the released waste fuel;
- Clean
up and properly manage the released waste fuel and other materials;
and
- If
necessary, repair or replace any leaking waste fuel storage
containers or tanks prior to returning them to service.
- Notify
the Department Spill Hotline by calling 602-771-2330 or toll
free at 800-234-5677.
Record
Keeping. You must follow specific rules for
keeping records of hazardous waste accumulated on-site and shipped
for disposal. See the ECAR Hazardous Waste fact sheet for record keeping instructions.
Links
to the Regulations. Use
the following links to view the regulations pertaining to waste
fuel storage and management.
Arizona Hazardous Waste
Regulations (Chapter 5)
Federal EPA Standards Applicable
to Generators of Hazardous Waste
Self-Audit
Checklist
When
an inspector comes to your facility, there are certain things he
or she checks to see if you are in compliance with environmental
regulations. It makes good sense for you to perform a "self-audit"
and catch and correct problems before they result in penalties.
Also, there are some compliance incentives associated with self-audits
(see Audit Policy Page).
Use
the following list to audit your waste fuel storage areas and management
procedures.
- Is used
waste fuel stored in drums, tanks or other containers that are
in good condition? Open
containers, and rusting or leaking containers cannot be used
for waste fuel storage.
- Are waste fuel storage containers
properly labeled? Every
waste fuel storage container must be properly labeled according
to hazardous waste requirements.
- Is
the area around the waste fuel storage containers free of releases? Releases must be stopped and the
released material cleaned up and managed properly.
- Are
waste fuel storage containers located on your property and 50
feet from your property boundary?
All ignitable waste storage containers must be located on your
property and at least 50 feet from your property boundary.
- Is waste fuel mixed with used other
wastes such as used oil? Verify that there are separate, clearly labeled containers
for each type of material, and that waste fuel is not mixed
with used oil or other materials without the written consent
of your waste hauler.
- Is
waste fuel transported by an approved transporter to an approved
disposal facility? Check your records and verify that all shipments of waste fuel
were removed from your property by a state certified transporter
and taken to a state approved disposal facility. You can check
on your transporter’s and disposal facility’s certification
by contacting the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
(ADEQ).
Best
Management Practices (BMPs)
Most
regulations tell you what you have to do to be in compliance, but
they don’t explain how to do it. That’s where "best management
practices" come into play. BMPs are proven methods that
help you to get into compliance and stay there.
- Remove
fuel tanks as soon as possible after the vehicle enters the
facility and drain.
- Determine
if the fuel is reusable or waste fuel.
- Reusable
fuel can be used in employee vehicles. Store it in closed leak-proof
containers labeled, "Reusable Fuel." Use secondary
containment.
- Waste
fuel is fuel that can no longer be used because it is old or
contaminated with dirt, water or other wastes. Store it in closed
leak-proof containers labeled "Waste Fuel."
- Always
keep reusable or waste fuel containers closed with funnels removed
after use.
- Never
mix reusable fuel or waste fuel with other wastes.
- Never
store fuel tanks that contain fuel. They should always be fully
drained and vented.
Contacts
- For more information, contact the Arizona Department
of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Waste Department at 602-771-4153.
- To report a spill or leak, call the Arizona DEQ Emergency
Response number at 602-771-2330 or toll free at 800-234-5677.
To report a leaking underground storage
tank, call 602-771-4303.
- To report an environmental incident or complaint, contact
the nearest regional office.
Related
ECAR Fact Sheets
- Hazardous
Wastes
Other
Relevant Resources
- Arizona Green Business Automotive Program
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