ECAR Fact Sheet for Florida
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, and you need
to manage it according to the hazardous waste rules. This
fact sheet will outline the rules for you, and will provide some
suggestions for how to handle and store waste fuel.
Regulations
Waste
Classification. Waste fuel is contaminated gasoline or diesel
that cannot be used in vehicles. Under most circumstances, waste
fuel is 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
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.
If
you store waste fuel outdoors, the storage area must be addressed
in your Spill Prevention and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan (see ECAR
Fact Sheet Spill Prevention and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan).
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 used antifreeze storage and management.
Identification
and Listing of Hazardous Waste
Storage
Tank Registration
Part
262 - Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste
Self-Audit
Checklist
When
an inspector comes to your facility, there are certain things they
check 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.
- Are
outdoor waste fuel storage areas addressed in your Spill Prevention
and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan? Your SPCC must identify potential
sources of stormwater pollution and specify appropriate measures
to reduce the discharge of pollutants.
- 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 DEP.
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.
- Drain
excess fuel from filters into a proper fuel container.
- Accumulate
used fuel filters in a separate, fireproof container marked "Used
Fuel Filters Only."
Contacts
- DEP
Hazardous Waste Compliance Assistance Program: 800-741-4337.
Related
ECAR Fact Sheets
- Hazardous
Wastes
Other
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None.
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