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Regulations BACK to VIRTUAL TOUR The 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 Used and waste fuel poses not only a pollution risk to motor vehicle salvage facilities, but also a safety risk to facility employees. Handling, storing and disposing of fuel requires special care to prevent spills, explosions and fires, as well as human health hazards from exposure to skin and inhalation. Because waste fuel (gasoline or diesel) is flammable, it is classified as a hazardous waste if it is sent for disposal, and you need to manage it according to the hazardous waste rules. Waste fuel is not considered a hazardous waste if it is recycled or used in facility vehicles. This fact sheet will outline the rules for you, and will provide some suggestions for how to handle and store waste fuel. Waste Classification. Waste fuel is fuel that has been mixed with water or other wastes, or is too old to be reused.) 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. Follow these steps when managing waste fuel:
For more information, refer the ECAR Hazardous Waste Fact Sheet. Storage of Reusable Fuel. Store reusable fuel in a tank on site for use in facility or employee vehicles, or siphon fuel directly from dismantled vehicles into facility vehicles using an airdriven pump. It should be stored in appropriate containers (properly grounded and closed on an impermeable surface) and clearly labeled "Reusable Gasoline" or "Reusable Diesel." Spill Control. If a spill occurs, you must perform the following cleanup steps:
Fuel Filters. Fuel filters should be handled as hazardous waste and disposed of accordingly. Some landfills will take used fuel filters if they are punctured and drained for 24 hours. Check with your local landfill for information. Links to the Regulations. Use the following links to view the regulations pertaining to waste fuel storage and management. Minnesota Hazardous Waste Rules Federal EPA Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste 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.
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.
For more information, contact the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Regional Office closest to you:
*Report petroleum and fuel spills of five or more gallons, and any other chemical spill (including lead-acid batteries) which may cause pollution, to the State Duty Officer at 651-649-5451 or 1-800-422-0798.
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