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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 To dispose of used oil filters, you need to drain out the used oil thoroughly first. The oil can then be handled with the rest of your used oil (see the ECAR Used Oil Fact Sheet). If correct management procedures are followed, used oil filters can be either recycled or disposed of. However, recycling is the better choice. All terne-plated (an alloy of tin and lead) oil filters are considered a hazardous waste because of their lead content. Terne-plated filters are generally used in heavy duty vehicles such as transit buses and on- and off-road trucks. All other oil filters are not regulated as hazardous waste in North Carolina. You should adhere to the following requirements when handling non terne-plated used oil filters:
Used oil filters that are not drained by the above methods must be managed as hazardous waste. Disposal. If the above methods have been performed, used oil filters can be disposed of as nonhazardous solid waste, subject to town and county requirements. However, the most environmentally preferred method of disposal is to recycle these filters. The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) encourages the recycling of used oil filters wherever possible. Spill Control. If an oil spill occurs as a result of draining or handling used oil filters, you must perform the following cleanup steps:
Links to the Regulations. Use the following links to view the regulations pertaining to used oil filter management. North Carolina Standards for Used Oil Management Standards for the Management of Used Oil, Code of Federal Regulations, 40 CFR Part 279 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 used oil filter 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. The following BMPs are recommended for used oil filter management.
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