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ECAR Fact Sheet
for Washington
Used Oil Filters
Regulations
Self-Audit Checklist
Best Management Practices
Contacts
Related ECAR Fact Sheets
Other Relevant Resources
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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.
Used oil filters, except those from heavy trucks and CFC refrigerant recovery systems are exempted from state and federal hazardous waste requirements. Used oil filters should be punctured and drained for 24 hours, then crushed and kept in a separate container.
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 Department of Ecology encourages the recycling of used oil filters wherever possible. See the link to oil filter recyclers under Other Relevant Resources below.
Spill Control. If an oil spill occurs as a result of draining or handling used oil filters, you must perform the following cleanup steps:
- Stop the release;
- Contain the released used oil;
- Clean up and properly manage the released used oil and other materials; and
- If necessary, repair or replace any leaking used oil storage containers or tanks prior to returning them to service.
- Notify the Department of Ecology of a spill by calling 1-800-258-5990.
Links to the Regulations. Use the following links to view the regulations pertaining to used oil filter management.
Facility Oil Handling Operations and Design Standards
Facility Oil Spill Prevention Plan Standards
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.
- Has the used oil been properly removed? If proper drainage procedures were followed, used oil filters can be disposed of or recycled.
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.
- Crush or puncture the dome or anti-drain valve and hot drain the filter.
- Collect oil from filter crushing and manage it the same way as engine waste oils.
- Store drained and crushed filters in a leak-proof container marked "Used Oil Filters," until recycled or disposed of.
- Recycle drained and crushed filters with a oil filter recycler.
- Maintain disposal/recycling receipts for at least 3 years.
- Used oil filters from a CFC refrigerant recovery system are to be treated as hazardous waste because they contain oil contaminated with the halogen, chlorine. Therefore, they must be kept separate from other used oil filters for disposal.
- For more information, contact the Washington Department of Ecology Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program at 360-407-6700.
- To report a spill or leak, call 1-800-258-5990.
- To report an environmental incident or complaint, contact the nearest Ecology Regional Office.
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