ECAR
Fact Sheet for Wisconsin
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
Classification. 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 800-943-0003.
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.
Wisconsin Hazardous
Waste Regulations (NR 590.01-690.81)
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 Wisconsin Department
of Natural Resources (DNR).
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 Wisconsin’s DNR Auto Salvage Sector
Resource Specialist at 715-831-3263, or contact the WDNR
Regional Office in your area. For northern Wisconsin, call
715-635-2101 or 715-365-8900; West Central Wisconsin,
call 715-839-3700; Northeast Wisconsin, call 920-492-5800; Southeast
Wisconsin, call 414-263-8500; and, for South Central Wisconsin,
call 608-275-3266.All
spills should be immediately reported using Wisconsin’s 24-hour
toll free hotline at 800-943-0003. If you discover a discharge
through analysis of soil or water, use the Hazardous
Substance Release Fax Notification Form.
Related
ECAR Fact Sheets
- Hazardous Wastes
Other
Relevant Resources
- Wisconsin’s
Auto and Scrap Recycling Website
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