Are There Penalties for the Improper Disposal of Waste Oil?
Federal, state and local regulations contain provisions which govern the disposal of materials such as waste oil. Federal and state regulations address improper waste oil disposal as a solid waste, hazardous waste and/or a water quality violation. Local regulations typically view improper waste oil disposal as a nuisance ordinance violation. Monetary fines may accompany violation enforcement actions. You should also be aware that the disposal of waste oil into the storm drainage system will incur the same violation as if the waste oil was discharged to the ground surface or the waters of the State of Kansas. The disposal of waste oil to the sanitary sewerage system will be a violation of your local sewer use ordinance. In summary, THE ONLY LEGAL WAY TO DISPOSE OF WASTE OIL IS TO RECYCLE! No. 6 What Should I Do If I Witness Waste Oil Dumping? If you witness waste oil dumping, or find a site where it has occurred, please contact your city’s Codes Enforcement Officer or the Johnson County
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