Are used oil containers and piping leak free, segregated, and labeled “used oil?
” Yes–Used oil is leak free, segregated from other wastes in its own container, and is labeled with the words “used oil.” • Leak free–No leaks are observed. • Segregated–Containers are properly segregated if wastes are not mixed. For example, used oil is in a separate container from antifreeze, solvent is in its own container, oil spill absorbent is separated from regular trash. • Labeled–Tanks, drums, or buckets storing used oil for disposal are labeled with the words “used oil.” To receive a “yes,” the exact words “used oil” are necessary. No special labels are necessary, provided the words “used oil” are visible. Spray painted, crayoned, or hand written labels are ok. If the tanks, drums, or pipes are color coded (e.g., oil tanks are green, solvent tanks are red), labeled “waste oil,” or something similar that lets you know that the container contains used oil, the facility is on the right track, but the words “used oil” are required by EPA because “used oil” that is destined fo
