When your fuel becomes unusable, it is vital to follow legal requirements to safely dispose of it. Waste fuel oil is a danger to the environment so it’s important to manage it carefully. There are many guides on how to help you through this process along with health and safety tips.
In this article, we are going to be explaining some pointers on what you need to know about the collection and disposal of waste oil. Having your waste fuel and oil collected can save your company money and also protect the environment safely and legally.
What is waste fuel oil?
This is refined from crude or synthetic oil that has been contaminated by impurities. It can occur through poor care or the function it is meant for. Some examples of waste oil are kerosene, diesel oil, gas oil, gearbox oil, and electrical insulation oil.
If you are a company, there are strict requirements under the law that you must meet if you are in possession of fuels and oils. Make sure that you are crystal clear on where you are allowed to dispose of the fuel, or you can hire a licensed service to take it away for you.
If you are wanting to dispose of fuels in a house, we would highly recommend securing the oil in a safe container and don’t dispose of it with the rest of your waste and recycling. Unwanted fuel oil must be taken to a local recycling site, and they will safely dispose of it.
Ensure that the storage of the waste fuel is secure, this is essential, so your wanted fuel doesn’t get contaminated.
There are different legal rules when it comes to this process. It depends on the details of the fuel that was produced which will be when and where it was sourced. Household oils are typically produced in small batches and tend to be managed by the local council. They can offer further advice when it comes to disposing of the fuel. All waste fuel MUST be covered by the waste oil legislation and remember to store unwanted waste fuel as decent and usable fuel could have a legal requirement depending on the area you are based in.
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