• Dispose ATF in accordance with PCFC procedures.
• Use only approved transporters to collect/dispose the wastes.
18.0 Used Oil
• Change engine oil using non spill vacuum-type systems to perform spill-proof oil changes or to
suction oily water from bilges.
• Prevent spills by using containment around used oil containers.
• Keep floor drains closed when oil is being drained.

• Catch oil dripping from parts, transfer funnels, leaking vehicles etc. in a drip pan.
• Don’t rinse the residual oil from the container down the drain.
• Keep used oil in a properly marked container (Used Oil Only). Never use containers that held
chemicals such as bleach.
• Never temporarily store used oil in any container that once held food, beverages or chemicals
• Make sure that your container for wastes is placed in a secure area and train your workers.
• Use only approved transporters to collect/dispose the wastes.
• Know where the waste oil goes from your facility. Keep all disposal /recycling records.
• Don’t pour used oil on the ground, storm drains, floor drains, septic tank etc.
• Don’t mix incompatible wastes like brake fluid, used antifreeze, solvent cleaners, paint etc. with
used oils.
• Try and identify used oil recycling companies instead of disposal.
19.0 Used Oil Filters
• If necessary, use a filter wrench to loosen the old oil filter and carefully removed it. Special handling
is required to properly drain an oil filter.
• Remove oil by puncturing filter and collect after draining for minimum 24 hours at an approximate
temperature of 60°F. (The time required to effectively remove the used oil will take longer than 12
hours.)
• Turn the filter upside down in a used oil collection container, such as drip pan. Drain as much oil as
possible from the filter.
• Keep used drained/un-drained filters in separate marked containers.
• Keep used oil from filters in a properly marked container (Used Oil Only).
• Whether you recycle or dispose of your used oil filter, it must be drained of used oil.
• Use only approved transporters to collect/dispose the wastes.
• Dispose filters in accordance with PCFC procedures.
• Don’t put filters in your waste skip.
20.0 Underground Storage Tanks
• Get your underground storage tanks approved by the authority (PCFC).
• Ensure that the tanks are in compliance with leak detection requirements of PCFC
• Don’t remove/dispose contents of the storage tanks without PCFC approvals.
21.0 Tires
• Disposal of waste tires should be as per standard PCFC procedures.
• Identify rethreading companies to recycle the tires.
• Store the tires in accordance with PCFC requirements.
• Don’t accumulate large number of tires. It is a fire hazard.
• Don’t illegally dispose or burn tires.