ECAR Fact Sheet for Iowa Used Oil

http://www.ecarcenter.org/ia/ia-usedoil.htm

Used oil is insoluble, persistent and may contain toxic chemicals and heavy metals. If spilled on the ground, poured down storm drains or disposed of with trash, it can pollute surface water or groundwater. Used oil is not inherently hazardous, but if it contains certain additives, or if it has become contaminated with other solvents, it can fall under the hazardous waste rules.

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Date Of Record Release	2010-01-24 19:03:16
Description	Used oil is insoluble, persistent and may contain toxic chemicals and heavy metals. If spilled on the ground, poured down storm drains or disposed of with trash, it can pollute surface water or groundwater. Used oil is not inherently hazardous, but if it contains certain additives, or if it has become contaminated with other solvents, it can fall under the hazardous waste rules.
Classification	Automotive -- Pollution Prevention Water and Wastewater -- Groundwater Automotive -- Compliance Compliance -- Automotive Automotive -- Hazardous Materials Automotive -- Laws and Regulations
Resource Type	Guide/Report/Fact sheet
Format	Text
Subject	Oil pollution of soils Oil pollution of water Groundwater--Pollution Waste disposal in the ground
Source	Automotive Recyclers Association
Keyword	Oil spills, Used oil, Groundwater, Surface water
Selector	Jund
Date Of Record Creation	2010-01-24 18:49:03
Education Level	Technician/Professional/Faculty
Date Last Modified	2010-01-24 19:03:17
Language	English

Date Record Checked: 2010-01-24 00:00:00 (W3C-DTF)

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