S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-107.279.L.92

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-107.279.L.92 - Used Oil Filter Management

a. Non-terne plated used oil filters that are not mixed with a hazardous waste as listed in R.61-79, may be disposed of in a municipal solid waste landfill provided all used oil filters are hot-drained for a minimum of twelve (12) hours using one of the following methods:

(1) Puncturing the filter anti-drain back valve or the filter dome end and hot-draining.

(2) Dismantling and hot-draining; or

(3) Any other equivalent hot-draining method which will remove used oil.

b. Used oil filters which are compacted to their smallest practical volume do not require hot-draining prior to disposal, provided the used oil is collected during crushing.

c. The used oil drained from the oil filters shall be processed, re-refined or otherwise recycled.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-107.279.L.92

Added by State Register Volume 19, Issue No. 7, eff July 28, 1995.