Iowa Admin. Code r. 567-119.6

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024

Rule 567-119.6 - Oil retailer requirements

In addition to the requirements set forth in rules 567-119.4(455D,455B) and 567-1195. (455D,455B) relating to used oil and used oil filter collection, used oil retailers also shall comply with the following:

(1) A durable, legible sign at least 81/2" by 11" in size shall be placed near the point of sale which contains the following:

a. Language informing the customer that it is unlawful to dispose of used oil at a sanitary landfill, and that the customer should return used oil to used oil collection sites for recycling and reuse;

b. The language "RECYCLE USED OIL" in bold lettering;

c. A list of the benefits from recycling used oil including, but not limited to, "conserves energy, reuses limited resources, and protects Iowa's drinking water";

d. The language "used oil is a household hazardous material" and the household hazardous materials program symbol, at least 2 inches in length, as shown below;

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e. The warning that the disposal of used oil in a landfill or its deposit or discharge into any state waterway is unlawful;

f. The name, address and location of at least one used oil collection site located within the county in which the retailer is located. If there is more than one used oil collection site located in the county, then the nearest collection site shall be listed on the posted sign.

(2) Retailers may obtain the required signs upon request from the department. Retailers choosing to develop and post their own signs must obtain a variance from the departmental rules. Signs must be at least 81/2" by 11" in size and contain the information stipulated above. To request a variance, retailers should forward to the department for review the sign they wish to substitute for the departmental sign.

(3) Retailers are not required to collect used oil generated by commercial or municipal establishments.

(4) Used oil shall be accepted during normal business hours.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 567-119.6

Amended by IAB September 12, 2018/Volume XLI, Number 6, effective 10/17/2018