Used Oil:

This SOP applies to all activities, to include tenants, and training units within the Maneuver Training Center (MTC).

(1) Regular Engine Oil

(2) Fire Resistant Hydraulic Oil (FRH)

(3) Synthetic Oil

(4) Regular Transmission and Hydraulic Oil

(5) Synthetic Hydraulic and Transmission Oil

(6) Water/Dirt Contaminated Diesel and JP-8 (a)

*Do not mix with Gasoline. If done, refer to the Gasoline SOP.

Types of Containers:

(1) 5, 20, 30, 55 gallon-steel/plastic> Non-removable containers.

New and Used Container Requirements for MTC Tenants:

(1) New and used containers can be obtained from the Recycling Center, Building T-2361.

(2) All liquid wastes must be placed within a non-removable head container with serviceable bung caps. The bung caps must have a rubber gasket and can be properly screwed into the container opening.

(3) All containers must be free of rust, leaks and dents.

(4) Used oil containers do not need to have the United Nation (UN) certification sticker, if they are to be taken to the Recycling Center for transfer into a "USED OIL" tank.

(5) Containers from a manufacturer's product can only be used one more time for shipment. They must meet all requirements mentioned. Examples: Fog Oil, Hydraulic Oil, Engine/Transmission Oil, etc…

Satellite Accumulation Area Labeling and Transporting Requirements for MTC Tenants:

(1) The generator (tenant) must have:

(a) Proper label or marking on the container. It must say "USED OIL".

(b) "USED OIL" must have 4" head space. The head space is the amount of space between the liquid and the top of the container.

(c) If satellite accumulation area is outside, containers must be in a secondary containment structure that prevents rainfall from entering and holds 55-gallons. Do not use secondary containment structure as primary container.

(d) USED OIL markings must be 2" in size and legiable.

(f) Once the container is full, the generator of the waste is responsible for transporting the container to the MTC Waste Accumulation Facility, Building T-2361, within that day's working hours. Do not accumulate more than 55-gallons of any regulated non-hazardous waste.

(g) The generator will inspect all satellite accumulation areas monthly.

Waste Operator Duties at the MTC Waste Accumulation Facility

(1) Check the container for leaks, rust, and dents. If the container is damaged do not accept.

(2) Check proper container usage for a liquid waste. If the proper container is not used, do not accept the container until transfer of contents has been made.

(3) Check for proper labeling of the container with words "USED OIL". If not, do not accept the container.

(4) The waste operator will check the container for water. If the container is over 20 percent water, then the operator will follow the Regulated Waste SOP.

(5) Once the container has passed for water content, the waste operator will take the container to the "USED OIL" tank and dump the oil into the tank.

(6) The "USED OIL" containers will be dumped at the time the checks have been completed.