What is Used Oil?
According to the EPA's definition, Used oil (or waste oil) is "any oil that has been refined from crude oil or any synthetic oil that has been used and as a result of such use is contaminated by physical or chemical impurities". This includes petroleum based and synthetic materials that are used for transmission fluid, crankcase oil, hydraulic fluid, heat transfer, or lubrication in vehicles and equipment. The terms used oil and waste oil are used interchangeably in the industry.
To meet EPA's definition of used oil, a substance must meet each of the following three criteria:
Origin — the first criterion for identifying used oil is based on the origin of the oil. Used oil must have been refined from crude oil or made from synthetic materials. Animal and vegetable oils are excluded from EPA's definition of used oil.
Use — the second criterion is based on whether and how the oil is used. Oils used as lubricants, hydraulic fluids, heat transfer fluids, buoyants, and for other similar purposes are considered used oil. Unused oil such as bottom clean-out waste from virgin fuel oil storage tanks or virgin fuel oil recovered from a spill, do not meet EPA's definition of used oil because these oils have never been "used." EPA's definition also excludes products used as cleaning agents or solely for their solvent properties, as well as certain petroleum-derived products like antifreeze and kerosene.
Contaminants — the third criterion is based on whether or not the oil is contaminated with either physical or chemical impurities. In other words, to meet EPA's definition, used oil must become contaminated as a result of being used. This aspect of EPA's definition includes residues and contaminants generated from handling, storing, and processing used oil. Physical contaminants could include metal shavings, sawdust, or dirt. Chemical contaminants could include solvents, halogens, or saltwater.
Your business generates used oil if you: handle waste oil through commercial or industrial operations or from the maintenance of vehicles and equipment. Farmers who produce less than 25 gallons/month of used oil are excluded from generator status, as are individuals who produce waste oil from the maintenance of their personal vehicles.
Source: Managing Used Oil: Advice for Small Businesses http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/usedoil/usedoil.htm#note
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
A Bit Of Relief At The Pumps
Prices at the fuel pumps are down a bit, an average of about 5 cents/gallon in Maryland, Delaware and Lancaster County PA. However, average fuel prices in these areas are up an average of $1.04/gallon over last year!
For more information about current gasoline and diesel prices in your area, visit The AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report http://www.fuelgaugereport.com/
For more information about how you can save money on your heating bills next year with a Clean Burn used oil heater, call Eco Heating Systems at 866-888-1103 or visit our website: http://www.ecowasteoilheaters.com/
For more information about current gasoline and diesel prices in your area, visit The AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report http://www.fuelgaugereport.com/
For more information about how you can save money on your heating bills next year with a Clean Burn used oil heater, call Eco Heating Systems at 866-888-1103 or visit our website: http://www.ecowasteoilheaters.com/
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Guest Blogger Marty Bennett Writes About Her Recent Travels Thru The USA
Trip Blog Installment 1
Eco Heating Systems owner Robert Bennett and his wife Marty recently took an “end of the heating season” trip to visit their children in the western United States. They drove cross country starting in Pennsylvania’s mid state and going as far west as Wyoming. Follow our blog for some highlights and insights from their trip.
Wow! This is a big country with lots of diversity and beauty. We decided to take the lower route out west and the upper route back home, so we saw some country that was familiar and some not so familiar. Apparently we made the right decision: we missed the snow in the north on our way out, and we missed the tornados down south on our way back.
Our first stop on the trip was Deep Creek Lake in western Maryland. The leaves were just starting to come out and the lake was very high. It looks like they will have plenty of water for a great summer of boating, skiing and fishing. Deep Creek is one of our favorite places to get away from it all. Besides the lake, one of our favorite places to go is the little town of Oakland. Oakland is the county seat, but it still has managed to keep a charming small town feel about it. Every time we go there, I get the sense that I have stepped back in time. This is especially true when we visit the local soda fountain and grill. I don’t think this place has changed since it first opened. It has a cute U-shaped counter with booths flanking either side. Overflow seating can be found at table and chair sets that look like they came right out of the fifties. I don’t mean that they look like they were made to look like the fifties. They truly look like they were there in the fifties. The grill makes delicious burgers and the thick and creamy shakes are served right in the milk shake can the waitress makes them in. Dottie runs the joint and adds to the 50’s ambience.
At the front of the soda fountain is an antique shop. It is always fun to look around after lunch. Again there is a sense of nostalgia as one browses through the antique dishes, books, jewelry, and paintings. Like most antique stores, there are items that aren’t worth your time, but hidden among these, you can often find little treasures. A word to the wise—make sure to get there before 3 pm as that is the time they close the soda fountain. Also, I believe Wednesdays are their busiest day of the week due to activities in town.
While we are on the subject of burgers and shakes, we found a couple of other great spots. The first was Hires which is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are a local hamburger joint with two or three locations dotted around the city. My daughter swears that these are the best burgers in the world. I have to admit they are really good and their buns are particularly yummy. They also make great root beer floats with their legendry Hire’s root beer. Robert, on the other hand, claims that the best burger he found in Utah was at Crown Burger. He raved about the house burger, called the Crown Burger, which includes pastrami, cheese and lots of goop on it. He likes goop on a hamburger. I had a bite, and I have to admit it was pretty darn good too. But for the real hamburger lovers out there, you might want to try the King Kong burger we saw advertized outside of Lincoln Nebraska. They made the claim that it is made with 2 pounds of beef. To me that isn’t a burger, that is dinner for eight.
Eco Heating Systems owner Robert Bennett and his wife Marty recently took an “end of the heating season” trip to visit their children in the western United States. They drove cross country starting in Pennsylvania’s mid state and going as far west as Wyoming. Follow our blog for some highlights and insights from their trip.
Wow! This is a big country with lots of diversity and beauty. We decided to take the lower route out west and the upper route back home, so we saw some country that was familiar and some not so familiar. Apparently we made the right decision: we missed the snow in the north on our way out, and we missed the tornados down south on our way back.
Our first stop on the trip was Deep Creek Lake in western Maryland. The leaves were just starting to come out and the lake was very high. It looks like they will have plenty of water for a great summer of boating, skiing and fishing. Deep Creek is one of our favorite places to get away from it all. Besides the lake, one of our favorite places to go is the little town of Oakland. Oakland is the county seat, but it still has managed to keep a charming small town feel about it. Every time we go there, I get the sense that I have stepped back in time. This is especially true when we visit the local soda fountain and grill. I don’t think this place has changed since it first opened. It has a cute U-shaped counter with booths flanking either side. Overflow seating can be found at table and chair sets that look like they came right out of the fifties. I don’t mean that they look like they were made to look like the fifties. They truly look like they were there in the fifties. The grill makes delicious burgers and the thick and creamy shakes are served right in the milk shake can the waitress makes them in. Dottie runs the joint and adds to the 50’s ambience.
At the front of the soda fountain is an antique shop. It is always fun to look around after lunch. Again there is a sense of nostalgia as one browses through the antique dishes, books, jewelry, and paintings. Like most antique stores, there are items that aren’t worth your time, but hidden among these, you can often find little treasures. A word to the wise—make sure to get there before 3 pm as that is the time they close the soda fountain. Also, I believe Wednesdays are their busiest day of the week due to activities in town.
While we are on the subject of burgers and shakes, we found a couple of other great spots. The first was Hires which is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are a local hamburger joint with two or three locations dotted around the city. My daughter swears that these are the best burgers in the world. I have to admit they are really good and their buns are particularly yummy. They also make great root beer floats with their legendry Hire’s root beer. Robert, on the other hand, claims that the best burger he found in Utah was at Crown Burger. He raved about the house burger, called the Crown Burger, which includes pastrami, cheese and lots of goop on it. He likes goop on a hamburger. I had a bite, and I have to admit it was pretty darn good too. But for the real hamburger lovers out there, you might want to try the King Kong burger we saw advertized outside of Lincoln Nebraska. They made the claim that it is made with 2 pounds of beef. To me that isn’t a burger, that is dinner for eight.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
A Huge Victory for Businesses who produce waste oil
Great News –A Huge Victory for Businesses who produce waste oil or who are responsible for used oil management!
The EPA released the new Clean Air Act Standards in February 2011:
“How are space heaters that burn used oil addressed by today’s rules?"
The final rules do not impact the regulation of used oil burned in space heaters. Specifically, the EPA is clarifying that regulation of used oil combusted in oil fired space heaters that meets the provisions of 40 CFR 279.23 would not in any way change the current regulatory scheme or operations for burning of used oil in space heaters. This includes used oil generated by small facilities, such as auto repair shops and machine shops that have such units, and used oil generated by homeowners who change their own oil (referred to as “do-it-yourself” or “DIY” oil) that are burned in such units.”
To read the complete rule: http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/nonhaz/define/pdfs/final-pre-pub.pdf
The EPA released the new Clean Air Act Standards in February 2011:
“How are space heaters that burn used oil addressed by today’s rules?"
The final rules do not impact the regulation of used oil burned in space heaters. Specifically, the EPA is clarifying that regulation of used oil combusted in oil fired space heaters that meets the provisions of 40 CFR 279.23 would not in any way change the current regulatory scheme or operations for burning of used oil in space heaters. This includes used oil generated by small facilities, such as auto repair shops and machine shops that have such units, and used oil generated by homeowners who change their own oil (referred to as “do-it-yourself” or “DIY” oil) that are burned in such units.”
To read the complete rule: http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/nonhaz/define/pdfs/final-pre-pub.pdf
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Fuel Prices are an average of $1.03/gallon higher than same time last year
AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report April 27, 2011
Fuel prices in the Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania Metro areas are an average of $1.03/gallon higher than the same time last year. The highest fuel prices are in the Baltimore MD and Wilmington DE areas, with gasoline averaging $3.90/gallon and diesel averaging $$4.15/gallon.
For more information in your area, visit http://www.fuelgaugereport.com/ and click on State Prices.
For more information about Eco Heating Systems and Clean Burn waste oil furnaces, please visit our website http://www.ecowasteoilheaters.com/ or call toll free 1-866-888-1103
Fuel prices in the Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania Metro areas are an average of $1.03/gallon higher than the same time last year. The highest fuel prices are in the Baltimore MD and Wilmington DE areas, with gasoline averaging $3.90/gallon and diesel averaging $$4.15/gallon.
For more information in your area, visit http://www.fuelgaugereport.com/ and click on State Prices.
For more information about Eco Heating Systems and Clean Burn waste oil furnaces, please visit our website http://www.ecowasteoilheaters.com/ or call toll free 1-866-888-1103
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Eco Waste Oil Heaters - Clean Burn waste oil furnaces and waste oil boilers
Service Kits on sale! 25% off now thru May 31, 2011. If you service and clean your own Clean Burn used oil heater, call us now. Clean Burn parts are in stock at our warehouse for your convenience. 2 day standard shipping to Maryland, Pennsylvania and Delaware. For more information about Clean Burn waste oil furnaces, visit our website http://www.ecowasteoilheaters.com/
Monday, April 11, 2011
Get your Waste Oil storge tank cleaned this summer
We have posted this before, but it is very important to get your waste oil storage tank cleaned over the summer. This extra step can save you time, money, and a few cold days in the winter if your Clean Burn furnace shuts down due to dirty oil:
Why you should get your waste oil tank cleaned this summer:
Summer is the best time to get your waste oil storage tank cleaned. Why? Because cleaning the tank won't interfere with keeping your shop warm on a cold day!
We recommend you contact your local waste oil hauler to have them empty and clean your tank this summer. Please make sure your waste oil hauler does a thorough job - it is essential that all of the sludge is removed from the bottom of the tank. It is also a good idea to establish a waste oil management program for your employees to help them understand the importance of keeping the waste oil supply clean.
Contaminants such as anti-freeze, sludge, chlorine and water in your waste oil storage tank can all adversely affect the operation of your Clean Burn waste oil heater, or can cause serious and expensive damage. At the very least, when these items appear in your waste oil supply, you may need to call Eco Heating Systems for a service call to correct the problem.
Keep your Clean Burn waste oil heater happy by getting your waste oil storage tank cleaned early this summer (allowing you time to save up more oil for the heating season) and by keeping contaminants out of your oil supply!
Contact Eco Heating Systems if you have any questions! Toll Free 866-888-1103
http://www.ecowasteoilheaters.com/
Why you should get your waste oil tank cleaned this summer:
Summer is the best time to get your waste oil storage tank cleaned. Why? Because cleaning the tank won't interfere with keeping your shop warm on a cold day!
We recommend you contact your local waste oil hauler to have them empty and clean your tank this summer. Please make sure your waste oil hauler does a thorough job - it is essential that all of the sludge is removed from the bottom of the tank. It is also a good idea to establish a waste oil management program for your employees to help them understand the importance of keeping the waste oil supply clean.
Contaminants such as anti-freeze, sludge, chlorine and water in your waste oil storage tank can all adversely affect the operation of your Clean Burn waste oil heater, or can cause serious and expensive damage. At the very least, when these items appear in your waste oil supply, you may need to call Eco Heating Systems for a service call to correct the problem.
Keep your Clean Burn waste oil heater happy by getting your waste oil storage tank cleaned early this summer (allowing you time to save up more oil for the heating season) and by keeping contaminants out of your oil supply!
Contact Eco Heating Systems if you have any questions! Toll Free 866-888-1103
http://www.ecowasteoilheaters.com/
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