Oil is the primary source of lubricants in heavy machinery and heating, and The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires a proper method of disposal to help protect the environment. Companies that handle the transfer and disposal of these oils have to adhere to strict processing methods or risk fines from both their state and the federal regulators. The penalties can also result in loss of licensing, Environmental Services in Kansas can help to streamline a businesses oil recovery system and assist in maintaining oil storage units.
Used oil according to the EPA is classified as anything from motor oils to refrigerants. Crude oil that has been used is considered to have impurities or other chemicals and need to be refined before it can be reintroduced for other purposes. While cooking oils and those containing animal fats are not considered hazardous, the EPA does recommend that they are stored in containers and disposed of properly at a recycling facility. Property owners should also carefully store used oil and other lubricants for transport to the nearest facility to dispose of correctly. Environmental Services in Kansas can offer many options for the recovery of used oil and the correct equipment to ensure the removal is up to state and federal regulations.
Recovery technicians are trained to handle hazardous and non-hazardous oils and other waste materials. These companies specialize in maintaining a company’s oil disposal to keep in compliance with the law on proper handling and storage. Many oil recovery companies also offer their services for waste cleanup and emergency repairs to storage tanks. Maintenance and inspection of oil storage tanks are also a benefit when contracting for streamlining disposal of used oil. ORI Environmental has been helping companies stay in compliance with the EPA for the storage and removal of used oil. They have been servicing Kansas and Oklahoma for over 30 years with trained and licensed technicians.
They offer on or off site training for facilities that meet Occupational Health and Safety Administration standards as well as federal regulations. Specialists can answer emergency calls for spill cleanup and can also perform rescue services. They have a 24-hour emergency response team ready in the event of accidents. Consultants are also available to assist with groundwater testing to providing input on a project’s environmental impact. Companies wanting to know more can click here to contact them today.
