what are the proceeduresfor environmental waste at truckstops?

Question

What do truckstops do with their waste oil? How do they clean up an oil or fuel spill? Do they sweep it down the drain, put kitty-litter down then sweep it up and throw it out, call out the environmental group to clean it up?

Answer 1

Requirements at the truck stops and truck service/repair shops regarding Hazardous Waste and environmental liabilities is the same as for auto repair/service shops.
All waste oil must be collected and stored in labeled reservoirs, and tracked to the recycler by licensed hazmat transporters.
Any spill, in either venue must be contained, and recovered by APPROPRIATE means.
Some spills can be recovered with approved absorbent granules such as clay, DRYSORB etc. Others must be controlled and recovered with booms. The EPA is vigilant concerning this issue for all hazmat generators.
This includes other fluids as well such as antifreeze, brake fluid, transmission oils and the like.
In addition to these, the chemicals used in the industry are heavily regulated as well, and they cannot be discarded in trash waste.
Old and contaminated gasoline or diesel must not be mixed with lubricant oil waste.
Coolant must be reclaimed and stored for recycling.
To be sure, there are shops (auto and truck both) that try to cheat the system.
Others err due to ignorance, but the penalties are high, and getting higher.
Loss of license, financial censure and jail time are all penalties suffered for disregarding regulations and laws governing hazardous waste.

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