§ 30-20-1005 — Used oil disposal limitations

Colorado § 30-20-1005

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 30: Government
• Art.: Public Improvements

Text

(1) On and after July 1, 2007, land
disposal of residentially generated used oil shall be prohibited.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a person may dispose of an
item or substance that contains de minimis quantities of used oil in a solid wastes
disposal site and facility under subsection (1) of this section if:

(a) To the extent reasonably possible, all oil has been removed from the item
or substance; and

(b) No free-flowing oil remains in the item or substance.

(3) A person shall dispose of used oil by delivery to:

(a) A retailer or wholesaler engaged in used oil collection or recycling; or

(b) A collection or recycling facility operating under the laws of this state or
under rules promulgated by the United States environmental protection agency.

(4) A retailer shall dispose of used oil by delivery to the agent of a
wholesaler or to a collection or recycling facility operating under the laws of this
state or under rules promulgated by the United States environmental protection
agency.

(5) Every quart of improperly disposed oil shall constitute a separate
violation.

(6) (a) Waste haulers shall notify customers that the land disposal of used oil
is prohibited.

(b) The notice required in paragraph (a) of this subsection (6) shall explain
that used oil shall be disposed of by delivery to a retailer or wholesaler engaged in
used oil collection or recycling or a collection or recycling facility operating under
the laws of this state or under rules promulgated by the United States
environmental protection agency.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2005: Entire part added, p. 1254, � 2, effective August 8.