What's the best way to dispose of my used oil and other lubricants?rn"Best" can be defined many ways. The final decision should stem from what is the most efficient and safe method for your company. This can vary based on all the types of lubricants you deal with. There are really only two options: hiring an outside company to handle disposal or doing it yourself.rnIf you choose to hire outside help, ask a potential disposal partner to show documentation of an independent environmental audit on its sites and processes. It's important to ensure the company is licensed to process used lubricants, and it's beneficial to you as a company to conduct site visits to ensure the disposal process meets all applicable regulatory requirements.rnIf you'll be handling it internally, then consider the entire team involved with managing the plant's lubricants: the purchasing team (who buys them), the engineering team (who manages production and performance) and operations (who oversees maintenance). Getting buy-in from all participants can result in a more efficient disposal process. In addition, a well-defined procedure, proper storage equipment and labeling, and reinforcement of the appropriate policies can reduce the cost associated with handling of waste oil.
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