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Many of the university laboratories generate
used oil from research activities. This material
is regulated as Used Oil and must be managed appropriately,
to protect the environment. The following provides
guidelines for proper storage and disposal of
used oils.
Vacuum Pump Oils,
Hydraulic Oils & Lubricating Oils
Used oil is a regulated material and must collected
in a container, which is labeled with Rutgers
"Used Oil" label, unless it is being
collected in the original container, then the
words "Used Oil" can be written on the
original manufacturers label. The container must
be kept closed unless used oil is being added
and should be stored in secondary containment.
These waste materials are picked-up by REHS. Use
the link below for requesting a pick-up of used
oil. (Vegetable Oils, which are generated in research
laboratories, are managed according to these same
guidelines.)
Used Oil Contaminated
Debris
Used oil contaminated debris must be collected,
stored and labeled as identified above for used
oil. Secondary containment is only necessary if
there is free liquid present in the container.
These waste materials are picked-up by REHS. Use
the link below for requesting a pick-up of used
oil contaminated debris.
Used Oil Contaminated
with Hazardous Materials
Used oils that are contaminated with hazardous
materials (i.e. solvents, heavy metals, etc.)
must be managed as hazardous waste. Please see
the Hazardous Waste Disposal Policy/Procedure
for specific information on managing hazardous
wastes.
Disposal of Equipment
with Large Oil Reservoirs (>5gallon)
Many large pieces of laboratory equipment such
as, Electron Microscopes, X-ray Generating Devices
and Medical X-ray Units have large oil reservoirs
(>5 gallon). REHS must be contacted at (732)
445-2550, prior to removing used oil from these
types of equipment. If applicable, REHS will arrange
to sample and test the oil for PCB's, which will
ensure proper handling and disposal of the used
oil.
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