We have been producing and selling Oberg oil filter crushers and balers for over 30 years. Because of our time and experience in the industry we get a lot of requests for information about oil filter recycling laws and acceptable processes.
We’d like to share with everyone some of the most important resources related to oil filter disposal and recycling.
NORA, An Association of Responsible Recyclers
Established in 1985 as the National Oil Recyclers Association, the trade association is now known as NORA, An Association of Responsible Recyclers. NORA represents over 325 leading companies in the liquid recycling industry and conducts 3-4 large industry events per year.
If you are in the oil recycling or oil filter recycling business, NORA’s website, publications, and events are a must-see.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Are you curious what the federal government has to say about handling used oil and oil filters? The EPA’s website is a good place to start. The EPA provides information on best practices and regulatory requirements for both consumers and businesses.
https://www.epa.gov/hw/managing-used-oil-answers-frequent-questions-businesses
The National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP)
The NSCEP provides an archive of government publications related to protecting the environment and oil and oil filter recycling. Use the search tool to find publications such as What Should I Do With Oil Filters, Environmental Fact Sheet: Properly Managing Used Oil Filters, and Used Oil and Hazardous Waste Management For Auto and Aircraft Repair Shops in Alaska.
The Transportation Environmental Resource Center (TERC)
TERC provides a lot of useful information related to federal and state regulations as well as best practices for disposing of used oil and oil filter crushers.
https://www.tercenter.org/oilusedfilters.php
CalRecycle
Do you operate your business in California? The CalGov operates the CalRecycle website and provides lots of useful information on recycling processes, collections centers, and regulations.
https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/usedoil/filters
Still have some questions related to recycling or disposing of used oil filters, send us an email or give us a call!