Upon detection of a release of used oil or any other automotive fluid to the environment at an automotive fluid collection center and notification to the department, the following cleanup steps must be performed:

(1) Stop the release;

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-211-1018

  • Automotive fluid collection center: means a facility, including, without limitation, a fixed location, tank, truck, and container, that accepts used oil or any other automotive fluid from DIYers. See Tennessee Code 68-211-1002
  • Department: means the department of environment and conservation. See Tennessee Code 68-211-1002
  • Other automotive fluid: means antifreeze, transmission fluid, or power steering fluid. See Tennessee Code 68-211-1002
  • Used oil: means any oil which has been refined from crude or synthetic oil and, as a result of use, becomes unsuitable for its original purpose due to loss of original properties, or presence of impurities, but which may be suitable for further use and may be economically recyclable. See Tennessee Code 68-211-1002
(2) Contain the released used oil or other automotive fluid;
(3) Clean up and manage properly the released used oil or other automotive fluid and other materials; and
(4) If necessary to prevent future releases, repair or replace any leaking used oil or other automotive fluid storage containers or tanks prior to returning them to service.
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