(a) Used oil filters shall be:

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-211-1019

  • 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
(1) Punctured and hot-drained for a minimum of twelve (12) hours;
(2) Punctured and cold-drained for a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours;
(3) Drained and crushed; or
(4) Prepared for disposal as otherwise provided by rules and regulations promulgated by the underground storage tanks and solid waste disposal control board.
(b) Subsequent to such draining, draining and crushing or other preparation for disposal, such used oil filters shall be recycled or disposed of in accordance with this chapter and rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter.
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