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I } 3 i i Used it Filter ana ement. z Used oil filters are charac erized as being nonhazardous using procedures identified in this division (§66266.130. Manapernet t of Used Oil Filters)and applicable waste characterization procedures found ill federal regulations. The Environmental Prote&ion Agency(EPA)does not regulate used oil that is being,recycled or certain types of usedoil filters as!hazardous waste, Instead, used oil handlers follow a set of federal management standards(40 CFR Part 2,9)that are designed to encourage the recycling of used oil.EPA also supports the recycling of properly i rained used oil filters and their parts. Whole filters and their parts contain reusable scrap metal withjhigh BTU content,which makes them recyclable as scrap feed for steel production. ' • If necessary, use it fitter wrench to loosen the old oil filter.Carefully remove it. a The most effectiv way to drain it filter is to carefully puncture a hole in tine donne end of the filter or through the an'i-drain back valve with a suitable tool,such as a screwdriver. Puncturing the filter breaks the vacuum and allows the"trapped"oil to be recovered for recycling. (Anti-drain back valves are c, ntained in most automotive filter models.Tho valve consists of a rubber flap that creates a vac;turn to prevent oil from draining back into the engine when it is not running.) • Turn the filter LI ide down in a used oil collection container,such as a drip pan. Drain as much Oil as possible fr'in the filter. For best results,drain used oil filters for a minimum of 24 lrrs. ® Use 4 funnel or'irefully pour the used oil from the drip pair into a clean container appropriate for recycling the oil.€Don't rinse the residual oil from the container down the drain,simply reuse the pan when you cl° nge your oil or oil filter again, i E�1 t 1 1 3 3 t } t 3 i t. 1 i {