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Used Oil Filer anaggment: Used oil filters are characterized as being nonhazardous using procedures identified in this division (§66266.130.Management of Used Oil Filters)and applicable waste characterization procedures found in federal regulations. The Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)does not regulate used oil that is being recycled or certain types of used oil filters as hazardous waste,Instead, used oil handlers follow a set of federal management standards(40 CFR Part 279)that are designed to encourage the recycling of used oil. EPA also supports the recycling of properly drained used oil filters and their parts.Whole filters and their parts contain reusable scrap metal with high BTU content,which makes them recyclable as scrap feed for steel production. * if necessary,use a filter wrench to loosen the old oil filter.Carefully remove it. • 'rhe most effective way to drain a filter is to carefully puncture a hole in the dome end of the filter or through the anti-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 contained in most automotive filter models.The valve consists of a rubber flap that creates a vacuum to prevent oil from draining back into the engine when it is not running.) ® Turn the filter upside down in a used oil collection container,such as a drip pan. Drain as much oil as possible from the filter. For best results,drain used oil filters for a minimum of 24 hrs. • Use a funnel or carefully pour the used oil from the drip pan 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 change your oil or oil filter again. I i t