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Used Oil Management System in India.
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....sed Oil Management System in India.<br>By: - YAGAY andSUN<br>Environmental Law<br>Dated:- 3-5-2025<br>Here's a comprehensive overview of the Used Oil Management System in India and the roles of MOEFCC, CPCB, SPCBs, and Municipal Corporations: What is Used Oil? Used oil refers to lubricating oil or hydraulic fluids that have been contaminated by impurities like: * Dirt * Water * Metals ....
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.... * Chemicals Sources include: * Automobiles and trucks * Industrial machinery * Generators * Workshops and garages If not managed properly, used oil poses serious threats: * Soil and water contamination * Toxic air emissions when burned improperly * Health hazards for humans and animals 📜 Legal Framework Used oil is classified as hazardous waste under: * Hazardous and ....
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....Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 * Issued under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 It must be collected, transported, and processed only by authorized entities. 🔁 Key Concepts in Used Oil Management 1. Collection & Storage * Collected from vehicle servicing centers, industries, and generators. * Stored in leak-proof containers with proper labeli....
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....ng. 2. Transport * Transported only through authorized transporters with proper tracking documentation (Form 10/6). 3. Re-refining / Recycling * Used oil can be re-refined into base oil or used as industrial fuel. * Must be processed in authorized recycling units with emission control systems. 🏛️ Roles of Key Institutions 1. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Chan....
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....ge (MoEFCC) * Policy & Legal Oversight * Notifies and updates the Hazardous Waste Management Rules. * Sets national goals and standards for used oil recycling and reuse. * Coordinates with international treaties like the Basel Convention. * Provides direction to CPCB and states on implementation. 2. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) * National Implementation & Monitoring * Deve....
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....lops guidelines for collection, storage, recycling, and disposal of used oil. * Maintains the national inventory of used oil generation and processing units. * Registers and monitors used oil re-refiners and bulk generators. * Tracks inter-state movement of used oil via the online tracking system. * Conducts inspections, audits, and enforcement actions. * Coordinates with SPCBs to compil....
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....e annual reports. 3. State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) / PCCs * State-Level Regulation * Authorize recyclers, re-refiners, and transporters of used oil. * Approve storage, processing, and recycling sites. * Inspect collection centers, service stations, and recycling facilities. * Ensure hazardous waste manifest system (Form 10) is followed. * Take enforcement actions against ille....
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....gal dumping or burning of used oil. 4. Municipal Corporations / Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) * Local Level Facilitation * Though not directly responsible under hazardous waste rules, they: * Help identify unauthorized collection points. * Support in creating awareness among local vehicle service centers and small generators. * Facilitate coordination between informal collectors and authori....
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....zed recyclers. * Prevent illegal dumping in drains or open areas through local enforcement. * Integrate used oil collection with city-level solid waste strategies, if applicable. ⚠️ Key Challenges * Improper disposal into drains, open land, or water bodies. * Lack of awareness among small generators and local garages. * Dominance of informal collectors and unlicensed recycl....
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....ers. * Low compliance with manifest tracking and documentation. ✅ Way Forward * Strengthen tracking systems using digital manifests and QR codes. * Register and train informal collectors and small garages. * Expand infrastructure for authorized recycling. * Launch public awareness campaigns in collaboration with ULBs. * Promote circular economy practices in oil use and reuse.<br....
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