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An awareness campaign educating businesses on proper management of oily water and used oil – for their benefit and the environment.
Your kids deserve to drink clean water, play on clean beaches, and walk on clean land.
Did you know domestic, municipal, and industrial sources cause more oil pollution than large oil spills?
Download our FREE checklist and learn how to dispose of oily water and used oil properly.
The Consequences of Dumping Oil Waste – Is This You?
He didn’t think anything would happen to him…
It’s been years that Jose has been dumping his business’s oily water waste in an empty wetlands area.
But last week he noticed something weird…
The drinking water wasn’t as clear as it usually is. It had a strange glossy texture that looked and smelled exactly like the oily water he gets rid of.
This didn’t make sense to Jose “Is the oil I’m dumping appearing in my drinking water?”
What many people, including Jose, don’t realize is that waste oil dumped illegally is a serious problem in Miami-Dade County because it threatens our drinking water supply (EPA).
Jose represents just one of the hundreds of people in South Florida who are still disposing of their oil waste improperly.
Not only can this contaminate our fresh water, wildlife, local economy, and natural resources, but oil dumping is considered a criminal offense and can be punishable up to 5 years and cost more than $50,000 in damages.
Help protect South Florida’s precious and irreplaceable nature! The solution is simple and easy: properly manage your workplace oil waste and report any violations.
The Consequences of Dumping Oil – Is This You?
He didn’t think anything would happen to him… It’s been years that Jose has been dumping his business’s oily water waste in an empty wetlands area. But last week he noticed something weird…
The drinking water wasn’t as clear as it usually is. It had a strange glossy texture that looked and smelled exactly like the oily water he gets rid of. This didn’t make sense to Jose “Is the oil I’m dumping appearing in my drinking water?”
What many people, including Jose, don’t realize is that waste oil dumped illegally is a serious problem in Miami-Dade County because it threatens our drinking water supply (EPA). Jose represents just one of the hundreds of people in South Florida who are still disposing of their oil waste improperly.
Not only can this contaminate our fresh water, wildlife, local economy, and natural resources, but oil dumping is considered a criminal offense and can be punishable up to 5 years and cost more than $50,000 in damages.
Help protect South Florida’s precious and irreplaceable nature! The solution is simple and easy: properly manage your workplace oil waste and report any violations.
Are you an Oil Waste Generator?
40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 279.1
An oil waste generator is defined as any person, by site, whose action or process produces used oil or oily water, or whose action causes used oil or oily water to become subject to regulation.
You may not realize that even an elevator pit is a source of oily water waste that must be disposed of according to strict EPA regulations.
You are responsible for properly disposing of oily water or used oil if you…
Produce any of these types of oil waste:
- Lubricant
- Hydraulic oil
- Oily water
- Used oil
- Synthetic oil
- Diesel
- Crude oil
- Petroleum
- Cooking oil
- Transmission and brake fluid
Work with any of these (not limited to):
- Elevator pit
- Transfer facility
- Residential and commercial property
- Mechanic shop
- Treatment center
- Processing facility
- Industrial site
- Fuel station
- Restaurant
Are you an Oil Waste Generator?
40 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 279.1
An oil waste generator is defined as any person, by site, whose action or process produces used oil or oily water, or whose action causes used oil or oily water to become subject to regulation.
You may not realize that even an elevator pit is a source of oily water waste that must be disposed of according to strict EPA regulations.
You are responsible for properly disposing of oily water or used oil if you…
Produce any of these types of oil waste:
- Lubricant
- Hydraulic oil
- Oily water
- Used oil
- Synthetic oil
- Diesel
- Crude oil
- Petroleum
- Cooking oil fluid
Work with any of these (not limited to):
- Elevator pit
- Transfer facility
- Residential and commercial property
- Mechanic shop
- Treatment center
- Processing facility
- Industrial site
- Fuel station
- Restaurant
Do you have an elevator?
An elevator pit easily collects water and once it mixes with the elevator lubricants, this oily water now has to be disposed of according to EPA requirements.
How to Dispose of Oily Water and Used Oil – Do’s and Don’ts
- DON’T: store oily water or used oil in just any container or without a license
- DO: comply with strict container and storage requirements
- Rule: label containers “Used Oil”, comply with small and large container requirements, appropriate documentation, outdoor storage and type of container requirements
- Penalties: potential injury, health and environmental risk, cross contamination
Source: see checklist for more information
- DON’T: dump or pour oily water or used oil down a drain, on land, or in/near bodies of water
- DO: hire a licensed and certified service to pick up your oil waste
- Rule: oil waste generators must properly dispose of oil according to EPA and DEP regulations
- Penalties: knowingly, up to 6 years and/or $100,000 per day
Source: see checklist for more information
- DON’T: remove, handle or transport oil waste without proper training, licenses, and certifications
- DO: contact a licensed and certified service to handle and transport your oil substance
- Rule: A used oil transporter means any person who transports used oil over public highways in shipments of greater than 55 gallons (a barrel or drum) at one time
- Penalties: mishandling of hazardous substances, injury, liability, negligence
Source: Rule 62-710.201(6), FL Administrative Code (FAC)
- DON’T: just trust any oil transporter service
- DO: ask your oil transporter questions before handing over your oil – see checklist for more information
- Rule: oil transporters must have relevant licenses, certifications, and training — refer to checklist
- Penalties: Pay over $20,000 to EPA (depending on violation)
- Source: see checklist for more information
- Source: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act EPA
- to check for company information, EPA #, and transporter signature.
- must have relevant licenses, certifications, and trainings see checklist
- DON’T: use “I didn’t know” as an excuse for negligence
- DO: stay informed with EPA regulations to avoid fines and criminal charges
- Rule: Before hiring an oil transporter, ask them certified questions – see checklist
- Penalties: negligence can be convicted for up to 2 years and/or $50,000 per day
- DON’T: enter your elevator pit, remove, handle, transport, or dispose of oily water yourself
- DO: first, contact your elevator service provider. if necessary, you could then contact a professional licensed and certified elevator pit and oil removal company
- Rule: A Certificate of Competency must be obtained before working in an elevator pit to ensure they are familiar with elevator safety
- Penalties: serious injury, death, equipment malfunction, or liable for paying fines and penalties
Source: FL Elevator Safety Code R. 61C-5.007, ASME A17.1 2013 Safety Code for Elevators
The Do’s and Don’ts
- DON’T: store oily water or used oil in just any container or without a license
- DO: comply with strict container and storage requirements
- Rule: label containers “Used Oil”, comply with small and large container requirements, appropriate documentation, outdoor storage and type of container requirements
- Penalties: potential injury, health and environmental risk, cross contamination
Source: see checklist for more information
- DON’T: dump or pour oily water or used oil down a drain, on land, or in/near bodies of water
- DO: hire a licensed and certified service to pick up your oil waste
- Rule: oil waste generators must properly dispose of oil according to EPA and DEP regulations
- Penalties: knowingly, up to 6 years and/or $100,000 per day
Source: see checklist for more information
- DON’T: remove, handle or transport oil waste without proper training, licenses, and certifications
- DO: contact a licensed and certified service to handle and transport your oil substance
- Rule: A used oil transporter means any person who transports used oil over public highways in shipments of greater than 55 gallons (a barrel or drum) at one time
- Penalties: mishandling of hazardous substances, injury, liability, negligence
Source: Rule 62-710.201(6), FL Administrative Code (FAC)
- DON’T: just trust any oil transporter service
- DO: ask your oil transporter questions before handing over your oil – see checklist for more information
- Rule: oil transporters must have relevant licenses, certifications, and training — refer to checklist
- Penalties: Pay over $20,000 to EPA (depending on violation)
Source: see checklist for more information
- Source: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act EPA
- to check for company information, EPA #, and transporter signature.
- must have relevant licenses, certifications, and trainings see checklist
- DON’T: use “I didn’t know” as an excuse for negligence
- DO: stay informed with EPA regulations to avoid fines and criminal charges
- Rule: Before hiring an oil transporter, ask them certified questions – see checklist
- Penalties: negligence can be convicted for up to 2 years and/or $50,000 per day
- DON’T: enter your elevator pit, remove, handle, transport, or dispose of oily water yourself
- DO: first, contact your elevator service provider. if necessary, you could then contact a professional licensed and certified elevator pit and oil removal company
- Rule: A Certificate of Competency must be obtained before working in an elevator pit to ensure they are familiar with elevator safety
- Penalties: serious injury, death, equipment malfunction, or liable for paying fines and penalties
Source: FL Elevator Safety Code R. 61C-5.007, ASME A17.1 2013 Safety Code for Elevators
Hi, we’re TG Oil Services
We’re the team behind the Don’t Be Spoiled awareness campaign. We are a South Florida oil service company that is certified, licensed, and trained to handle and transport oily water and used oil. After working in the oil industry for 25+ years, we realized that businesses and individuals are still dumping oily water and used oil in all the wrong places. Our mission is to spread awareness of the environmental and criminal consequences of mishandling oil waste as well as provide accurate information to save you time and money.
Don’t Be Spoiled wants to remind you that your daily choices matter – no action is too small. Even preventing a single gallon of oil can help save 1 million gallons of water. Source: EPA
Why is it important to hire a qualified service?
Your oil substance is your responsibility. If someone you hire disposes of it illegally you can be charged for negligence. Additionally, if the service is not properly trained it dramatically increases the already existing risk of spill by transporting and transferring oil.
Don’t Be Spoiled wants to remind you that your daily choices matter – no action is too small. Even preventing a single gallon of oil can help save a swimming pool the size of a football field.
Hi, we’re TG Oil Services
We’re the team behind the Don’t Be Spoiled awareness campaign. We are a South Florida oil service company that is certified, licensed, and trained to handle and transport oily water and used oil.
After working in the oil industry for 25+ years, we realized that businesses and individuals are still dumping oily water and used oil in all the wrong places. Our mission is to spread awareness of the environmental and criminal consequences of mishandling oil waste as well as provide accurate information to save you time and money.
Don’t Be Spoiled wants to remind you that your daily choices matter – no action is too small. Even preventing a single gallon of oil can help save 1 million gallons of water. Source: EPA
Why is it important to hire a qualified service?
Your oil substance is your responsibility. If someone you hire disposes of it illegally you can be charged for negligence. Additionally, if the service is not properly trained it dramatically increases the already existing risk of spill by transporting and transferring oil.
Don’t Be Spoiled wants to remind you that your daily choices matter – no action is too small. Even preventing a single gallon of oil can help save a swimming pool the size of a football field.
What Can You Do to Help?
By supporting our campaign you’re helping to create a greener, cleaner future.
Download our FREE checklist and start disposing of oily water and used oil safely!
It took us years of comprehensive courses, certifications, and experiences to learn all this information and we’re giving it to you FREE.
Here’s what you’ll get:
- Learn how to dispose of your oily water and used oil so you can keep our beaches, water, and land clean
- Learn the real facts, EPA laws, and penalties so you can avoid paying thousands in fines and tarnishing your business’ reputation
- Learn what to do and not do when managing your oily water and used oil so you can avoid criminal consequences
- Learn the exact certifications and licenses to check for when hiring an oil transporter so you have peace of mind
BONUS: Get the exact questions, approved by DEP, to ask your oil transporter service
BONUS: Get EPA and DEP certified sources, documents, resources, and links
BONUS: Get your business involved with environmental initiatives taking positive climate action
Support our campaign today to create a cleaner tomorrow!
What Can You Do To Help?
By supporting our campaign you’re helping to create a greener, cleaner future.
Download our FREE checklist and start disposing of oily water and used oil safely!
Support our campaign today to create a cleaner tomorrow!
It took us years of comprehensive courses, certifications, and experiences to learn all this information and we’re giving it to you FREE.
Here’s what you’ll get:
- Learn how to dispose of your oily water and used oil so you can keep our beaches, water, and land clean
- Learn the real facts, EPA laws, and penalties so you can avoid paying thousands in fines and tarnishing your business’ reputation
- Learn what to do and not do when managing your oily water and used oil so you can avoid criminal consequences
- Learn the exact certifications and licenses to check for when hiring an oil transporter so you have peace of mind
BONUS: Get the exact questions, approved by DEP, to ask your oil transporter service
BONUS: Get EPA and DEP certified sources, documents, resources, and links
BONUS: Get your business involved with environmental initiatives taking positive climate action
Thank you for supporting us. We appreciate your interest in what we have to share. If it weren’t for you, we wouldn’t be able to make as big an impact in helping others. God bless you.
TG Oil Services
Don’t be spoiled is an awareness campaign brought to you by TG Oil Services, an elevator pit and oil services company in South Florida.
Easy Ways You Can Make a Difference
- Send this page to a friend
- Share this with your social network
- Email this page to someone who works with oil, properties, or elevators
- Print out flyers and hand it to relevant people you come across (make sure not to waste paper)
- Download our checklist
- Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook
- Tag us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook so we can share!
Thank you for supporting us. We appreciate your interest in what we have to share. If it weren’t for you, we wouldn’t be able to make as big an impact in helping others. God bless you.
TG Oil Services
Easy Ways You Can Make a Difference
- Send this page to a friend
- Share this with your social network
- Email this page to someone who works with oil, properties, or elevators
- Print out flyers and hand it to relevant people you come across (make sure not to waste paper)
- Download our checklist
- Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook
- Tag us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook so we can share!
It took us decades to learn the ins and outs of the oil industry. It took us years to get certifications and licenses in order to properly handle and transport oil ourselves.
What it took years to learn we want to pay it forward to you.
Don’t be spoiled is an awareness campaign brought to you by TG Oil Services, an elevator pit and oil services company in South Florida.