Iowa Department of Natural Resources
August 28, 2008

Oil Filter Recycling Legislation Requirements Revised

Des Moines- Iowa law now requires any retailer selling oil filters to accept 
used oil filters from customers or post notice of locations for consumer 
disposal. This change was a result of the 2008 Iowa Legislative Session.
Individuals or businesses generating or collecting used oil filters from 
consumers are now required to separate the filters from other waste for 
recycling. This includes all non-household businesses that generate used oil 
filters.
"Recycling used oil filters provides a number of benefits to Iowans. Several 
ounces of used oil can remain in the filters even after they are drained. 
Recycling this used oil removes it from the environment where it could 
possibly contaminate our water and land resources. Recycling the steel 
filters conserves many natural resources and assists with energy 
independence goals", said Tom Anderson, environmental specialist, senior 
with the DNR. "Many businesses have been recycling their used oil filters 
for some time. This new law will capture thousands of additional gallons of 
used oil and thousands of tons of steel for recycling."

The DNR offers resources and information online to help retailers comply 
with the new requirements.
Used Oil Filter Sign www.iowadnr.com/waste/hhm/hhmretailers.html
Used Oil Filter Collection Sites www.iowadnr.com/waste/hhm/hhmauto.html
Used Oil Filter Transporters and Processors 
www.iowadnr.com/waste/hhm/files/transporters.pdf

MEDIA CONTACT: Tom Anderson at 515-281-8623


 

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