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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe from the IOWA-TOPICS list, send any message to: [log in to unmask] Check out our Listserv Lists support site for more information: http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/faq.asp