A used oil collection center (UOCC) is any facility that
accepts, stores, and manages used oil collected from generators who
bring in shipments less than 55 gallons. Collection centers also
may accept used oil from household do-it-yourselfers in quantities
less than five gallons.
If you operate a UOCC, you must register with the TCEQ within 30
days of operation. To register, you must complete and return a Core Data
Form (TCEQ-10400) and the Registration
for Used Oil Collection Centers Form (TCEQ-0533).
Once you are registered, re-registration of your UOCC is
required by January 25 of odd numbered years. The TCEQ will send
all registrants a re-registration form by December 1 of the
expiring year. Also, no later than January 25 of every year, UOCCs
must report the amount of used oil collected during the previous
year to the TCEQ. You may download the Annual
Reporting Form for Used Oil Collection Centers (TCEQ-0567). To
be eligible for the fee exemption on the sale of new automotive
oil, a facility must be registered with the TCEQ as a UOCC, collect
used oil from household do-it-yourselfers, and provide a service to
the public. Information must be obtained from Comptroller of Public
Accounts confirming your status.
If you are interested in one-time household waste oil collection
programs, see Organizing
a Household Waste Collection Program.
A used oil filter collection center (UOFCC) is a facility that
accepts, stores, and manages used oil filters collected from
do-it-yourselfers. The UOFCCs should remove the free flowing oil
from the filters they collect to the greatest extent feasible.
The
Texas Health & Safety Code, Chapter 371 Subchapter E
(Sections 371.101-105) regarding used oil filters was amended.
UOFCCs no longer have to register or report their UOF activities to
the TCEQ. TCEQ continues to encourage voluntary UOFCC to help
do-it-yourselfers recycle their used oil filters.
