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Used oil, filters, and antifreeze in Clay County, FL — what you can and can’t do:

Used oil & oil filters - You cannot just hand them to any truck driver. Used oil is a regulated hazardous waste under Fla. Stat. § 400.405 and Fla. Admin. Code Ch. 62-712. - You must use a permitted used-oil collector (like a certified haul-away company) or deliver it yourself to a permitted recycling facility. - Filters must be drained for 24–48 hours (hot-drained or gravity-drained) and stored in closed containers until picked up. - Labeling and record-keeping (manifests) are required if you generate more than 55 gallons/month.

Antifreeze (ethylene glycol) - Regulated as non-hazardous industrial waste in most cases, but must not be dumped or hauled with trash. - Must be taken to a hazardous waste facility or a recycler that accepts it. Some auto parts stores accept it. - Fla. Stat. § 400.405 prohibits disposal in sewers or drainage.

Clay County specifics - Check with Clay County Environmental Services — they may have local ordinances or a household hazardous waste drop-off. - Your hauler must have a valid EPA and state used-oil handler permit. Ask for their permit number and verify it.

Bottom line: No, you can’t just give it to “the guy with the truck.” Use a certified used-oil hauler and keep records. For antifreeze, find a recycler or hazardous waste facility. Call Clay County Utilities at (386) 299-2345 to confirm local rules.

No — you cannot just hand it to "the guy with the truck" unless he’s a registered used oil transporter with a valid EPA ID number and Florida DEP registration. You are the generator — you’re liable from cradle to grave.

Used Oil (40 CFR 279 / FAC 62-710):

Store in closed, labeled containers (“Used Oil”) on impervious surface with secondary containment.
No mixing with solvents, antifreeze, or fuels.
Only registered transporters (FDEP Form 62-710.901) can haul it. Get a bill of lading with: your name/EPA ID, transporter’s EPA ID, date, quantity, destination.
Keep records 3 years.

Used Oil Filters (FAC 62-710.850):

Must be hot-drained (puncture/drain 12+ hrs at 60°F+).
Then: recycle as scrap metal or manage as used oil if not drained.
Document disposal — recycler receipt or transporter manifest.

Antifreeze (Ethylene Glycol):

Not used oil. If recycled: manage per FAC 62-701.710 (universal waste if recycled).
If disposed: hazardous waste determination required (TCLP for lead, benzene). Most shop antifreeze fails — treat as hazardous waste (FAC 62-730).
Use registered hazardous waste transporter with manifest (EPA Form 8700-22).

You need:

EPA ID Number (FLR000xxxx) — apply via FDEP.
Written contingency plan (if >1,000 kg/mo hazardous waste).
Contracts with registered transporters for each stream.
Training for staff (40 CFR 262.17).

Clay County: Check local ordinance — some require secondary containment inspection or annual reporting.

Bottom line: No “guy with a truck.” Use permitted, documented haulers. You own the liability.

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