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County to remove used-oil drums at most convenience sites; staff recommends redirecting residents to auto-parts retailers
Summary
Solid waste staff told commissioners March 10 that contamination at county convenience-site oil-collection drums is driving high disposal costs; staff proposed removing drums from most sites and keeping a small number open while encouraging residents to use participating auto-parts stores that accept up to five gallons of clean motor oil per day.
Pender County solid-waste staff reported March 10 that contamination in used-oil collection drums at convenience centers is increasing disposal costs and staff recommended removing most drums and encouraging residents to use participating auto-parts retailers.
Solid-waste staff said the county is frequently receiving contaminated liquids—motor oil mixed with gasoline, coolant, paint thinners and other wastes—that must be handled as contaminated hazardous materials, increasing…
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