Illinois Compiled Statutes 815 ILCS 440 — Waste Oil Recovery Act.

Short title

Short title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Waste Oil Recovery Act". (Source: P.A. 81-379.)

Definitions

Definitions. As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Sections following this Section and preceding Section 3. (Source: P.A. 98-756, eff. 7-16-14.)

"Waste oil" or "used oil" means any oil which has been refined from crude oil, has been used, and as a result of such use has been contaminated by physical or chemical impurities

"Waste oil" or "used oil" means any oil which has been refined from crude oil, has been used, and as a result of such use has been contaminated by physical or chemical impurities. (Source: P.A. 81-379.)

"New oil" means any oil which has been refined from crude oil and has not been used, and which may or may not contain additives

"New oil" means any oil which has been refined from crude oil and has not been used, and which may or may not contain additives. Such term does not include used oil or recycled oil. (Source: P.A. 81-379.)

"Recycled oil" means: (a) used oil from which physical and chemical contaminants acquired through use have been removed by re-refining or other processing, or (b) any blend of oil, consisting of such re-refined or otherwise processed used oil and new oil or additives with respect to which the manufacturer has determine…

"Lubricating oil" means all oil regardless of origin which: (a) is suitable for use as a lubricant or (b) is sold for use as a lubricant

"Lubricating oil" means all oil regardless of origin which: (a) is suitable for use as a lubricant or (b) is sold for use as a lubricant. (Source: P.A. 81-379.)

"Automotive oil" means all oil including lubricating and hydraulic oil, which is used in automobiles, trucks, buses, motorcycles and all other motorized vehicles which travel on or off roads and highways. (Source: P.A. 81-379.)

"Fuel oil" means all oil which has been refined, re-refined or reclaimed for the purpose of being burned to reproduce heat

"Fuel oil" means all oil which has been refined, re-refined or reclaimed for the purpose of being burned to reproduce heat. (Source: P.A. 81-379.)

"Person" means any individual, partnership, firm, company, corporation, association, political subdivision, State agency or any other legal entity and any officer or agent thereof

"Person" means any individual, partnership, firm, company, corporation, association, political subdivision, State agency or any other legal entity and any officer or agent thereof. (Source: P.A. 81-379.)

"Department" means the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

"Department" means the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. (Source: P.A. 94-793, eff. 5-19-06.)

Legislative finding

Legislative finding. The General Assembly finds: (a) that a great volume of waste oil is being disposed of in ways that pollute the waters, air and lands of the State of Illinois. (b) that this oil is a valuable natural resource, the conservation of which can benefit the people of Illinois. (c) that the absence of legi…

Purpose

Purpose. The General Assembly declares that to the maximum extent possible, consistent with this Act and other State and federal laws, all forms of used petroleum based oils shall be recycled. The purpose of this Act shall be to enhance, promote and facilitate the highest beneficial uses of all forms of used petroleum…

The Department shall be responsible for administering the provisions of this Act

The Department shall be responsible for administering the provisions of this Act. The Department shall encourage the voluntary collection and recycling of used oil by retail sellers of more than 500 gallons per year of lubricating oil. The Department shall also provide technical assistance to persons or businesses inte…

Any establishment engaged in retail sales of automotive lubricating oils is urged to post a sign clearly visible to the public in every area where automotive lubricating oils are sold, indicating the closest used oil storage facility. The sign shall be a minimum size of 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches and shall be available…

No lubricating oil, regardless of its origin, or any product that is a blend of recycled oil and new oil shall be sold, offered for sale or delivered for use in an internal combustion engine unless such product is substantially equivalent to new oil for the particular end use for which it is labeled as determined by te…

The Department shall, in conjunction with appropriate government departments and agencies, institutions, and industry groups conduct public information and educational programs designed to inform the public of the efforts of the State of Illinois in regard to the recycling of oil in order to conserve a vital natural re…

All State officials shall act within their authority to encourage the use of recycled oil and prohibit any discriminatory action which would be discouragement to the use of recycled oils

All State officials shall act within their authority to encourage the use of recycled oil and prohibit any discriminatory action which would be discouragement to the use of recycled oils. (Source: P.A. 81-379.)