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How to store oil safely, check which oil storage regulations apply and pollution penalties
You have to follow certain regulations if you have an oil storage…
You must meet building regulations if you have a new or replacement oil…
You must follow the regulations for businesses if your oil container can…
Find out about the registered dealers in controlled oil (RDCO) scheme.
Paper and cardboard production can cause significant pollution. This guide describes industry responsibilities for preventing pollution.
How businesses and organisations can avoid causing pollution from oil and chemical storage, car washing, construction and other activities.
How to get relief from excise duty on oil used in certain ways using the Industrial Relief Scheme, also known as the Tied Oils Scheme.
How to store oil, design standards for tanks and containers, where to locate and how to protect them, and capacity of bunds and drip trays.
The T14 exemption allows you to recover oil from oil filters before they're crushed so they can be transported for recovery.
You must make sure your car, motorcycle or other vehicle is safe to drive (‘roadworthy’) all year round.
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