NORA - Association of Responsible Recyclers

NORA Annual Conference and Trade Show

Tue, 13 May 2008 13:32:12 GMT

NORA Annual Conference and Trade Show
Start Date: 5-Nov-08 9:00 AM
End Time: 7-Nov-08 5:00 PM
Location: Palm Springs, CA
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Palm Springs, CA

NORA Member Environmental Resource Associates Offers New Natural Line of Absorbent

noemail@noranews.org — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:00:00 GMT

NORA Member Environmental Resource Associates announces the availability of a new natural line of absorbent.

An eco-friendly line of absorbent pads made of natural plant by-products, and featuring woven construction, has been introduced by Oil Eater. Designed to provide a safer and cleaner workplace, they help companies to meet OSHA and EPA requirements.

The line includes Oil Only Pads and Rolls, Universal Pads and Rolls and Absorbent Socks.

The pads will absorb up to 20 percent more than melt blown polypropylene pads, yet cost less. All are available in a variety of weights and finishes.

Product sizes range from 16-inches x 18-inches to 28-inches by 150-ft. rolls. Weights include light, medium and heavy.

Applications include production lines, industrial and maintenance facility floors, loading docks, paint shop floors and others.

Oil Only products soak up oil yet repel water. Universal products soak up oil, water and other liquids. Absorbent Socks control larger spills and protect drains.

For information, visit http://www.oileater.com or call Warren Gortze 1-508-428-6282 or email eragortze@comcast.net for a free sample and don’t forget to ask for a free sample of our OIL Eater Cleaner/Degreaser a high powered waterbased cleaner that is non corrosive, non toxic, non hazardous and is guaranteed to clean carbon, oil, sludge,and dirt from tanks, floors, drums, concrete, asphalt, equipment, housings, bearings, shafts and much more.

28-Feb-08 1:00 PM

Oregon HEAT Partners With NORA Member To Introduce Oil Recycling Program

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Partnering with the environmental award-winning oil recycler, Oil Re-Refining Company, Oregon HEAT is ramping up a new and different kind of statewide oil donation program.

This endeavor will help ease the burden on low-income Oregonians who face volatile heating oil prices, all while reducing petroleum waste products in Oregon. The oil program also helps Oregon HEAT and its partners reach more at-risk families and expand service to new areas of Oregon.

“The recent record-breaking costs of heating oil can leave families with the stark choice of trying to heat their home or pay for other essentials like food and health care,” says Executive Director Roger Rees. “ORRCO’s commitment to the community will make a huge difference for local families in crisis – not to mention our ecosystem.”

President of ORRCO, Bill Briggs, says he sees the partnership with Oregon HEAT as timely and absolutely essential. “We are proud to partner with Oregon HEAT in recycling oil products to help people to stay warm. What could be better? This is neighbor helping neighbor exemplified – and demonstrates how local businesses are committed to making a difference.”

In just its first 50 days, the program has received pledges of nearly 5,000 gallons worth upwards of some $10,000. Rees says that’s just the tip of the iceberg, noting that he’s already been contacted by leaders from other states who want to model Oregon HEAT’s new program in their own communities.

22-Jan-08 3:00 PM

Air Force Center in TN Receives Recycling Award

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT

In recognition of significant waste diversions achieved from October 2006 through September 2007, the Arnold Engineering Development Center received the Government Recycler of the Year award on January 18 from the Tennessee Recycling Coalition. In her award notification to AEDC, Gail Randolph, Chair for TRC Awards stated, The men and women at AEDC provide an outstanding service to our nation in testing for our future air and space systems and supporting the war on terror. While accomplishing that mission, the facility strides to set the example in reducing, reusing and recycling our valuable resources. According to Frank Duncan, Air Force Environmental Quality Program manager, 47.1 percent of all non-hazardous solid waste was diverted to recycling activities. This included 2,149 tons of construction and demolition materials, 2,039 tons of scrap metal, 244 tons of paper and cardboard and 147 tons of other materials. In addition, AEDC personnel were credited with recycling 76.1...

22-Jan-08 3:00 PM

German Biodiesel Industry Near Collapse

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT

The biodiesel industry in Germany is nearing a state of collapse because of a tax increase that kicked in at the first of the year, according to a report on Reuters.

Biodiesel refiners in Germany are only producing at 10 percent capacity, according to the Reuters story from a European biodiesel conference. That's down from 20 percent the year before. Because of the downturn, some biodiesel manufacturers are taking apart their factories and selling the equipment to manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada.

Like solar energy, biofuels still largely depend upon government support and subsidies. Biodiesel costs more than regular diesel. You don't have to dig deep wells in the ground to get at it, but making it largely requires growing crops and harvesting plant oils. Biodiesel can be made out of waste vegetable oil and animal fat, but there's not nearly as much available as one might think.

To make biodiesel competitive, U.S. refiners get 50 cents a gallon (for used oil) to $1 a gallon (for virgin oil) in subsidies. Not so in Germany. Instead, the government taxes biodiesel. The taxes began in 2006 because the government didn't want to give up the revenue. Thus, biodiesel isn't cost competitive there anymore. (Biodiesel provides around 11 percent less energy than regular diesel as well, which probably further hurts.)

Ironically, the E.U. is currently implementing many green technology initiatives and trying to come up with ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Diesel cars are also far more popular there than in the U.S. Sales of biodiesel in Europe so far exceed sales in the U.S.

22-Jan-08 3:00 PM

Uk Calls for Changes in Waste Oil Protocol

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Attempts to cut the red tape governing recycled waste vegetable oil have been broadly welcomed by Europe's largest environmental technology trade association as a "positive step". However, the Environmental Industries Commission - which represents 320 environmental technology and service bodies - has criticized some elements of the biodiesel Quality Protocol being developed by the Environment Agency and WRAP. In particular, it is warning that a company recycling oil into biodiesel under the Protocol could not use the resulting fuel on its own site.

Under the quality protocol, the EA sets out criteria for when waste vegetable oil ceases to be a "waste" in the eyes of the law, and becomes the product biodiesel. The protocol is based on the recovered oil conforming to the British standard BS:EN 14214 or the alternative, BS: EN 14078. Accordingly, biodiesel derived from waste vegetable oil would have to be produced via a "chemical process" and used for combustion in "automotive engines".

The EIC - whose members include oil-recycling companies such as D1 oils and Eco-oil Ltd - claimed in its response to the 12-week consultation to the protocol that the protocol as it stands could restrict the use of biodiesel as a product to off-site use.

EIC director Merlin Hyman said, "The Protocol states that waste vegetable oil (WVO) derived biodiesel ceases to be a waste 'when it has been dispatched to the customer. This on one hand is a positive step, but its use offsite as a diesel fuel is not its only use. It can be used as fuel in the boilers or power generators onsite. We do not believe that its use should be restricted to offsite use. Also it would seem rather odd to store it onsite as waste. WVO biodiesel should cease to be a waste once it has met the requirements of BS: EN 14214.”

22-Jan-08 3:00 PM

Oil Recycling In South Africa Pays

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT

In South Africa last year, over R1-million was paid out in environmental incentives (EIs) for used oil collections between March and August, says the Recycling Oil Saves the Environment (Rose) Foundation. The Foundation targets the used oil industry with the aim of increasing environmental compliance and encouraging oil collectors and recyclers to operate in a safe and responsible manner in the oil industry, through the use of environmental incentives.

National Oil Recycling Association of South Africa (Nora-SA) notes that by initiating the EI payouts, the Rose Foundation has played a role in creating awareness and educating people regarding oil recycling, and the payouts are a wonderful and encouraging reward.

An EI of 10c/ℓ has been introduced for used oil collections and, to qualify for this incentive, oil collectors must adhere to certain requirements. Collectors must be members of Nora-SA and abide by its code of conduct, be audited by the Rose Foundation, record the details of all volumes collected from used oil generators, record the disposal of used oil through approved processors, and dispose of their used oil collections through an approved Nora-SA/Rose Foundation processor, which is ISO 14 001 certified.

It is expected that the Rose Foundation will pay out between R8-million and R10-million in incentives each year. The Foundation is optimistic that incentives assist in ensuring the sustainability of the used-oil industry and is currently working on plans to introduce further incentives to encourage the processors and recyclers of used oil to meet environmental and legal requirements. In addition, the Rose Foundation is also involved in the responsible disposal of related used-oil waste, including empty oil containers, used oil filters, oily rags, and greases.

22-Jan-08 3:00 PM

California Urges Longer Interval Changes

noemail@noranews.org — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:45:00 GMT

Last week, the California Integrated Waste Management Board launched a campaign to urge California motorists not to change their oil every 3,000 miles, as is often recommended by lube shops or car dealerships. The goal is to go green by going longer until that next oil change.

According to a recent survey, a lot of oil gets thrown away needlessly, said Jamie Cameron-Harley, a spokeswoman for the waste board. Three-quarters of Californians change oil more often than they should.

"Most people believe that 3,000 miles is the time at which they need to change their oil," Cameron-Harley said. "It's just kind of imprinted on our brains. But many cars now, especially the newer ones, can go much longer than that."

To promote the campaign, the agency set up a Web site: www.3000milemyth.org. The Web site allows you to plug in year, make and model of a car, and it will spit out the manufacturer's recommended interval for that car.

The agency says Californians generate more than 150 million gallons of used oil annually and recycle just 59 percent.

16-Jan-08 9:45 AM

Owner of Member Chempet has Passed Away

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Untitled Document NORA has been informed that the owner of Chempet, George M. Key Jr., passed away this past Saturday evening at his home in Crosby, Texas. Chempet has been a member of NORA for many years and George will be missed. The thoughts and prayers of NORA are extended to the Key family. If you would like additional information, you can contact Mindy Key at mindy@comporium.net. ...

15-Jan-08 3:00 PM

Siemens Water Technologies Sells Hydrocarbon Services Unit to FCC

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:00:00 GMT

On December 5, 2007, Siemens Water Technologies reached a deal with Formento de Construcciones y Contratas, S.A. (FCC) of Madrid, Spain for the sale of its Hydrocarbon Services Group. The deal is expected to close on January 31,2008. The unit will do business as FCC Environmental.

The Hydrocarbon Services Group includes approximately 600 employees at about 40 hydrocarbon processing and recycling service locations primarily along the east coast and the Gulf Coast areas of the United States. Hydrocarbon Services has been part of the Siemens Water Technologies business for approximately 10 years. Siemens has determined that the Hydrocarbon Services group is not completely aligned with the overall Water Technologies’ growth strategy focused on domestic and international water treatment systems and services. As a result, Siemens Water Technologies sought a buyer for the Hydrocarbon Services business.

FCC is one of the twenty largest companies in Spain and a major player in the waste handling and recycling market in Spain, Central Europe and South America. FCC’s revenues are approximately $19 billion (US)and they have approximately 97,000 employees world wide. With the acquisition of Hydrocarbon Services, FCC reports that they will become the second-largest player in the used oil recycling sector.

FCC is very interested in using the Hydrocarbon Services Group as a platform to grow significantly in the environmental services industry.

FCC and Siemens report that they are vested in a smooth transition. Customers and constituents should expect the same quality of service and environmentally responsible and compliant operations as they have received in the past.

If you have questions related to this release, contact Ken Cherry, Vice President/General Manager at 281-227-9111.

9-Jan-08 10:00 AM

Heartland Petroleum LLC (NORA Member) Announces New Oil Refining Facility

noemail@noranews.org — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Heartland Petroleum LLC is pleased to announce that they have received their PTI permit from the Ohio EPA and have already broken ground on their new 15 million gallon per year oil refining facility. The new plant will be located in Columbus, Ohio and will produce a group II plus base oil. The construction should be completed and the plant in full operation by May 2008.

This is the final phase of a project that started over two years ago. Heartland Refining Group has also just completed an agreement with one of the largest new oil distributors in America.

Mr. Gene Gornall has been appointed the new Chief Operating Officer for the Refining Group.

For more information, you can visit www.heartland-petroleum.com or contact their engineering department at 614-441-4001.

9-Jan-08 9:00 AM

NORA Posts Entropy Study Online for Members Only

noemail@noranews.org — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:00:00 GMT

NORA Members may now download the important Entropy Study from the NORA Website.

The Entropy Study titled Quantification of Metals Emissions from Burning Used Oil Fuel was performed for the Used Oil Recycling Coalition in July of 1996. This was a two phase project that evaluated metals emissions from used oil combustion.

Of particular importance to NORA Members, the second phase of the Entropy Study found:

"Comparison of the emissions from the different fuels fully supports the contention that metals removal in baghouse-controlled plants is very high. At Facility A, lead content of the recycled oil was 50 times higher than that of the virgin oil, yet emissions remained at or below the detection limit with corresponding removal efficiencies greater than 99.98 percent."

Please view or download the complete Entropy Study in the NORA Resource Center.

NORA Visits Member DeMenno/Kerdoon

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT

NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker visited NORA Member DeMenno/Kerdoon’s eight acre recycling facility in Los Angeles, California in mid-March.

Brian Schmidt, an Area Manager for Thermo Fluids Inc., described the history and process of the facility to the NORA visitors. Additionally, the group discussed opportunities and the future of anti-freeze recycling in the United States and actions NORA should consider to protect and grow that sector.

Parker noted, “The Thermo Fluids anti-freeze recycling operation was first-rate and very impressive. NORA’s mission is to promote responsible recycling and this facility certainly is an example of that.”

NORA’s Executive Director will be meeting with members around the country this year and reports will be made to members.

NORA Promotes Responsible Recycling at AOCA Show

noemail@noranews.org — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

NORA's message of promoting 'responsible recycling' received a big boost in early March.

From March 11-13, 2008, NORA exhibited at the Automotive Oil Change Association Convention and Fast Lube Expo. NORA provided information to the nearly 1200 attendees about the importance of choosing a responsible recycling partner.

A complete list of all NORA members was distributed to those who visited the NORA booth. In addition, NORA promoted the association's Guiding Principles.

NORA also began to build strong relationships with larger generators, media outlets and the oil companies.

NORA's Scott D. Parker stated, "This show was a fantastic opportunity for NORA to promote the industry's message of responsible recycling."

NORA President Ben Cowart also represented the association at the trade show.

NORA's booth was generously underwritten by sponsorships from RS Used Oil Services, DeMenno/Kerdoon, Vertex Recovery, Safety-Kleen, Southwest Oil, World Petroleum and Heartland Petroleum.

NORA members who exhibited independently at the show included Emerald Services, Bedford Industries, Clean Burn, FCC Environmental, and Thermo Fluids.

NORA Visits Member Thermo Fluids Inc Anti-Freeze Recycling Plant

noemail@noranews.org — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT

NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker and NORA President Ben Cowart visited NORA Member Thermo Fluids Inc.'s anti-freeze recycling facility in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 11, 2007.

Brian Schmidt, an Area Manager for Thermo Fluids Inc., described the history and process of the facility to the NORA visitors. Additionally, the group discussed opportunities and the future of anti-freeze recycling in the United States and actions NORA should consider to protect and grow that sector.

Parker noted, "The Thermo Fluids anti-freeze recycling operation was very impressive. NORA's mission is to promote responsible recycling and this facility certainly is an example of that."

NORA's Executive Director will be meeting with members around the country this year and reports will be made to members.

NORA Members Recommit to NORA Guiding Principles

noemail@noranews.org — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:00:00 GMT

All NORA members are in the process of renewing their membership for 2008. The process includes each member signing a statement that confirms their commitment to NORA's Guiding Principles.

Each year NORA members receive education related to the best practices in liquid recycling and have access to the network of leaders in the country. This helps make NORA an "association of responsible recyclers."

A copy of NORA's Guiding Principles follows:

The NORA Guiding Principles

As a member of NORA, An Association of Responsible Recyclers, our company is committed to management of a sound environmental policy, a high standard of integrity, continual improvement, and the implementation of the following principles in conducting our business activities:

1. We make health, safety, and environmental considerations a top priority in our planning for all existing and new facilities, processes, products, and services.

2. We are committed to complying with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.

3. We will identify and implement, where practicable, pollution prevention measures, source reduction, and waste minimization that are appropriate to the nature, scale, and environmental impacts of our activities and services.

4. We will participate with government and others in creating responsible laws, regulations, and standards to safeguard our community, workplace, and environment.

5. We will communicate this commitment to responsible recycling and these guiding principles to our employees, customers, and community.

6. We will continually seek opportunities to improve the principles and procedures of responsible recycling by sharing experiences with others and periodically reviewing our overall environmental performance.

NORA Welcomes Three New Members

noemail@noranews.org — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:00:00 GMT

NORA is pleased to announce that Oldcastle Materials/Appalachian Materials Group, PESCO-BEAM Environmental and Q Environmental, Inc. have joined the Association. Oldcastle Materials/Appalachian Materials Group is located in Dunbar, West Virginia and Lee Cooperrider is the primary contact. He can be reached at 304-768-9733 or lcooperrider@wvpaving.com. PESCO-BEAM Environmental is a manufacturer of recycling equipment located in Roanoke, Virginia and Luke Staengl is the President/CEO. He can be reached at 540-206-2788 or lukestaengl@mindspring.com. Q Environmental, Inc. recycles used oils and antifreeze and is located in Houston, Texas. Kaemerz P. Dotiwala is the President. He can be reached at 713-678-7800 or q.environmental@sbcglobal.net. NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker comments, We welcome these three new members and are excited that our membership base continues to grow more than ever. Each new member NORA gains allows the association to increase the level of...

NORA to Exhibit at AOCA Convention

noemail@noranews.org — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:00:00 GMT

NORA is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the Automotive Oil Change Association (AOCA) Convention and Fast Lube Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 10th through 13th in Booth 541.

NORA President Ben Cowart of Vertex and NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker will be representing the association and its members at AOCA.

AOCA is a non-profit trade organization representing the convenient automotive service industry. AOCA has more than 1,200 members representing over 3,000 auto maintenance centers.

NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker comments, “NORA continues to build relationships and work within the industry to promote our message of responsible recycling. Attending this show will not only serve that purpose, but will also give us the opportunity to market the services of our members to potential customers. We will distribute a list of of our members and their service areas at the show.”

NORA and AOCA have formed a close alliance. The associations share similar views on many important issues. NORA is confident that attending the AOCA convention is an important step toward an even closer industry relationship in enhancing the image of NORA members.

NORA anticipates seeking sponsorships in February, 2008 to help underwrite this effort.

For more information about AOCA, please visit their website at http://www.aoca.org.

CEO Roundtable Featured at NORA Winter Meeting

noemail@noranews.org — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:00:00 GMT

On February 11, 2008 during the Winter Meeting, NORA will host a CEO Roundtable. The purpose of the roundtable is to provide NORA members with an insight into the forward thinking CEOs in the liquid recycling industry. The session will be moderated by NORA General Counsel Chris Harris. The participants in this program are expected to be: Ken Cherry, VP/GM, Siemens Hydrocarbon Services Fred Florjancic, CEO, Safety-Kleen Corp. Ian Hislop, CEO, Thermo Fluids Inc. Alec Thomas, CEO, Atlantic Industrial Services It is expected that the session will be audio recorded and made available to NORA Members who will not be in attendance via the NORA website. Many topics will be explored during the session including consolidation in the used oil recycling industry, crude oil prices relation to profitability, extended oil change interval impacts, re-refining future plus much more. NORA Executive Director Scott D. Parker comments, This luncheon will be a...

NORA Member Invites Attendees to Visit a New Re-Refining Plant at end of Winter Meeting

noemail@noranews.org — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:00:00 GMT

NORA Member Oil Re-Refining Company invites members attending the 2008 NORA Winter Meeting in Tahoe to attend a "field trip" to a new used oil re-refinery. The Encore’s, INC facility is located in Bango, Nevada. The trip will begin on Tuesday, February 12^th at 1pm which is after the conclusion of the NORA meetings.

Wed, 21 May 2008 02:00:00 GMT

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2340 Woodcrest Pl.

Birmingham, AL 35209

(205) 802-7500

Resource Center

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:24:51 GMT

The NORA Resource Center is a 24-hour access to valuable association information. We have compiled helpful resources and information just for NORA Members.

NORA Library: The NORA Library stores association and industry information. Find NORA event presentations, NORA business documents, industry research, industry advocates, and industry links here.

Committee Pages: NORA's Committee Pages are for NORA Members only. Find information to specific NORA standing committees and working groups here.

Antifreeze Working Group
Biodiesel Working Group
Board of Directors
Chemical and Hazardous Waste Management Council
Conference Committee
Filters and Absorbents Working Group
Government Affairs Committee
Government Affairs Subcommittee on Research
Guiding Principles Committee
Membership and Marketing Committee
Nominating Committee
Parts Cleaning Council
Re-Refining Working Group
Used Oil Council
Wastewater Working Group

Discussion Forum: the NORA Discussion Forums are open to all NORA Members. Members may start a discussion or reply to a discussion posted by another member. Topics include general business questions and industry information.

NORA Website Help Documents

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:28:30 GMT

For help on specific features of the NORA Website, please click on the link below to open up the Help Document. If you continue to have difficulty with that feature, please contact NORA Headquarters at (703) 753-4277.

How to Use NORA Discussion Forums

2008 NORA Exhibitors

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:40:39 GMT

Here is the latest list of the companies that will be exhibiting at the 2008 NORA Annual Recycling Trade Show in California, November 5-7, 2008. If you would like to have your name on this list, complete this form. Actaris Jeff Kiser 864-377-3395 jeff.kiser@actaris.itron.com www.actaris.itron.com Mass flow meters / net oil. Castion Corporation David Delasanta 800-628-7528 ddelasanta@castion.com www.castion.com Recovery and reuse capital equipment. Chem-Tainer Industries Anthony Lamb 631-661-8300 tlamb@chemtainer.com www.chemtainer.com Storage tanks for used oil and anti-freeze collection. Chemical Engineering Partners Mark A. Williams 949-440-8317 markw@evergreenoil.com www.ceptechnology.com Re-refining Technology Desert Micro Barry Grahek 904-247-4285 www.desertmicro.net Software for the petroleum industry. Dexsil Jack Mahon 203-288-3509 ...

2008 NORA Annual Conference Agenda

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:33:19 GMT

Annual Conference and Trade Show November 5-7, 2008 Rancho Las Palmas, Rancho Mirage, California Tentative Agenda Subject to Change Wednesday, November 5 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Exhibitor Set Up 11:00 AM 3:30 PM Registration 2:00 PM 4:00 PM NORA Conference Sessions Open 4:00 PM 4:30 PM New Member/Board Member Reception (only open to new members and Board Members) 4:30 PM 7:30 PM Grand Opening Reception in Trade Show MEMBERS ONLY (Speakers Invited as well) Thursday, November 6 7:00 AM 7:45 AM Board Member Meeting/Breakfast 7:30 AM 8:30 AM Continental Breakfast in Trade Show 8:30 AM 9:55 AM Conference Sessions Open 9:55 AM 10:20 AM Refreshment Break in Trade Show 10:30 AM 11:30 AM Conference Widow’s Brunch 10:20 AM 11:45 AM Conference Sessions Open 12:30 PM 6:00 PM NORA Annual Golf Tournament Friday, November 7 8:00 AM 9:00 AM ...

NORA Membership

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:34:48 GMT

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List of NORA Members

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:20:14 GMT

Strenght in Numbers! The premier companies of the liquid recycling industry are members of NORA. Together, they work to defend and grow the industry. As a member, you are in good company. This is a list of all NORA members as of 5/30/2008. The companies that have a listing in the business directory are in blue. Click on their link to learn more about their company and for contact information. A.R.R.O.W. Approved Rem. & Rec of Oil Waste, Inc. Aaron Oil Company Inc Accurate Energy Actaris Akron Canton Waste Oil Company Inc American Oil Recycling, Inc American Petroleum Institute AMSPEC APAC - Fuelport Division Atlantic Industrial Services, Inc. BBN Oil Recycling Inc Beaver Oil Company Inc Bedford Industries, Inc Blend Tech, Inc Broward County Dept. Planning & Env Protection Brown DuPree Oil Co Build-All Corporation Buzzi Unicem USA C Stoddard & Sons Inc C&J Recovery Castion Corporation Centrifuge Services, Inc....

Liquid Recycling Newsletter Archive

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:44:25 GMT

June 2008 Liquid Recycling Newsletter

January 2008 Liquid Recycling Newsletter

Quantification of Metals Emissions From Burning Used Oil Fuel

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:16:49 GMT

Executive Summary

The Used Oil Recycling Coalition (UORC) contracted with Entropy, Inc. to evaluate metals emissions from used oil combustion. The primary objective of the study was to compile accurate date on emissions of lead for combustion sources utilizing used oil as a fuel. The secondary objective was to compile accurate emissions data for other metals including barium, cadmium, chromium, arsenic, and zinc.

The project was divided into two phases. In Phase I, Entropy, Inc. conducted a comprehensive literature search to determine if there were significant gaps in the available technical information regarding the emissions of metals from the combustion of used oil. In addition, an emissions inventory for used oi9l combustion sources was compiled to evaluate the emission quantities of each source category. Portions of the conclusions and recommendations for Entropy's Phase I report (dated April 27, 1994) are excerpted below.

In Phase II of the project, Entropy, Inc. conducted emissions test programs at two asphalt plants that combust used oil. Testing at one of the plants also involved the combustion of virgin oil. Asphalt plants were chosen for emissions testing because they are the single largest category of sources that burn used oil, and they consume approximately 43 percent of the total used oil collected and used as fuel in the United States.

The information from the study demonstrates that the combustion of used oil in asphalt plants equipped with baghouses in good working condition resulted in emissions of lead below detection. In fact, the emissions of lead and other metals from the combustion of used oil at both test facilities did not differ significantly from the emissions associated with the combustion of number 2 virgin oil at one of the test facilities.

The complete study is for NORA Members only. Click here to access the Entropy Study.

Industry Research

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:12:39 GMT

Select industry studies are posted for NORA Members to easily access.

DOE Used Oil Refining Study (2006)

IFEU Ecological and Energetic Assessment of Re-refining Used Oils to Base Oils: Substitution of Primarily Produced Base Oils Including Semi-synthetic and Synthetic Compounds (2005)

Quantification of Metals Emissions from Burning Used Oil Fuel by Entropy, Inc. (1996)

Ideal Recyclers: Table of Contents

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:37:00 GMT

Tab 1: Insurance and Permits Permit Summary Wastewater Discharge Permit Certificate of Liability Insurance Workers Compensation Certificate of Coverage Tab 2: Corporate Policies Policy on Regulatory Compliance Automotive Oil Change Association Green Recycler Program Alcohol Abuse and Anti-Drug Policy Sexual Harassment Policy NORA, An Association of Responsible Recyclers Guiding Principles NORA Guiding Principles Committee: Complaint Resolution Procedure NORA Department of Transportation Drum Exemption Tab 3: Regulatory Compliance West Dakota Inspection Report and Notice of Compliance Environmental Protection Agency SPCC Inspection Report West Dakota Department of Environmental Quality Compliance Status Letter United States Department of Transportation Motor Carrier Safety Report Equal Employment Opportunity Program - Notice of Certification Tab 4: SPCC Plan, Generators Profile, and Service Station Dealers Exemption Spill...

How is the Market Going to Be in 2007?

noemail@noranews.org — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 20:00:00 GMT

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