 |
Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
 |
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
|
Title 5. SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY |
|
Subtitle B. SOLID WASTE, TOXIC CHEMICALS, SEWAGE, LITTER, AND WATER |
|
Chapter 371. USED OIL COLLECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND RECYCLING |
|
Subchapter B. USED OIL RECYCLING PROGRAM |
Sec. 371.021. PUBLIC EDUCATION
-
The commission shall conduct an education program to inform the public of the need for and benefits of the collection and recycling of used oil and used oil filters. The program shall:
(1) establish, maintain, and publicize a used oil information center that prepares and disperses materials and information explaining laws and rules regulating used oil and informing the public of places and methods for proper recycling of used oil;
(2) encourage the voluntary establishment of used oil collection and recycling programs by private businesses and organizations and by local governments and provide technical assistance to persons who organize those programs; and
(3) encourage local governments to procure recycled automotive and industrial oils and oils blended with recycled oils, if those oils meet equipment manufacturer's specifications.