The driver will use the detector prior to pumping the oil and frequently while pumping the oil. The detector works off of fumes so the driver should try to create fumes by stirring up the Iiquid. If the frequency of the beeps dramatically increase when the driver places the probe in the neck of the container the driver must politely refuse to pump the used oil. He will inform the customer of his concerns, that the oil may be contaminated and further testing is required. Street Oil Collection Drivers may offer the customer the Clor-D-Tect service on the spot. See the "Procedure for Use of Clor-D-Tect".

If the halogen level is below 1000 ppm, we can accept the used oil for recycling. If the halogen level exceeds 1000 ppm, the used oil can not be recycled and we will notify the customer of this. The customer may, at his expense, have the used oil analyzed by a certified lab to further determine the level of contamination. Mesa Oil's marketing department can assist the customer with the name of a Lab, the required tests to be run as well as pricing.

Used Oil that contains a level of halogens over 1000 ppm is considered a hazardous waste by the EPA. Mesa Oil does not have the required permits to handle hazardous waste. It is a criminal offense to knowingly handle hazardous waste without a permit.

To ensure that these halogen tests are being performed the Oil Collection drivers are required to sign the statement "Tested for Halogens By:       " on the manifest. In the event a generator's oil fails the meter test, we cannot pump the oil. We will offer to perform a Chlor-d-tect test for a small fee. If the customer agrees to pay for the test, follow the instructions outlined in Mesa Oil procedure titled "Procedure for the use of clor-d-tect to test customer oil".

If the customer refuses the test, the driver must complete a manifest, write "exceeds halogen level" in the area where gallons are normally entered. Attempt to get the customer to sign and leave a copy. If customer refuses to sign, write "customer refused to sign" on the customer signature line.

A copy of the manifest in which the customer refused the Chlor-d-tect test after failing the meter test will go to our marketing dept. A letter will be sent along with the manifest to the EPA. The customer may be required by EPA to provide proof of where the oil went.