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BACKGROUND <br />In California, consumers purchasing motor oil currently pay a surcharge at the point of <br />purchase. This mechanism was created to fund a program to help ensure waste oil is <br />properly managed in California. The major goals of the Used Oil Block Grants are: <br />1. Providing the public with convenient collection locations for used oil <br />2. Increasing the demand for recycled oil products <br />3. Developing methods to motivate the public to recycle their used oil. <br />The Fire Department uses existing staff, including a student intern position, as well as a <br />contractor staff the Grant program. We annually visit the California Integrated Waste <br />Management Board Certified Use Oil Collection Facilities in Pleasanton to assist them <br />in providing used oil collection services and to help ensure they are following program <br />guidelines. We have developed a used oil public outreach program to provide citizens <br />with information regarding used oil and filter drop point locations, the need to properly <br />manage waste oil and filters to keep petroleum contaminants out of soil and surface <br />waters. In addition, we give away free of charge oil funnels and collection containers to <br />citizens who change their own oil. Used Oil grant funds continue to allow the City of <br />Pleasanton to fund an effective used oil and filter management program. <br />Submitted by: <br />~~ ~, <br />William Cody <br />Fire Chief <br />-' 1 Review: <br />~~ <br />~~ ~ `~ ~ C,l~r~ <br />P. Culver <br />ce Director <br />Approved y: <br />Nelson Fialho <br />City Manager <br />Attachments: <br />1. Resolution <br />2. Grant Application <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />