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Posted on: October 28, 2024

[ARCHIVED] Used Motor Oil Drop Tank Closed

Oil Closed

Due to recent contamination, our used motor oil drop tank is temporarily closed. During routine testing, our disposal vendor found that someone added a flammable chemical—likely gasoline—to the tank. This contamination requires specialized hazardous material disposal, which involves cleaning the tank before safely disposing of the material. This process is both time-consuming and costly, and the site will be closed for at least several weeks.  The last time we addressed a similar situation, it cost the Town $14,900. 

Please remember, only used motor oil should be placed in the drop tank. When anything else is added, it significantly increases costs for the Town and results in the facility being closed for an extended period. Help us keep this resource free and open by using it responsibly. Thank you for your cooperation. 

During the closure, used motor oil can be taken to the Eagle County Landfill: https://ow.ly/cTmi50TUBwt

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Aviso Importante: Tanque de Recogida de Aceite de Motor Usado Cerrado

Debido a una reciente contaminación, nuestro tanque de recogida de aceite de motor usado está temporalmente cerrado. Durante una prueba de rutina, nuestro proveedor de eliminación encontró que alguien había añadido un químico inflamable—probablemente gasolina—al tanque. Esta contaminación requiere una eliminación especializada de materiales peligrosos, lo que implica retirar y limpiar el tanque antes de desechar el material de manera segura. Este proceso es tanto largo como costoso, y el sitio estará cerrado durante varias semanas.

Por favor, recuerde que solo se debe colocar aceite de motor usado en el tanque de recogida. Cuando se añade cualquier otra cosa, se incrementan significativamente los costos para el Municipio. Ayúdenos a mantener este recurso gratuito y abierto usándolo de manera responsable. Gracias por su cooperación.

Durante el cierre, el aceite de motor usado puede llevarse al Vertedero del Condado de Eagle: https://ow.ly/cTmi50TUBwt

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