(A) Purpose. It is the purpose of this section to reduce the amount of pollutants like oil, grease, heavy metals and oxygen demanding substances in storm water discharges.
(B) Prohibition. No person shall:
(1) Introduce used oil, used oil filters or any other motor vehicle fluids to the MS4 or waterbodies;
(2) Apply used oil and/or vehicle fluid to a road or land for dust suppression, weed abatement or other similar use that introduces used oil contamination into the environment;
(3) Introduce flammable or explosive liquids, solids or gases such as, but not limited to, gasoline, motor oil, benzene, naphtha and similar substances to any waterbodies and/or the MS4; or
(4) Introduce any wax, grease, oil, antifreeze or any other motor vehicle fluid to any waterbodies and/or to the MS4.
(C) Implications. This section implies that all citizens shall recycle their used motor oil and vehicle fluids by disposing of them at appropriate recycling centers and locations, rather than disposing of them improperly. This applies only to residential do-it-yourself (DIY) motor oil and vehicle fluids. Commercial and industrial businesses should have their own vendors for proper disposal or for recycling.
(Ord. passed 7-26-2010) Penalty, see § 154.99