Bunding guidelines (publication 347 – superseded by publication 1698 Liquid storage and handling guidelines) provides relevant information on managing materials in a way that protects the environment. It also provides alternative controls for minor storage (less than approximately 1200L) requiring that:

• recovery of spilt material is possible
• they are undercover and on an impervious base
• they are away from stormwater drains and pits
• appropriate operational procedures are used
• absorbent material is on hand.

Prevention of contamination is required, regardless of the intended use. For guidance please refer to ARA national standard for recycling of used cooking fats and oils intended for animal feeds 2008 (Australian Renderers Association):

• See Section 3 for guidance on used and recycled containers.
• See Section 5 for the preventing contamination during transport.

Victoria has an Order prohibiting the feeding of stock food containing restricted animal feed to ruminants (2005). Treated used cooking oil going into stock feed must comply with the Agriculture and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) (Ruminant Feed) Regulations (2005) (the Ruminant Feed Regulations), which provide requirements for management, labelling and specifications.

The Chief Veterinary Officer has approved Specifications for tallow and used cooking oils under Regulation 11 of the Ruminant Feed Regulations, which:

• prescribe the methods for testing against limits in the Ruminant Feed Regulations
• require that collection, processing and packaging of used cooking oils occurs in accordance with parts 5, 6 and 7 of the ARA national standard for recycling of used cooking fats and oils intended for animal feeds 2008 (Australian Renderers Association).

This only applies to consolidation premises and not generator or reprocessing sites.

This includes ensuring drums or containers are tightly closed and fastened during transport to prevent spills or leakage from the vehicle. Any tanker, container or drum must not allow fats and oil to leak.

Waste producers are responsible for using an appropriate vehicle.

Waste receivers must not accept waste from an unsuitable vehicle.

Either obtain a copy of the records when receiving used cooking oil or make your own records. Make sure that the records you keep include:

• name and address of waste producer
• transport date, quantity and vehicle registration
• date and quantity received.

Records must be kept for a minimum of two years.

Printed copies of the spill management plan must be kept on hand for quick reference during an incident. You must be also able to provide it to EPA on request.

In addition, EPA must be immediately notified of any incident or spill that is likely to have an offsite impact.