Pollution Prevention Equipment Program (PPEP)Pollution Prevention Equipment Program (PPEP)

Oil Filter CrusherActivity: NAS Willow Grove

BenefitsReduces /eliminates the cost and liability associated with hazardous waste disposal

Generates revenue from the sale of crushed oil filters as scrap metal

Minimizes the volume of waste generated.

Collected oil can be recycled

Return on Investment and Break Even Point$1,103/yr

2.2 years

StatusImplemented at 18 installations as of the first quarter of FY98.

Used oil filters are drained and crushed to facilitate their disposal as a non-hazardous solid waste . Crushed filters can be sold as scrap metal to local recyclers Oil filter crushers can be powered by electricity or compressed air, residue oil is captured for recycling.