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Project R.O.S.E. sponsors three types of used oil collection programs: collection centers, curbside collection and drum placement. The different collection systems are implemented according to an area's characteristics, such as population density, geographic constraints, and proximity of recycling facilities.
Collection centers represent Project R.O.S.E.'s most common used oil collection option. Collection centers are usually established at service stations, garages, auto part stores, and similar businesses that agree to participate with Project R.O.S.E., often absorbing extra handling expenses to prevent used oil pollution in their communities.
In exchange, Project R.O.S.E. provides local publicity and media exposure for the collection site, and donates promotional materials for distribution to visiting DIYs. More than 500 businesses across the state serve as Project R.O.S.E. collection centers.
Curbside collection programs are used primarily in metrpolitan areas with regular garbage pickup. Resident DIYs place used oil in a clear leakproof container, then leave it alongside (not in) garbage containers at the curb. City sanitation workers transfer the used oil to a holding tank at city facilities where it is picked up for recycling. Garbage trucks are typically retrofitted with storage racks for this collection option.
A continuous publicity campaign must be conducted to ensure resident awareness, encourage participation and maximize the benefits of curbside collection. Tuscaloosa, Huntsville, Athens, and Decatur are among the Alabama cities that provide curbside used oil collection.
Drum placement, the third collection option, is best suited for rural, sparsely-populated areas with few appropriate potential collection centers. Project R.O.S.E. helps locate 55-gallon drums on the premises of cooperative businesses and government agencies (county shops, etc.), and provides appropriate publicity. The program also helps arrange a pick-up schedule with a transporter/hauler for the rural site.
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Community awareness and statewide recognition are essential elements in the successful operation of all three used oil collection systems. Project R.O.S.E. conducts regular media campaigns, publicizing information for residents seeking local collection center information.
The program produces educational and promotional materials, which are provided free upon request to businesses, civic groups, environmental organizations, trade associations, and state agencies for inclusion with outside correspondence.
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