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Buckley Oil Company
Year Submitted: 2008 |
Process: Chemical Storage and Delivery |
Industry: Chemical Distribution |
Wastes Reduced: Solvent & used oil absorbent |
Location: Dallas TX |
No. of employees: 25 |
Contact: Linda Henry |
Phone: N/A |
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Details of Reductions
- 4,500.0 - Pounds/year of
oil absorbents
Comments: Note: 50% reduction in waste oil absorbents
- 2,964.0 - Gallons/year of
Mineral Spirits
Comments: 3744 gal of mineral spirits are needed to flush one compartment of one truck daily for a year, while only 780 gal are needed for weekly flushing.
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