The United States has implemented a broad range of recycling programs; some
states impose sales taxes to subsidise collections; some states classify used oil as
hazardous waste to discourage illegal dumping; some local municipalities fund
collection activities; signs of quick lube facilities growth which has produced
positive results by reducing oil improperly disposed of by DIY oil changers; small
re-refining industry; disposition of used oil as a fuel encouraged. The United States
has no central coordinating body that focuses on used oil management similar to
Europe, therefore industry statistics are not readily available. The U.S. does have a
mandatory federal policy requiring the preferential purchase of re-refined oil and
does promote the source reduction and recycling of materials over their treatment
(including burning as a fuel) and disposal under the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act and the Pollution Prevention Act.