Law 7/2022, of April 8, on waste and contaminated soil for a circular economy, aims to “establish the principles of the circular economy through fundamental legislation on waste” and above all to “contribute to the “ fight against climate change and protect the environment. marine environment.” In this text published in the Official State Gazette This includes possible offenses that people who do not properly treat waste may fall into. The fine for pouring olive oil in the wrong place is also specified. We therefore explain below everything you need to know to avoid an offense and respect the environment.
He olive oil It is an essential product in millions of kitchens throughout Spain and in recent years it has become a luxury product. Given the prohibitive cost of the now called EVOOMany people use classic sunflower oil, which is a little cheaper in price and is usually used in large quantities for frying. Once used, this oil can be recycled (after filtering it properly) and if you throw it away, you should be clear on what to do to avoid incurring a fine.
Article 2 of Law 7/2022of April 8, on waste and contaminated soil for a circular economy, includes the exact definitions concerning oil. On the one hand, there is the “used cooking oil”which is considered a waste of fat of plant and animal origin generated after being used in cooking food in the domestic field, centers and institutions, hotels, restaurants and the like. On the other hand, there are “used oils”which are considered as such all industrial or lubricating oils, of mineral, natural or synthetic origin, such as those for combustion engines, gearbox oils, lubricating oils.
The fine for pouring olive oil
This law specifies as a minor infraction, punishable by a fine of between 2,000 and 20,000 euros, the failure to deposit household waste in the corresponding containers. “If it involves hazardous waste or contaminated soil, it could go up to 20,000 euros,” he reports. This will be considered a serious offense, punishable by a fine of between 2,000 and 100,000 euros“the abandonment, including that of scattered waste, dumping and uncontrolled management of any type of non-hazardous waste without serious danger to human health or serious damage or deterioration of the environment”.
This mainly concerns the discharge of garbage and the obligation to place them in the corresponding containers that you can find on the street. This fine of 100,000 euros This is what you can expose yourself to by pouring recycled olive oil in the wrong place. The offense will be classified as very serious, potentially worth up to 600,000 euros if it concerns hazardous waste or contaminated soil.
How to recycle olive oil?
Recycle it olive oil It’s a classic in homes around the world Spain and in order to avoid a fine. One of the great advantages of this product is that it can be used several times but it must always be done correctly.
The best thing to do to carry out this action is to let the oil cool after using it, then add it to a glass jar, where it will be stored properly. When maneuvering with other types of oilslike industrial oil, you must perform the same procedure. Always and necessarily in a glass container.
In case you don’t want it recycle You have to be careful and place it in the specific containers for pouring used oil that you can find distributed in your municipality. This is the best way to dispose of used olive oil. In this way you will be able to take the greatest care of the environment and also avoid a fine of up to 100,000 euros that people who commit an environmental crime will receive when disposing of used olive oil .
