oil spillage mat

[ranald]

In thinking about setting up my used oil to diesel conversion system I needed a place to store the 650 gallons of used oil that I have, and to have it located as close as possible to the conversion system.
T accomplish this I decided to add more of the red clay sand behind the Air cargo container then create a spillage mat to prevent minor spills from seeping into the ground.
After leveling the area with the clay sand I placed a double layer of 6 mil plastic on the ground then added a folded tarp on top of that. The mat is large enough to allow me to fold up all 4 sides then build a containment berm around it. I don't anticipate any major spills but past experience has shown me to plan for the worst and hope for the best. No matter how careful a person is there always seems to be some amount of spillage when dealing with oil.



Later on I will construct a roof over the barrels but for now a tarp will suffice

You might like to also use cat litter for spillages. I don't have a cat but found the kitty litter stuff was great for spillages of used oil and diesel fuel/gas and it is way cheaper than the designated product for such purposes. When I was gravedigging in late 90s and early 2000s I mentioned this to the cemetery management which saved them a bomb as spillages were regular while refueling at the storage premises (tractor and excavator). easier than loading and unloading for refuelling at/to Council's depot. Before those times we used to add creosote and sump oil for protecting fence/house posts.
cheers & stay safe