RCRA has been on the books since the 80's so DOT has no excuse for improper storage, labelling, and failure to transport to a Haz facility. Alaska can store waste up to 270 days before transport begins, thanks Ted. Also petroleum is non-hazardous (exempted) from RCRA but is considered an environmental pollutant if spilled so 40 drums sounds like a bit of an exaggeration if half were petroleum products. 4.500 pounds isn't that much and a single DOT facility would be considered a conditionally exempt small quantity generator if they ever bothered to fill out paperwork. Petroleum products can be used for "energy recovery" if tested for RCRA metals and PCBs or with operator knowledge of process, i.e used oil from crank cases in DOT trucks. Ron, I'm curious what was in the drums myself. If there is Haz there at least one person needs HAZWOPER training.