As previously stated, the success of any used oil collection program rests on the combination of:
- Ample and convenient collection opportunities.
- Public awareness of these opportunities.
To meet these needs, successful grantees build their programs around the following seven activities.
| Program Activities | Exceeds Expectations: Excellent | Meets Expectations: Good | Below Expectations: Underperforming |
|---|---|---|---|
| At-home-mechanic oil & filter collection | > 150% of regional average | 33-150% of regional average | < 33% of regional average |
| Oil Collection Opportunities (Minimum is presence of a curbside program, or 1 certified collection center (CCC) for every 100,000 people) | One CCC or more for every 10,000 people. At least two of the following collection types:
May have collection programs for agricultural oil, marinas, | One CCC for every 10,001 to 100,000 people. At least
| Less than minimum number of CCCs (1 per 100,000 people). Minimal or no residential collection program. No HHW facilities or |
| Oil Filter Collection Opportunities | Filter collection through three or more collection types (e.g., CCCs, noncertified centers, HHW facilities, curbside). | Filter collection through at least one or two collection types. | No filter collection program. |
| Public Education & Outreach | All publicity & education targeted to likely DIYers or school-age students. Uses variety of outreach methods, including Community-Based Social Premiums distributed after survey or pledge card signed and premiums act as prompts that DIYers use during or soon after oil change. | Most publicity & education closely targeted to likely DIYers or school-age students. Uses variety of outreach methods. | Publicity & education may be minimal or not closely targeted to likely DIYers. Premiums distributed indiscriminately. |
| Self-Evaluation of Program | Evaluates program twice per year and changes made accordingly. | Evaluates program annually and changes made accordingly. | No self-evaluation. |
| Site Visits to Certified Collection Centers (CCC) Minimum is 1 CCC visit for every 100,000 people | Annual visits (or more frequent) to 75% or more CCCs. Two visits per center per year is ideal. | Annual visits at least the minimum number of CCCs, up to 74% of all CCCs visited. | Fewer than minimum required. |
| Adherence to CalRecycle Reporting Requirements | Reports consistently complete and on time; detailed reporting. | Reports generally complete and on time. | Reports consistently incomplete or late. |