Performance Measures/

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 ActivitiesExceeds Expectations:
Excellent
Meets Expectations:
Good
Below Expectations:
Underperforming
At-home-mechanic oil & filter collection> 150% of regional average33-150% 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:

  • Residential
  • HHW facilities
  • 1-day events

May have collection programs for agricultural oil, marinas,
or airports.

One CCC for every 10,001 to 100,000 people.

At least
one of the following collection types:

  • Residential
  • HHW facilities
  • 1-day events
Less than minimum number of CCCs (1 per 100,000 people).

Minimal or no residential collection program.

No HHW facilities or
1-day events.

Oil Filter Collection OpportunitiesFilter 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 & OutreachAll publicity & education targeted to likely DIYers or school-age students.

Uses variety of outreach methods, including Community-Based Social
Marketing (CBSM) where appropriate.

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 ProgramEvaluates 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.

For more information contact: Certified Collection Center, UsedOilCCC@calrecycle.ca.gov or Household Hazardous Waste, UsedOilHHW@calrecycle.ca.gov.