Clean Burn®, manufacturers of energy systems that transform used motor oil into free heat, has introduced a new company website at www.cleanburn.com. The interactive site includes an innovative “Compare” feature that encourages visitors to compare the components of Clean Burn units to those found in converted fuel oil furnaces, factory-direct furnaces and blast tube furnaces.

“The Compare Section of the site has callouts that identify different aspects of Clean Burn products as compared to those found in alternative machinery,” says Morris Mantey, president and CEO of Clean Burn. “You can physically see the difference in the heat exchangers, burners, and pumps to gain a clear understanding of the components of these valuable pieces of equipment and how Clean Burn products are built to provide years of service.”

The clean, fresh design of the new Clean Burn site makes it easy to navigate between product information, tips on selecting the right furnace for the right setting, product manuals and environmental information. The site also includes sections with product warranties and registration details, a worldwide distributor locator and videos on using used motor oil furnaces and boilers.

Engineered to burn used motor oils generated by cars, trucks, heavy equipment, boats and other vehicles, Clean Burn waste oil heater products are manufactured in the United States and can transform used-oil into free heat. More than 80,000 Clean Burn furnaces and boilers located throughout the world burn millions of gallons of used-oils each year on-site, at the point of generation. This volume of used-oil would otherwise be transported on highway systems and pose a considerable risk to spills and/or contamination to the environment.

Clean Burn is an ENERGY STAR® partner. The company holds numerous industry certifications and works with the U.S. government, the Environmental Protection Agency and various associations to help coordinate the establishment of standards and regulations related to heat recovery and recycling efforts involving used motor oils. For more information on Clean Burn, visit www.cleanburn.com or call 1-800-331-0183.

Clean Burn story from ABC news affiliate in Chicago, IL: WLS-TV

June 11, 2010 (CHICAGO) (WLS) — Maybe you recycle your paper and plastic, but what about your car?

A north suburban company is hoping you’ll consider a “green” alternative when your vehicle comes to the end of the road.

Auto parts city was once considered a menace in the community. But after greening up its act, it’s now earning top environmental awards — including Green Business of the Year from the Green Business League.

It may look like a junkyard, but brothers Jay and Larry Brosten hope to change your mind.

“We’ve spent too many years trying to improve our image and we’ve spent millions of dollars setting this facility up and trying to do the right thing,” said Larry Brosten. “But it’s always had the stigma of the ‘j-word’.”

The three-generation old Auto Parts City in Gurnee just got an $8 million make-over. The family’s goal is to set the green standard in auto recycling.

“The automobile is probably the most recycled item that’s mass produced. We used to have a saying on our trucks: the original recyclers,” said Jay Brosten.

When vehicles arrive here, they are first cleaned out. Any usable items left inside, like these car seats, are donated to the YWCA.

Then, the car is drained of all fluids and recyclable parts. Batteries and tires are removed for resale or recycling. Lights that contain potentially harmful mercury are removed for safe disposal. Catalytic converters, which contain platinum, are dismantled. Gas is drained and re-used in the company’s own trucks. While oil is processed through a special furnace called “Cleanburn.” it uses the waste oil to heat three of the company’s five buildings.

“The system we are incorporating inside the fluid evacuation system is from Europe. In Europe, they’re required to recycle the vehicle by the year 2018 to be 98% recyclable. Here there’s no guidelines or standards,” said Jay Brosten, co-owner, Auto Parts City.

Other liquids, like windshield wiper fluid, are filtered, re-bottled and re-sold in their retail store.

“The reason for that is the environment. When the cars are out on our u-pull-it facility, there’s no gas or fluid that can hit the ground,” Larry Brosten. After cars have been processed, customers can stroll the grounds and pull off working parts. When all usable parts have been salvaged, the frames are crushed. The flattened metal is then shipped to a steel recycler — where it can be readied for re-incarnated into another product.

“We try to minimize the amount of material going into a landfill as much as we can,” said Jay Brosten.

The guys at Auto Parts City say they hope others will follow their lead and help make their entire industry more eco-friendly. Check out these links: apcity.com and 21stcenturyautorecycling.com.

Full story available on WLS-TV ABC 7 Chicago site here.

DSI Recycling trade show booth at VISION Hi-Tech Training & Expo

Introduced in 1999,
Virginia Tax Credit Experiences
A Decade of Success

LEOLA, PENN. – Since 1988 Mike Morris has been selling and installing Clean Burn used-oil recycling furnaces throughout Virginia. Sales have been exceptionally steady for the past decade thanks to the Virginia Recycling and Pollution Control Tax Incentive Programs that was launched in 1999.

“Even in a weak economy, we continue to see strong sales thanks to the tax credit from the state of Virginia,” says Morris, owner of Morris Distributing in Verona, Va. “The Virginia tax credit reimburses a business up to 50 percent of the purchase price of a waste oil furnace. That makes a dramatic investment difference for businesses.

“Companies are interested in this tax credit because they can save up to $5,000 by installing a Clean Burn furnace that will also save them on energy bills and eliminate the cost of hauling away used motor oils. That incentive has boosted our sales this year and for the past 10 years.”

As the world’s leading manufacturer of used-oil furnaces, used-oil boilers and used-oil recycling centers, Clean Burn helps businesses generate free heat from used-oil commonly found in all types of combustion engines. Millions of gallons of used-oil are recycled worldwide each year with Clean Burn units.

Recycling Success in 2009
As an example of his success, Morris relays that during the last quarter of 2009 he saw a widespread array of businesses purchasing Clean Burn units from him. More than 30 “mom and pop” auto repair centers invested in the furnaces, as did several car dealerships, motorcycle dealers, junkyards and trucking companies.

“Wherever you have large quantities of used motor oil, you have the potential to save energy by recycling,” says Morris. “We’ve sold these cost-effective units to heavy construction contractors, trash collection companies, equipment rental yards and even a poultry farmer. The Clean Burn furnaces are a wise, long-term investment for any location producing 500 gallons or more of used motor oil on a yearly basis.”

Morris believes one of the most sensible uses of a Clean Burn unit now takes place at the Fairview Beach Yacht Club in Fredericksburg, Va. The marina purchased the unit in late 2009 to recycle more than 500 gallons of used oil that is generated yearly during servicing of 100 boats and dozens of equipment pieces at the yacht club.

“The Clean Burn furnace is a great investment that will pay for itself in about three years,” says Bucky Potts, manager at the yacht club’s maintenance shop. “The Virginia tax credit was a huge incentive for us to purchase the unit. We paid about $8,000 for the furnace and installation, and we’ll receive 50 percent of that back from the state.

“This Clean Burn furnace allows us to forgo the expense and potential hazards of hauling away used motor oil. Instead we’re recycling that oil into heat for our shop. That’s a ‘win-win’ investment that I’d recommend to any marina nationwide.”

For additional details on the Virginia recycling tax credit of up to 50%, visit http://www.deq.state.va.us/waste/rtaxinc.html. For information on Morris Distributing, go to www.morrisdist.com.

There are 80,000 Clean Burn functional furnaces and boilers located throughout the world that burn millions of gallons of used-oil each year on-site, at the point of generation. This volume of used-oil would otherwise be transported on highway systems and pose a considerable risk to spills and/or contamination to the environment.

Clean Burn is an ENERGY STAR® partner. The company holds numerous industry certifications and works with the U.S. government, the Environmental Protection Agency and various associations to help coordinate the establishment of standards and regulations related to heat recovery and recycling efforts involving used motor oils. For more information on Clean Burn, visit www.cleanburn.com or call 1-800-331-0183.

LEOLA, PENN. – What do you do with almost 4,000 gallons of used motor oil each year from a fleet of 43 buses? If you’re Red Rose Transit Authority (RRTA) in Lancaster, Penn., you figure out a way to recycle the waste oil.

“We’re renovating our Operations Center to include two Clean Burn furnaces in our vehicle storage building to recycle our used motor oil,” says David Kilmer, executive director of RRTA. “We have several green initiatives underway for this new facility in 2010. It makes a great deal of sense for us to turn the waste oil generated by our fleet into heat for this facility. We’ll also be using a geothermal system to heat our main maintenance garage and administrative offices, along with solar panels to reduce our electric consumption. Together these two efforts complement our overall green efforts for 2010.”

According to Dean Eberly, owner/president of Garden Spot Mechanical in Manheim, Penn., RRTA chose a strong product to support their environmental initiatives. “I’ve worked with Clean Burn products for 15 years and I absolutely see the benefit to RRTA of using the Clean Burn systems,” says Eberly, who will install the units in 2010. “When you consider how much waste oil RRTA generates monthly, it makes no sense to pay to transport the used oil away when they can easily and cost-effectively recycle it into a heat source for their own facility.”

In Lycoming County, Penn., River Valley Transit (RVT) will also be adding Clean Burn units in 2010. Originally launched in 1863 as the Williamsport Passenger Railway Company, the organization has maintained bus operations in the Williamsport area for more than 75 years. Mechanical contractor Bob Radel with Silvertip, Inc. plans to install the hot air furnaces during the first quarter of 2010.

“RVT is renovating their maintenance facilities and plans to add in geothermal components and the Clean Burn units,” says Radel. “The technology is definitely there to transform the thousands of gallons of used oil generated by their fleet into recycled heat.”

With more than a dozen buses and trolleys, RVT covers 14 routes throughout Pennsylvania’s Greater Williamsport and Lycoming County areas. “As more and more companies become involved in environmentally-friendly changes to their operations, it makes sense for them to recycle their waste products. The Clean Burn units we’ll be installing at RVT will save them money and energy in the future.”

The Clean Burn systems for RVT and RRTA were provided by A D Supplies in Willow Grove, Penn. Experts in environmental and recycling equipment, A D Supplies has information on their support services and Clean Burn products at www.equipros.com, or can be reached at 215-784-0445.

There are 80,000 Clean Burn functional furnaces and boilers located throughout the world that burn millions of gallons of used-oil each year on-site, at the point of generation. This volume of used-oil would otherwise be transported on highway systems and pose a considerable risk to spills and/or contamination to the environment.

Clean Burn is an ENERGY STAR® partner. The company holds numerous industry certifications and works with the U.S. government, the Environmental Protection Agency and various associations to help coordinate the establishment of standards and regulations related to heat recovery and recycling efforts involving used motor oils. For more information on Clean Burn, visit www.cleanburn.com or call 1-800-331-0183.

MetroPark Recycles Oil To Heat Offices
Using reclaimed motor oil saves money, time and carbon emissions.

By Dave Larsen
Dayton Daily News

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LEOLA, PA – Employees at the 25 Five Rivers MetroParks facilities in the greater Dayton, Ohio area feel like they’ve struck gold – black gold. They’ve recently started collecting used motor oil from service vehicles that maintain the system’s nearly 15,000 acres. They’re recycling the used-oil to generate heat for their offices and workshop. The environmentally friendly effort has spurred neighboring businesses and residents to contribute their used oil to the earth-friendly action.

According to Dave Spitler, assistant park manager, he was searching for a better way to heat buildings other than using wood-burning stoves. “There was a big cost factor in man hours to have staff members cut and split wood for the stoves,” says Spitler. “The Clean Burn furnace that we’ve installed is an economical and ecological solution for Five Rivers MetroParks.”

Used oil storage tanks now collect hundreds of gallons of recycled motor oil from the park’s 99 fleet vehicles, 98 small motorized vehicles (including Gators and lawn mowers), as well as community contributions. After being refined, the oil is pushed through a filter and pre-heated. Then the oil is injected into the Clean Burn furnace and burned at 1,800 degrees. The high temperatures create low emissions (less than one percent allowable by EPA standards) and generate enough heat to warm the park’s 2,400-square-foot facility.

Prior to obtaining the Clean Burn system, the park hired contractors to haul away and dispose of used oil. That costly process had the potential for environmental damage through spills and used more fossil fuels for transporting the waste oil. The furnace saves labor hours from the cutting of timber and provides an environmental, on-site system for recycling used motor oil.

“I’ve sent oil recycle barrels to all MetroParks facilities to collect their used oil,” says Spitler. “Each park saves money since they no longer have to pay anyone to properly dispose of the oil. We bring the full barrels to the central furnace area and replace them with empty barrels. This is a sensible solution that would be viable for other parks nationwide to adapt in order to save money and close the loop on recycling efforts.”

There are 80,000 Clean Burn functional furnaces and boilers located throughout the world that burn millions of gallons of used-oil each year on-site, at the point of generation. This volume of used-oil would otherwise be transported on highway systems and pose a considerable risk to spills and/or contamination to the environment.

Clean Burn is an ENERGY STAR® partner. The company holds numerous industry certifications and works with the U.S. government, the Environmental Protection Agency and various associations to help coordinate the establishment of standards and regulations related to heat recovery and recycling efforts involving used motor oils. For more information on Clean Burn, visit www.cleanburn.com or call 1-800-331-0183.

LEOLA, PA – Clean Burn, the leading manufacturing of used-oil furnaces and boilers, has capped off its 30th anniversary year by receiving the “2009 Save Energy Now Energy Saver” award by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Industrial Technologies Program.

The Energy Saver award is presented to those companies that participate in a Save Energy Now energy assessment and successfully achieve more than 75,000 MMBtu total energy savings or more than 7.5 percent total energy savings. One of the unique aspects that made Clean Burn eligible for this award is that the company heats its 125,000 square foot manufacturing facility with recycled used-oil through the company’s boilers and furnaces. The company does not use any electricity or natural gas for heat.

“The used-oil furnaces and boilers we construct are dedicated to saving energy, so it makes perfect sense that our manufacturing facility should have a similar goal,” says Ryan Gamber, engineering manager for Clean Burn. “We worked with an energy consultant to assess key industrial process systems and identify cost-saving opportunities. By implementing the recommended actions, Clean Burn has taken the necessary steps to help reduce our nation’s energy use and shrink our carbon footprint.”

Save Energy Now is a national initiative to reduce industrial energy intensity 25 percent or more in 10 years. Companies nationwide can partner with DOE, participate in no-cost energy assessments, and use ITP’s proven resources to reduce energy use and improve efficiency, while increasing profits.

In 2009, ITP awarded 140 plants for making significant progress in implementing the energy savings opportunities identified through a Save Energy Now energy assessment. In total, the award recipients achieved more than $47 million in cost savings and 6.4 trillion Btu in total energy savings.

There are 80,000 Clean Burn functional furnaces and boilers located throughout the world that burn used-oil each year on-site, at the point of generation. This volume of used-oil would otherwise be transported on highway systems and pose a considerable risk to spills and/or contamination to the environment.

Clean Burn is an ENERGY STAR® partner. The company holds numerous industry certifications and works with the U.S. government, the Environmental Protection Agency and various associations to help coordinate the establishment of standards and regulations related to heat recovery and recycling efforts involving used motor oils. For more information on Clean Burn, visit www.cleanburn.com or call 1-800-331-0183.

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PHOTOGRAPHY: For images of Clean Burn products and more information, visit www.cleanburn.com and click on the “Media Room” site.

Resources
o Save Energy Now Web site: www.eere.energy.gov/industry/saveenergynow/
o Save Energy Now recognition Web page: www.eere.energy.gov/industry/saveenergynow/recognition.html

LEOLA, PA – The new book, “Bringing It Back Around” provides step-by-step guidance for schools and communities to launch their own recycling center. The story of the student-run Purdy Recycling Center at Purdy High School in Missouri focuses on how students created a thriving, profitable recycling business to fund scholarships and club activities.

Available for $30 each (postage included) at the club website of spanish.purdy.k12.mo.us, the 63-page full-color book was written by teacher Gerry Wass, who serves as coordinator of the project. “We wanted to share our story and inspire other schools and communities to develop similar recycling projects across the country,” says Wass, a world languages instructor at Purdy High School. “In just under four years these students have made this into a profitable endeavor raising more than $6,000 while satisfying a community need.”

According to Wass, a limited number of free copies of the book will be available to the first individuals contacting him through the website.

Clean Burn®, a corporate sponsor of the book project, has a Clean Burn furnace in the Purdy Recycling Center. The furnace recycles used motor oil to generate heat for the stand-alone facility.

“Once you have a source of used oil, the most environmentally-sound way of disposing of it is to burn it to heat a building in the winter,” says Wass. “The Clean Burn furnace hangs from the ceiling, out of the way of other recycling efforts, and has allowed us to collect used oil filters from industrial clients like auto dealerships and auto repair garages.

“Once crushed, a 55-gallon container of used filters generates between eight and ten gallons of used motor oil — even if they’ve been drained. We add this to the other used motor oils we collect from our school bus fleet and other sources. The Clean Burn furnace transforms the used motor oil into free heat for our facility.”

Traditionally used in locations that generate large amounts of used motor oil — such as tractor trailer and heavy equipment facilities — this is one of the first times a Clean Burn unit has been used in a “home grown” recycling center project.

For additional details on the Purdy Recycling Project, visit spanish.purdy.k12.mo.us.

There are 80,000 Clean Burn functional furnaces and boilers located throughout the world that burn millions of gallons of used-oil each year on-site, at the point of generation. This volume of used-oil would otherwise be transported on highway systems and pose a considerable risk to spills and/or contamination to the environment.

Clean Burn is an ENERGY STAR® partner. The company holds numerous industry certifications and works with the U.S. government, the Environmental Protection Agency and various associations to help coordinate the establishment of standards and regulations related to heat recovery and recycling efforts involving used motor oils. For more information on Clean Burn, visit www.cleanburn.com or call 1-800-331-0183.

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LEOLA, PA – When television viewers tune in on Friday, October 9, 2009 to the Science Channel’s popular How It’s Made television show, they’ll learn the intricacies of how Clean Burn manufactures its furnaces and boilers. The scheduled segment at 9:00pm EST features step-by-step details on the assembly of Clean Burn units used by companies worldwide to recycle used motor oil.

“We’re honored to be included on this popular show that’s seen worldwide, says Morris Mantey, vice president of marketing for Clean Burn. “Our products allow businesses to recycle used-oil on-site to generate heat in an environmentally-friendly process that is a ‘win-win’ for every user. A Clean Burn customer reduces the risk of spills and contamination to the environment, significantly lowers their fuel costs, and recoups their investment on the unit within a very short time.”

Now in its 13th season, How It’s Made can be seen worldwide on The Science Channel with repeat segments on both The Science Channel and The Discover Channel. The show is translated into 30 languages and features intriguing segments that showcase how different products are constructed.

“We’re excited to have our products and technology featured on the series 6, episode 15 show,” says Mantey. “We believe the segment will help us educate people about both the environmental savings and the substantial cost savings businesses can experience annually on their fuel bills by recycling used-oil.”

Typical businesses employing Clean Burn products to recycle used motor oil include automotive dealerships, automotive service centers, fast lube centers, truck fleet service centers, car washes, and operations using large agricultural equipment. Clean Burn products are also used in the industrial/marine industries, the recreation motor home industry and in waste management/pollution control industries.

“Any facility that generates used-oil on-site has the potential for significant savings with Clean Burn systems,” says Mantey. “The return on investment is tremendous and the reduction of risk to the environment is significant.”

Clean Burn Products
Based in Lancaster County, Pa. since 1979, Clean Burn manufactures a variety of heating systems to help small and large businesses recycle used-oil on-site, and to provide free heat while preserving the environment. Products available from Clean Burn include:

• Used-Oil Coil Tube Boilers recycle used-oil into hot water technology. The recycled used-oil generates hot water for use in car washes, baseboard heating, in-floor heating and ice melt applications. UL listed for use in central heating systems, the Models CB-200-CTB, CB-350-CTB and CB-500-CTB can be used in combination to create a boiler system for any facility.

• Low Profile Used-Oil Furnaces are ideal for small to mid-sized facilities and those with limited ceiling heights. These systems can be utilized as unit heaters or can be ducted as central furnaces. Hot air discharge louvers can be installed to direct heat precisely where it’s needed in a facility. Used-Oil Furnace models CB-1750, CB-2500 and CB-3250 comply with all EPA regulations and can burn a wide range of used-oil for free heat.

• Large Volume Used-Oil Furnaces provide high volume heating capacity for large facilities. These systems can be utilized as unit heaters or can be ducted as central furnaces. Used-Oil Furnace models CB-3500 and CB-5000 comply with all EPA regulations, feature unmatched engineering and quality construction, and employ a patented three-pass heat exchanger.

• Used-Oil Recycling Center is a self-contained, on-site recycling and heating system that allows businesses to store and burn used-oil conveniently and efficiently. The Recycling Center works in tandem with Clean Burn used-oil furnaces and has a UL-listed 250 gallon storage tank that supplies oil to the furnace.

There are 80,000 Clean Burn functional furnaces and boilers located throughout the world that burn millions of gallons of used-oil each year on-site, at the point of generation. This volume of used-oil would otherwise be transported on highway systems and pose a considerable risk to spills and/or contamination to the environment.

Clean Burn is an ENERGY STAR® partner. The company holds numerous industry certifications and works with the U.S. government, the Environmental Protection Agency and various associations to help coordinate the establishment of standards and regulations related to heat recovery and recycling efforts involving used motor oils. For more information on Clean Burn, visit www.cleanburn.com or call 1-800-331-0183.