AER oilfield waste basics (vac truck loads)
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AER Directive 058 sets requirements for handling, treating, reusing and disposing of oilfield waste from upstream petroleum activity, including responsibilities, methods and documentation (e.g. manifests). Directive 050 covers drilling waste management. Where you can take a load depends on its waste type and the receiving facility's approval.
Who it applies to: Waste generators (licensees), carriers (including vac truck operators) and receiving facilities in Alberta's upstream oil and gas industry.
Official sources (checked Oct 2026)
- AER Directive 058: Oilfield Waste Management Requirements
- AER Directive 050: Drilling Waste Management
- Alberta Energy Regulator
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⚠️ General information only, not legal advice. Always follow your employer's procedures and the current official text of the law. Rules change, and links were checked Oct 2026. Specific numbers are only shown as direct quotes from the linked official source.