Did you know….

If you recycle just two gallons of used oil it can generate enough electricity to run the average household for almost 24 hours.

Cars are an indispensable fact of life for most of us. So is a clean supply of drinking water. What we do with the used oil from our cars plays an important role in balancing our desire for convenient transportation with our desire for a clean and healthy environment.

Motor oil doesn’t wear out – it just gets dirty. The oil you take to a collection center to be recycled, it can be reprocessed and used in furnaces for heat, or in power plants to generate electricity for homes, schools and businesses.

DO YOU CHANGE YOUR OWN OIL!

As one of millions of do-it-yourselfers you can help save energy and a valuable resource by recycling the used motor oil from your car, truck, boat, recreational vehicle and lawnmower.

Recycling is one way you can demonstrate your commitment to maintaining a clean environment. By taking your used motor oil to a collection center you are keeping it out of your drinking water, off the beaches and away from wildlife.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Drain the oil from the car’s engine into a pan that can hold twice the volume of oil in the crankcase. Draining should be done when the oil is warm to ensure that any sludge flows out smoothly. Allow the oil to drain until the oil is flowing at a slow, intermittent drip.
Replace the drain plug and then move the oil pan to a location where you can safely pour the oil into a container. Wipe up any drips with a paper towel.

Using a funnel, pour oil into a clean plastic bottle with a lid that screws on tightly – a plastic milk jug is ideal.

Avoid plastic bottles once used for bleach, cleaners, or other automobile fluids, such as antifreeze – they can contain residues that contaminate the oil. Avoid paint cans and other metal containers, or containers used for gasoline.

Take your container of used oil to a designated collection site in your area. Many service stations with repair facilities and oil change shops will accept your used oil for no charge.

RECYCLING OIL FILTERS

Used oil filters are recyclable because they’re made of steel. They are being recycled today into new steel products, such as cans, cars, appliances and construction materials. Some states have banned used oil filters from the landfill while others have placed restrictions on how they can be discarded. Click Here to search for regulations in your state.