Used Motor Oil and Oil Filters

by Earth911
Published on April 2nd, 2007
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Learn how to properly dispose of used motor oil and oil filters.

Did you know that each year over 180 million gallons of motor oil are disposed of illegally by people who change the oil in their trucks and cars?

Never put motor oil in the trash or pour it on the ground or into a storm drain. Motor oil can be 100% recycled! Many oil change centers and auto part stores will take your oil hassle free. Many waste haulers offer curbside collection of used motor oil as well.

Search the green Earth 911 locator box at the top of this page for a motor oil recycling center near you. Don’t forget to recycle your used oil filter too!

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2 Comments

  1. come2ciwmb

    posted on July 31st, 2007 at 2:29 pm

    I think the following should be edited into the line above “Post a comment”: Never put motor oil in the trash or pour it on the ground or into a stormdrain. Motor oil can be 100% recycled! Many oil change centers and auto part stores will take your oil hassle free. Search on this page for a motor oil recycle center near you.

    Steve Lambert
    CIWMB Used Oil Program
    Registration & Certification

  2. Oil disposal/oil change questions - TractorByNet.com

    posted on September 17th, 2007 at 5:35 pm

    [...] some facilities that will take your oil/filter and may be able to answer more of your questions. Used Motor Oil and Oil Filters

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