How does used motor oil cause problems for the environment? Count the ways:

• Used motor oil is insoluble, persistent and contains toxic chemicals and heavy metals.
• It is slow to degrade.
• It sticks to everything from beach sand to bird feathers.
• It is a major source of contamination of waterways and can result in pollution of drinking water resources.

 

By recycling used motor oil you can:

• Conserve natural resources.
• Protect the environment.
• Reuse an existing resource.
• Save energy. Recycling just two gallons of used oil can generate enough electricity to run the average household for almost 24 hours.
• Save money.

Recycling used motor oil is easy
Here is how:

• Do not spill or dump oil on the ground.
• Put used motor oil in a clean plastic container with a tight lid. Never store used motor oil in a container that once held chemicals, food or beverages.
• Do not mix the oil with anything else such as antifreeze, solvent or paint.
• Take the used motor oil to a service station or other location that collects used motor oil for recycling.

To find a recycling location near you visit : www.earth911.org.

Learn more about:
LCRA’s Household Hazardous Waste program
Central Texas Recycling Association

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