When old used oil is properly recycled, it can be turned into fuel oil or it can be used as raw material which will serve in petrochemical industry. If you are asking yourself where to go to recycle used oil, we will tell you. You can do that in oil community centers, car dealers, service stations and surely in curbside recycle programs.

Things you’ll need

Oil Filter Wrenches

Motor Oil

Oil Filters

Adjustable Oi Filter Wrenches

Used-oil Container Or Gallon Milk Jugs

Motor oil recycling

– Find out where are the recycling centers in your area.

– Drain your oil into container with secure cork on the top. You must use clean container because it is not good when the container has been used for something like chemicals and color. Plastic milk jugs will be perfect for your old oil. Some recycling centers provide containers that can be used only for old oil.

– If you need special container for used oil, you can buy it in automotive store.

– Mark the container with ‘’used oil’’

– Take your oil in the collection or recycling center, a car repair shop or dealer.

– You can contact ‘’CLEANUP’’ too. Type your zip code and you will find out nearest centers in your area.

– Contact some other services to find out whether they can help you with the information about recycling old motor oil.

Tips and warnings

Keep motor oil far from children, pets and other domestic animals.

Do not mix used motor oil with antifreeze because the oil will be contaminated then.