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How do you dispose of old engine oil?
I decided to transition into changing my own oil at home, but I just ran into a problem. How do you dispose of old engine oil?
Melanie Mergen · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
This is a great question to be asking; disposing of old engine oil improperly even after just one change has a disastrous effect on the environment, not to mention that it’s illegal. Luckily, some car repair shops and city recycling programs will accept used motor oil—they can provide you with more details about how you should store it and deliver it to them.
- Empty oil from your drip pan into an appropriate storage container (ideally the original container, if you have it)
- Don’t let the motor oil mix with other fluids—this will make it unrecyclable.
- Store it in a cool, dry place until you’re able to drop it off at a recycling location
For more information on handling used oil at home, you can visit the EPA’s website.
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