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How do I properly dispose of motor oil?
I successfully changed the oil in my Subaru for the first time (yay!). But now, I’m not sure what to do with the used oil. Can you tell me how to properly dispose of motor oil?
Rachel Rigolino · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Changing your own oil is a monumental achievement—congrats! The easiest way to properly dispose of motor oil may be to take it back to the store where you purchased it.
In many parts of the country, retail stores that sell oil are required to accept used oil. You can find out by calling the store and double-checking.
Another possibility is, of course, your community’s recycling center or landfill. Some communities will help to properly dispose of motor oil by including it in curbside recycling pickup—but check your local regulations about this.
Keep in mind that the oil should be in a plastic container, preferably the one it came in. This is because you don’t want to run the risk of it leaking out, either in your car or in your driveway.
During a rainstorm, motor oil can be washed into storm drains and eventually find its way into streams and lakes.
Now that you have a better sense of how to properly dispose of motor oil, take a minute to discover how to find affordable
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