The Safety of Cleaning Oil for Recycling

Refining used oil creates usable lubrication oil.

Recycling food-based and engine-based oil protects the environment, creates energy and costs nothing. Free oil recycling programs ensure people dispose of their used oils properly and safely. You can even receive money and reduce pollution by safely recycling oil.

Engine Oil

California, Maryland and Rhode Island consider engine oil a hazardous waste. Safely place used oil in an appropriate container before disposing of it at a local recycling center. The Filter Manufacturers Council provides information on safe disposal of oil filters too. Recycle centers refine used oil for reuse.

Kitchen Oil

Restaurant fryer oil and excess vegetable oil help create biofuels. Allow used kitchen oils to cool before collecting for disposal. Biodiesel companies may pay for used kitchen oils as it drive their business.

Disposal

The American Petroleum Institute (API) offers an engine oil and certification system for engine oil manufacturers interested in an unbiased quality rating. API also lists engine oil recycling centers on their website. Auto repair shops, service stations and oil change companies also recycle engine oil.

References

• Food Service Warehouse: Recycling Used Oil from the Commercial Kitchen
• American Petroleum Institute : Frequently Asked Questions

Resources

• Valley News Live: The importance of used motor oil recycling
• Filter Manufacturers Council: Recycle Your Filter