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How to Recycle Used Engine Oil

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Take the oil that lubricated your car and recycle it so it can heat a home.

Motor oil, when recycled, can be re-refined into a stock used to make lubricating oil. This re-refined oil can provide electricity for homes and help reduce the price of fuel. Recycling used oil is simple and can be done by bringing the fuel to a collection center that then sends it to a refinery for reprocessing. Most auto repair shops choose to recycle oil even without your request, but verifying their recycling policy before they do the work will help guarantee that the oil does not go to waste.

Instructions

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      Go to earth911.com to locate the recycling center closest to you.

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      Fill in the search box on the website's main page. Type in "used motor oil" as the type of recycling center you want, and then enter your zip code. Click "Search" to locate the nearest center.

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      Choose the location you would like to use for recycling. Bring the used oil to the center and donate it for reprocessing.

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