Recycle Oil in Del Norte County!
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Why Recycling Your Oil is Important
What is Used Oil?
Vehicle crankcase oils
Engine lubricating oils
Transmission fluids
Power Steering
Brake fluids
Gearbox and differential oils
Hydraulic oils
Compressor oils
Turbine oils
Bearing oils
Gear oils
Transformer (electrical) oils
Refrigeration oils
Metalworking oils
Railroad oils
What is NOT Used Oil?
Antifreeze
Brake fluid
Fuels
Grease
Solvents
Other automotive wastes
Substances which are not oils
Oils with a flashpoint below 100ºF
Oils containing more than 1,000 parts per million (ppm) total halogens (unless the rebuttable presumption is rebutted)
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Oils mixed with hazardous waste
Wastewater containing small amounts of used oil
Oils containing 5ppm polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) or greater
Oily wastes that are not used oil
Preparing Oil for Recycling
Step 1: Drain the Oil
- Drain the oil into a pan that can hold twice the volume of oil in your engine’s crankcase.
- Drain it when the engine is warm to ensure smooth flow. The oil is hot! Please use protection.
- Replace the drain plug and store the oil pan to a location where you can safely pour the oil into a container. Wipe up any drips and spills.
Step 2: Transfer the dirty oil into a clean, tight-fitting oil container
- Use a rigid plastic container like a milk jug. Do not overfill the container!
- Don’t put used oil in containers that hold bleach, pesticides, paint or antifreeze. They contain residues that contaminate the oil. Don’t mix solvents or gasoline with your oil, either.
- Don’t forget to seal the bottle, and label it as “Used Oil.” along with the date.
Step 3: Drain the oil filter
- Put the used filter hole-side down on a storage container. Let it drain overnight or for at least twelve hours. You can puncture, crush, open or handle the filter in any way, as long as it is used for preparing the filters for recycling.
- Place the old filter in a leak-proof container (like a coffee can with a lid, or a resealable plastic bag). Label it “Drained Used Oil Filter,” and include the date.
- Replace the old oil filter with a new one.
Step 4: Take your used oil and oil filters in for recycling.
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Preventing Marine Spills
Oil Spills Damage the Environment!
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What can I do to prevent marine spills?
Frequently Asked Questions
Label the container and bring it to our annua, FREE household hazardous waste collection event!
Power steering, transmission and brake fluids can be brought to used oil collection sites using the same preparation process. Don’t forget to use seperate labeled containers! See also: What is and what is NOT used oil.