Automotive oil recycling

Waste oil collection for recycling at the Fairgreen Amenity Site, Portadown

Automotive oil recycling involves the recycling of used oils and the creation of new products from the recycled oils, and includes the recycling of motor oil and hydraulic oil. Oil recycling also benefits the environment:[1] increased opportunities for consumers to recycle oil lessens the likelihood of used oil being dumped on lands and in waterways. For example, one gallon of motor oil dumped into waterways has the potential to pollute one million gallons of water.[2][3]

  1. ^ Morton, Peter (November 26, 1991). "Refining sector kicks off oil recycling effort. (in Canada)". The Oil Daily. Retrieved April 17, 2012. (subscription required)
  2. ^ Alongi, Paul (April 16, 2012). "Greenville County hopes to accelerate oil recycling". GreenvilleOnline.com. Retrieved April 17, 2012.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Swain, Liz (January 1, 2003). "Used Oil Recycling". Environmental Encyclopedia. Retrieved April 17, 2012. (subscription required)