The very first thing my dad taught me when I got a new car was how to change my own oil. It’s a great skill to have, but his lesson skipped an important step: how to recycle used motor oil. I’ll admit ...

Performing an oil change can be extremely enjoyable — watching that used sludge drain out and replacing it with clean amber liquid can even help you feel more connected to the engine. However, many ...

Used motor oil can and should be recycled. It poses significant health and environmental risks if discarded improperly, and it offers a more efficient, less carbon-intensive alternative to making new ...

I once had an oil pan with an “Exxon Valdez” sticker. Partly a joke, it reminded me to be careful when changing motor oil. Put the pan in the wrong place, drop the oil filter, or get distracted, and ...

Motor oil is an essential component for a properly functioning car. Motor oil lubricates, cools and cleans your engine but it is not them most environmentally sound item. As science has progressed, so ...

Areawide. Find out how to recycle tires, oil filters, used motor oil and other automotive items by using Earth911.org and its companion toll-free phone number, 800-CLEANUP. Both use a ZIP code locator ...

Used oil filters are becoming more commonly accepted in local recycling programs. In many cases, the used oil collection facilities where you take your used motor oil may also accept used oil filters ...