To prevent oil from being dumped on the ground or poured down drains and polluting soil, surface and groundwater, state and federal laws require proper disposal of used oil. In most cases, that means recycling it. But staying legal isn’t the only reason for restoring life to old oil. Conserving this non-renewable resource reduces dependence on imported oil. In fact, producing 2.5 quarts of new, high-quality lube oil requires 42 gallons of crude, but just one gallon of used oil. Recycling oil reduces waste, saves natural resources, and helps create jobs, too.Oil recycling may even put some money in your
