GoodHumans Guidelines:Recycle motor oil.

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Recycle motor oil.

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Created by: la la la on 2000-03-27 07:43:28
Last modified by: la la la on 2000-03-27 08:06:39

Summary: Used motor oil is a harmful pollutant that damages plant and animal life, as well as ground water. As it breaks down or is diluted, one gallon of motor oil can contaminate 1000 gl. of fresh water. Recycling motor oil protects the environment.

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API Used Motor Oil Collection and Recycling

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0 points - I pour used motor oil into a hole in the ground or down the drain or storm sewer.	2 points - I pour a thin line of motor oil around my yard to protect against unwanted reptiles and other creatures.	5 points - I coat old fence boards with used motor oil.
50 points - I have used oil stored in my garage or yard in well sealed containers which I intend to recycle.	90 points - I have my oil changed at a shop where they recycle all of the waste oil they take in.	100 points - I recycle my used motor oil at a local recycling program.