Recycling Oil

People who change their own automobile oil remove at least 200 million gallons of oil each year. This oil is still useful, if it is recovered, but only about 10%% of it is recovered and recycled. Usually, the oil gets thrown in the trash in containers, or poured out someplace where it can find its way into our drinking water. This is not only a problem, but a waste, since the oil can be cleaned up and used again. Not only does this oil find its way back to our sources of drinking water, it also pollutes our lakes and streams. Used oil should be put in leak-proof containers. Different states have different ways of dealing with the oil to be recycled, but in general there are always places to drop off your used oil. If you don't know of one, call your local garage, or call your city or county to find out how you can have your old oil reclaimed and recycled. If you don't have time to let your fingers do the walking, at least ask your mechanic for ideas. Oil is a valuable resource; wars are fought over it. Don't let it be lost for its proper use, and instead be put to the use of ruining the environment.