Used Motor Oil Recycling

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1st Quarter Collection Report 2004 and Newsletter

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3rd Quarter Collection Report 2004 and Newsletter

1st Quarter Collection Report 2003, and Newsletter
2nd Quarter Collection Report 2003 and Newsletter 
3rd Quarter Collection Report 2003 and Newsletter
4th Quarter Collection Report 2003 and Newsletter


Si lo tira, si lo toma. You dump it, you drink it.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has announced a used oil management outreach program with  materials designed for Hispanic owners and managers of automotive service and repair shops and their Hispanic employees, consumers, and do-it-yourselfers (DIY'ers). For more information click here.

Oil & Water Don't Mix
Dumping is Harmful!

Used motor oil dumped down sewers can seriously disrupt operations at wastewater treatment facilities. If it is dumped on the ground or buried in landfills, harmful material can percolate through soil, contaminating ground water resources. Oil slicks, created when used oil is dumped down storm drains or discharged from boats, reduces sunlight penetration, limits photosynthesis, and depletes dissolved oxygen supplies destroying aquatic resources. Not only is dumping harmful and potentially life-threatening to Maryland's wildlife and precious natural resources - it's illegal!

Recycling is Easy!

If you change your own motor oil, you can recycle it at more than 162 publicly operated collection tanks across the state at no cost to you.

• Place oil in a leak proof, reusable container with a tight -fitting cap.
• Additional oil can be recovered by draining used oil filters. (A thoroughly drained filter can be disposed of in the trash or recycled).
• Don't mix recovered product with water, gasoline, antifreeze, solvents or any other substance. REMEMBER - Used oil only!

Preserve Our Resources

Maryland Environmental Service administers the Maryland Used Oil Recycling Act on behalf of the Maryland Department of the Environment. MES is responsible for implementing a program to increase the number of used oil collection facilities, provide public education material and maintain an information center to encourage citizens to recycle used motor oil.

Since 1988, more than 7.3 million gallons of used motor oil have been collected for proper disposal.

To find a used oil recycling center nearest you, or for more information, simply email us at mes@menv.com or call the Maryland Environmental Service toll free at 1 - 800 - 4RECYCLE (1-800-473-2925).                    

Annual Report - click here to read the Maryland Used Motor Oil and Antifreeze Recycling Program 2003 Annual Report.

More Used Motor Oil Recycling Info
Check out the American Petroleum Institute (API) website www.recycleoil.org for more information. Or for a Maryland used oil recycling location near you click here.