All of us in California must do our part to recycle or reuse our valuable resources. Most Californians own something that uses motor oil, either an automobile, boat, motorcycle, tractor, or lawn mower. If you service your vehicles, it is important to remember to recycle your used oil, filters and any other automobile fluid so that we do not pollute our waterways and other precious resources. Next time you change your oil ask for re-refined oil and become part of the solution.
Farmers can find re-refined oil in bulk at most oil distribution facilities.
Most of these materials end up in landfills. Disposal is the wrong option for such valuable resources. Buying and using compost, mulch and other soil amendments made with urban organic materials also helps close the recycling loop by putting these precious commodities back into soil instead of wasting them in landfills. Making compost on farms, backyards, and school gardens or using worm bins for kitchen scraps conserves resources and uses valuable organic material.