Recycle used oil. Never dump oil down a storm drain or pour it on the ground. Improper disposal can lead to serious water pollution. Puget Sound Use a hose with a shutoff nozzle when washing cars. Runoff from driveways flows down the street into a storm drain, through the storm sewer system, and directly into waterways without treatment.
Phosphates act as a fertilizer.
When fertilizers reach lakes and streams from runoff, aquatic weeds get bigger. These plants take oxygen out of the water harming aquatic life - fish. Have a supply of litter bags in the car. So before you start packing, make sure your car is ready for the trip.