When one gallon of oil is poured in the sewer, ending up in a waste water treatment system, it can cause thousands of dollars of damage. Not only is it costly when oil is disposed of improperly it is also illegal. In the State of Utah it is against the law to dump oil in landfills, sewers, drainage systems, septic tanks, surface and ground water, or on the ground. Residents of North Logan City are being encouraged by the Bear River Health Department to properly dispose of their used oil. Acceptable oils for recycling include motor lubrication oil, hydraulic oils, and transmission fluids.
Oil is never past the point of use.
In fact, as long as it stays in the recycling system it can be useful. North Logan City has established a used oil collection site at the city shop. They are prepared to take up to 55 gallons of oil from an agricultural operation, but please call first to make sure they have enough storage area. However residents are encouraged to bring in their used oil on a more frequent basis. By properly disposing of used oil, residents of North Logan City are not only abiding by the law, we are also protecting the water systems, crops, and wildlife in our community.