4 Clean up spills and leaks immediately. Do not hose down spills or leaks. Do not apply soap or detergents to an oil spill in the water. Every marina designs its own policies for the collection and disposal of these materials. Ask about your marina's policy on hazardous waste disposal.
Some automotive shops accept used oil, oil filters and batteries for recycling.
Oil filters must be drained into a pan for 24 hours before they can be recycled. Ask your marina manager to refer you to shops that collect these materials, or to the local hazardous waste collection facility. Never contaminate used oil with another toxic substance such as engine cleaner, gasoline, diesel or transmission fluid. Contaminated oil is more expensive to dispose. 3 Oil absorbent pads should be disposed as hazardous waste.