Always store chemicals out of the reach of children. Before purchasing a pesticide or herbicide, make sure you need one. If you need to use these chemicals, buy only the amount you need. Return to top of Household Hazardous Materials Automobiles Automobiles consume vast quantities of gasoline, motor oil, antifreeze, car batteries, degreasing agents, windshield washing fluid, car waxes and cleaners. While most of these products are necessary for proper operation and maintenance, they are all toxic.
Used oil is a hazardous waste.
The hazards associated with used oil result from the various additives used in its manufacture and from the heavy metal contaminants picked up from use in the internal combustion engine. Oil poured down household drains or directly onto the ground can reach the lakes, rivers and ground water. One quart of oil can pollute 250,000 gallons of drinking water. Used oil is recyclable. Two and one half quarts of lubricating oil is gained by re-refining one gallon of used oil.