N FFERSO Y OF JE COUNT Motor Oil Is A The EPA’s Office of Solid Waste has launched a campaign to promote the Hazardous Waste proper management of used motor oil called: A hazardous waste is a liquid, solid, gas or sludge waste that cont “YOU DUMP IT, YOU DRINK IT”
are dangerous or potentially harmful to For more EPA information, go to: the environment or human health. http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater
ains properties that Motor oil contains heavy metals, con- If you are unsure where to safely dispose MotorMotor OilOil taminants, antifreeze, and dirt discarded of your used motor oil, contact the by the car engine during use. Stormwater Management Division or the
Oil improperly Solid Waste Recycling Coordinator at RecyclingRecycling 636-797-5043 disposed of in landfills, Oil destroys ditches, waterways, the delicate or dumped on the ecosystem of ground or in storm the stream. drains can migrate for a safer and into surface and healthier tomorrow ground water and into the nearest stream or lake. It only takes one gallon of oil to contaminate one million gallons of drinking water (USEPA 2000).
Oil can seriously harm aquatic plants and animals. It coats fish gills, prevents oxygen from entering the water, clogs drainage facilities and affects sub- merged vegetation because it blocks the sunlight that is needed for photo- COUNTY OF JEFFERSON synthesis. In other words, it destroys the delicate ecosystem of the stream. County of Jefferson
Stormwater Management Division Fortunately, used motor oil is dirty PO Box 100 rather than worn out, so it can be Hillsboro MO 63050 recycled. However, because motor oil is Stormwater toxic to humans, wildlife and plants, it Phone: 636-797-6228 Fax: 636-797-6227 Management should be disposed of at a local Division Email: [email protected] recycling or disposal facility. 636-797-6228 COLLECTION AND HOW IS RECYCLED TYPES OF RECYCLING RECYCLING OF USED MOTOR OIL USED? PROGRAMS MOTOR OIL
Used motor oil is recycled in different ways. There are two types of recycling What we do with the used motor oil It can be reprocessed into fuel to heat and programs currently in use: drop-off from our cars plays an important role cool homes. Approximately 750 million locations and curbside collection. in balancing our desire for convenient gallons are reprocessed every year and Drop-off locations include service transportation with our desire for a marketed to asphalt plants, steel mills, boil- stations, recycling centers, auto parts clean and healthy environment today ers, pulp and paper mills, and cement kilns. retail stores, quick lubes, and landfills. and for future generations. Reprocessed motor oil can also be burned These locations are effective because Jefferson County, as well as the in furnaces for heat or in power plants to they are familiar, permanent, and petroleum industry in general, request generate electricity for conveniently that you recycle used motor oil at one homes, businesses, or located. of the collection sites for the purpose schools. It can be Curbside collec- of keeping used motor oil out of our blended for marine tion programs waterways and ground water fuels, mixed with allow consumers supplies. asphalts for paving, or to place their oil used to fuel industrial The next time you change your own on the curb for burners. It can be oil, you can make a difference by collection. It, used in specially recycling the oil from your car, truck, however requires designed municipal motorcycle, boat, a hauler to collect garages, space heaters Put used motor oil in a contaminant-free container with a secure RV or lawn- lid and take to a recycling center. DO NOT dump oil down the the oil. Most and automotive bays. storm drain because it drains untreated to the nearest stream, mower. curbside river or lake. Finally, used motor oil programs are By dropping off implemented by your used motor can be re-refined into lubricating oils that meet the same standards as virgin or new private waste haulers or municipal or oil at a recycling private recycling haulers. facility, you can oil. All these methods of recycling help to help prevent conserve valuable energy resources. pollution and Be responsible with used motor oil today and for COUNTY OF JEFFERSON conserve energy future generations. for a safer and healthier tomorrow. County of Jefferson Stormwater Management Division PO Box 100 Recycling Centers: Hillsboro MO 63050 Keep It Safe All Autozone & Jiffy Lube Stores Phone: 636-797-6228 Fax: 636-797-6227 B & L Sanitation—636-942-2557 Email: [email protected]