Used Oils include but are not limited to: W hat are you doing Transmission Fluid OIL with your FACTS Lubricating Oil U sed Motor Oil Gear Oil ● 42-60% of drivers are do-it-yourself oil changers. and Filter?
Hydraulic Fluid ● Used motor oil can contain toxic substances such as benzene, lead, zinc, and cadmium. Power-Steering Fluid ● Oil dumped on land reduces soil productivity.
● Oil film on the surface of water prevents the replenish- ment of dissolved oxygen, photosynthesis and blocks WASTE OIL RECYCLING FREE sunlight. DROP OFF LOCATIONS ● In the U.S., less than 60% of used oil is recycled.
Key Largo Transfer Station, 11180 CR 905
Key Largo Advance Auto, MM 99
Key Largo NAPA, MM 99.5
Wheatons, Key Largo, MM 101.5
Long Key Transfer Station, MM 68
Marathon Advance Auto, MM 53
Marathon NAPA Auto Parts, MM53
Big Pine NAPA Auto Parts, 30360 Overseas Hwy. Monroe County Cudjoe Transfer Station, MM 21.5 Solid Waste Management
Key West Advance Auto, 1835 Flagler Ave. (305) 292-4432 1100 Simonton Street , 2-231 Monroe County Key West NAPA, MM 2 Key West, Fl. 33040 Solid Waste Management 1100 Simonton Street, 2-231 NOTE: Please bring oil in a container that (305) 745-4307 Key West, Fl. 33040 you can leave, if necessary. MM 21.5 Blimp Rd. (305) 292-4432 Cudjoe, Fl. 33042 Used Motor Oil and Used Motor Oil Recycling RECYCLE USED OIL Our Environment DOs and DON’T FILTERS
ONE GALLON OF USED MOTOR OIL CONTAMINATES ONE MILLION Do drain used motor oil into a clear, clean plastic drain pan or GALLONS OF WATER container with a tight lid.
The water we drink, the water we swim in, our Do take your used motor oil to a certified Used Oil environment are threatened because many people Collection Center (See back panel for locations). who change their own motor oil do not recycle it. WHY? use a container which will hold no more than five gallons In Florida, over 7 million gallons of used motor oil Do of used motor oil. end up in our trash, soil, sand, torm drains and √ The steel that encloses the actual filter, ocean. Do reuse your used motor oil containers. Put the lid back on can be recovered and transformed into tightly and store it away from children and pets. useful products such as construction rein- Used motor oil contains toxic chemicals such as forcement bar, paper clips, etc. lead, arsenic, and benzene, which are harmful to Do tell your family and friends that recycling used motor oil is humans, marine plants and wildlife. When used easy, convenient, and good for the environment. √ The used oil left in used oil filters can motor oil is not recycled, most of the harmful also be recovered for recycling. chemicals end up in our ground, our mangroves Do Not pour used motor oil into a storm drain or wash down the gutter. and ocean. Recycling used oil is the safest way to Recycling used oil handle it and the best way to protect the environ- Do Not pour used motor oil or place filter in the trash. ment. Please recycle your used oil and filter. filters is EASY! Do Not dump used motor oil on the ground, sand, DUMPING USED MOTOR mangrove, wetlands, canals or ocean. All you have to do is bring your filter to any of
the Monroe County Transfer Stations: OIL IN FLORIDA IS Do Not burn used motor oil. AGAINST THE LAW! Cudjoe Transfer Station, MM 21.5 Do Not do not mix used motor oil with other automobile (305) 745-2513 fluids, including water. That is why Monroe County has implemented a Monday — Saturday 8:00AM - 3:30 PM Used Motor Oil Do Not leave used motor oil at collection centers or ss.403.75 Florida Statutes Long Key Transfer Station, MM 68 Recycling Program. Transfer Stations before or after business hours. (305) 664-2263 or 2269 Selected retailers near you have agreed to accept Monday — Saturday 8:00AM - 3:30 PM used motor oil from the public at no charge. Addi- tionally you can bring your used motor oil to the Key Largo Transfer Station, CR905 Monroe County Transfer Stations. A maximum of (305) 367-4236 five (5) gallons per homeowner is accepted. For Monday — Saturday 8:00AM - 3:30 PM more information contact (305) 745-4307 or (305) 292-4432.