It is illegal to dispose of used oil in sewers, storm drains, waterways, on the ground or in the trash. Used oil can contain harmful contaminants that can work their way into our ground and surface waters and cause serious pollution. Just one gallon of used oil can contaminate a million gallons of drinking water.

In order to reduce the amount of illegal disposal, Used Oil Collection Centers have been set up throughout the County. You can help by following these tips:

1. Drain your used oil in a clean container;
2. Do not mix any other materials, including water, with used oil;
3. Take your used oil and filter to a Used Oil
   Collection Center for recycling; and
4. Take your empty containers home with you to use the next time you change your oil.

County residents can recycle uncontaminated used motor oil at any of the County-sponsored Used Oil Collection Centers. Up to 20 gallons, in containers holding no more than 5 gallons, can be brought per day. Please see the attendant on site for disposal instruc- tions. State Certified Collection Centers will pay 4¢ per quart of oil. Many Centers also accept used oil filters, automotive batteries and antifreeze.