Guide to safely taking care of your old oil.
While some of our Tech Support calls are about which lube oil to use in a Perkins, Duetz, or Deere engine, no one ever asks how to dispose of the old oil legally and properly, i.e. not in a dumpster. So, if you are wondering, here are some ideas:
- Find a licensed and credible waste disposal facility who takes used oil in your area. Many will even pick it up for an extra fee, but typically they have 100 gallon + minimums. So if you have smaller quantities read on;
- Bring it back to the guy who sold you the new oil as in most cases they are obligated to accept it back and dispose of it properly;
- See if your local landfill offers waste oil disposal or hazardous waste drop-off days; and
- Whatever you do, do not dispose of it illegally and unethically. Set an example. Go Green!
