How to Recycle Used Motor Oil
Did you know that used motor oil never wears out? It just gets dirty and can be recycled, cleaned, and used again. Recycling used motor oil conserves a natural resource (oil) and is good for the environment. Motor oil poured onto the ground or into storm drains, or tossed into trash cans (even in a sealed container) can contaminate and pollute the soil, groundwater, streams, and rivers – plus, it's illegal.
If you change your own oil in your vehicles, you are legally required to recycle the used motor oil. Recycling the oil also protects the environment and conserves a valuable resource. That's a winning combination.
In Paramount there are two ways to recycle used oil: You can drop off your used oil and filters at two convenient Certified Collection Centers. (It’s a good idea to call before taking oil and filters to the listed centers.) They are:
Kragen Auto Parts Texaco XPress Lube 15725 Downey Ave. 8627 Rosecrans Ave. (562) 272-1433 (562) 634-6530
You can also have your used oil and filters picked up from your home by calling 1-800-HHWPKUP. This service is free.
Here are some tips for recycling used motor oil:
• Contaminated Oil Is Not Accepted.
Cómo Reciclar el Aceite de Motor Usado
¿Sabía que el aceite de motor usado nunca se desgasta? Solamente se ensucia, y se puede reciclar, limpiar, y usar de nuevo. Al reciclar el aceite de motor usado se conserva un recurso natural (el aceite) y se beneficia al medio ambiente. El aceite de motor vaciado al suelo ó a los desagües, ó tirado en los contenedores de basura (aunque esté en un recipiente sellado) puede contaminar la tierra, las aguas subterráneas, los arroyos, y los ríos—y además, es ilegal.
Si cambia el aceite de sus propios vehículos, es requisito reciclar el aceite usado y reduce esta amenaza de contaminación. Cuando lleva el aceite usado a un centro certificado de reciclaje, está protegiendo el ambiente y conservando un recurso valioso. Es una combinación ganadora.
En Paramount, puede dejar su aceite de motor y filtros usados en dos Centros de Recolección Certificados convenientes. (Es buena idea llamar antes de llevar el aceite y los filtros.) Estos centros son:
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• Carry oil in clean, non-breakable, non-metal containers.
• Do not mix oil with bleach, paint, solvents or automotive fluids.
• Maximum container size is 5 gallons.
• Maximum drop-off is 20 gallons per day.
For more information on this or other recycling issues, please call 1-888-CLEAN-LA. This information was funded by a grant from the California Integrated Waste Management Board. Zero Waste – You Make It Happen!
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Shuttle hours are Monday to Saturday from 7 am to 9 am, 11 am to 1 pm, and 4 pm to 6 pm. Shuttle leaves every 10-15 minutes during these hours.
For more information, please call (562) 220-2121
Kragen Auto Parts Texaco XPress Lube 15725 Downey Ave. 8627 Rosecrans Ave. (562) 272-1433 (562) 634-6530
O para la coleccion gratis de aceite usado a domicilio, llame a Curbside Inc. a 1-800-449-7587. Consejos Para Reciclar Aceite:
• Aceite Contaminado – No Se Acepta.
• Lleve su aceite en un recipiente limpio e irrompibleno y no use recipientes de metal.
• No mezcle aceite con blanquedor, pinturas, solventes u otros liquidos de automovil.
• Tamaño maximo de recipiente: 5 galones.
• Maximo que se puede llevar: 20 galones por dia.
Recicle Aceite Usado, para mas informacion llame al 1-888CLEAN-LA. Financiado por una beca del California Integrated Waste Management Board.
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6/10/09 - 6:30 PM Planning Commission
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