Can Used Oil Be Recycled?
Yes, used oil is very recyclable. Used oil can be re-refined or processed into fuel oil. Unfortunately, not enough is being recycled. In 1998, 140 million gallons of lubricating oil were sold in California. Approximately 40 percent or 56 million gallons, leaked out of engines or was burned. Yet, of the remaining 84 million gallons, just 64 million gallons were recycled, leaving approximately 20 million gallons unaccounted for and possibly improperly disposed of down storm drains, into lakes or streams, or thrown in the garbage.
