2007-10-23 05:48:19 · 10 answers · asked by maeve k 2 in Environment ➔ Other - Environment
Hi all. Thank you for your answers so far. I should have added that I live in Ireland. Is there anyone who knows what the story is here?
2007-10-23 10:09:08 · update #1
If your local council doesn't take it, approach one of your local garages and see if they will include it with their old oil.
2007-10-25 20:47:53 · answer #1 · answered by k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Engine oil can be recycled by taking it to any of the Community Recycling Centres or council 'tips' around the borough Etc. You can be prosecuted if you pour the oil down the drain because this can have serious environmental impacts on nearby watercourses.
2007-10-23 12:55:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was going to say take it to the local council tip....but everyone else just said it.
We usually save the can the new oil came in, and use an old funnel to pour the old oil into it.
Edit- hi, just saw your addition about Ireland. Don't know how local services are run over there, but I should contact your local environmental services department and ask them!
2007-10-23 13:22:35 · answer #3 · answered by chip2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most councils recycling collections will take it as long as it is in a sealed container, otherwise recycling banks at supermarkets and council tips.
2007-10-23 12:52:31 · answer #4 · answered by neogriff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of your Auto parts stores will take used oil. Checker Auto is one of the many that does take your used oil and will recycle it for you.
2007-10-23 12:56:09 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
local Council Tip
2007-10-23 15:29:17 · answer #6 · answered by steve j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walmart tire and lube. At least the ones in Austin, Texas take used oil. But they don't make it easy. They don't advertise it and only accept oil during certain hours. They don't accept it whenever they are open, only during certain hours. Ask at your local Walmart.
2007-10-23 13:30:47 · answer #7 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at the local dump in a special container
2007-10-23 13:03:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your local council tip will recycle it for you.
2007-10-23 12:55:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe most auto service shops can take it.
2007-10-23 12:55:30 · answer #10 · answered by Max 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋