1. Why should I recycle?
2. What are the benefits of recycling?
3. I have plenty of waste vegetable oil which I have to pay to dispose of. Can you collect it?
4. What is recycled vegetable oil used for?
5. What is recycled motor oil used for?
6. How many companies like yours provide the service of picking up oil?
7. Is re-refined motor oil OK to use in my car?
8. Where can I buy re-refined motor oil?
9. Is used oil considered a hazardous waste?
10. What is the best way to store used motor oil before recycling?
11. What happens if I don't recycle?
12. Why is it important to change my engine's oil?



Answers:

1. Why should I recycle?

Recycling waste vegetable oil, the motor oil from your car, truck, motorcycle, boat, RV, or lawnmower is one way that you can demonstrate your commitment to protect the environment for future generations while conserving energy resources.

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2. What are the benefits of recycling?

Recycling keeps used oil from rivers, streams, or lakes. It also keeps oil out of our ground water supplies which can affect your drinking water. Recycling oil saves energy and a valuable resource. Click here for more information about the benefits of recycling.

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3. I have plenty of waste vegetable oil which I have to pay to dispose of. Can you collect it?

YES, we will collect Waste Vegetable Oil (WVO) from any restaurant, bar, or hotel in the Houston area. If you have grease available then schedule a pickup. We can provide clean 55 gallon drums for you to keep the grease until it can be collected. We do not charge for the collection.

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4. What is recycled vegetable oil used for?

Used vegetable oil can be reprocessed into clean burning biodiesel fuel that can be used in most diesel trucks and cars. It can also be used to make soaps, skin products, candles, perfumes and other personal care and cosmetic products.

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5. What is recycled motor oil used for?

Used motor oil can be reprocessed into fuel that can be used in furnaces for heat, or in power plants to generate electricity for homes, schools and businesses. It can also be used in industrial and utility boilers, blended for marine fuels, and other uses. Used motor oil can also be re-refined into lubricating oils that meet the same API specifications as virgin motor oil.

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6. How many companies like yours provide the service of picking up oil?

If you look under "rendering" or "grease traps" in the phone book, you will find information on other local companies who may collect oil. However, other companies may just send it to the landfill. We don't. We recycle every drop. It's just better that way.

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7. Is re-refined motor oil OK to use in my car?

Yes. You can achieve the same level of performance from a re-refined motor oil product as you can from virgin oil. Before buying a re-refined oil product, check to see that it has the API Service Symbol "donut" (which identifies the performance level, viscosity, and energy-conserving properties) and the API Certification Mark "Starburst".

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8. Where can I buy re-refined oil?

Contact your automotive suppliers or local retailers and ask if they carry re-refined oil. For more information, please click here.

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9. Is used oil considered a hazardous waste?

The federal government does not consider used oil that is destined for recycling a hazardous waste. There are three states, however, that have classified used oil as a hazardous waste (CA, MA, and RI). These three states require special handling for used oil. In all other states, used oil is handled like a typical household hazardous waste such as paint, stains, varnishes, pesticides, and many cleaning products.

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10. What is the best way to store used motor oil before recycling?

Be sure to store your used motor oil in a container that will not leak - many people use milk jugs with a secure cap. Do not mix other substances like antifreeze or transmission fluid with the used oil. Store it away from children and sources of ignition.

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11. What happens if I don't recycle?

Improperly disposed used oil can end up in landfills, sewers, back yards, or storm drains. In all of these cases, soil, groundwater and even drinking water may be contaminated. Used oil poured down your sewer line can damage your community's water treatment system - contaminating your drinking water and costing you money. In most areas improper disposal of used oil is a crime. Click here to learn about recycling used motor oil.

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12. Why is it important to change my engine's oil?

Oil is an essential part of your engine's life. It keeps your car running efficiently though all types of weather extremes. But oil does get dirty. When that happens, it can clog engine parts. To help maintain the life of your car, follow the recommendations in your owners manual.

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