Even though they have a recycling symbol on the bottom, plastic motor oil containers should not be added to your curbside recycling bin. The residual film inside can contaminate a load of recyclables. Instead, if you replace your motor oil at home, use the container that held the new oil to hold your old oil, and then take that to a disposal facility. It solves two problems: It lets you dispose of old oil properly, and professionals will recycle the plastic container.
Do Just One Thing for October 14, 2016
