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| Used Oil is a useful and valuable petroleum
resource in Utah, however, if not handled properly it will
pollute the state's water, land, air, and environment.Water and
soil contamination occur when any used oil is
spilled, dumped, or leaked on the ground. Used oil can seep through
soil to pollute groundwater, and some used oil will "run off"
into surface lakes and streams. Water pollution can damage fisheries,
make swimming unsafe, and affect culinary water. One misplaced gallon
of used oil can affect the taste and quality of up to one million
gallons of water. Used oil from cars, trucks, motorcycles, lawnmowers,
tractors and other engines contains traces of heavy metals, arsenic
and other chemicals. The chemicals can harm plants, humans or other
animals when the chemicals are absorbed by plants and passed up
the food chain. Because of these problems, it is illegal to dispose
of used oil by dumping it on the ground or in water, and it is also
illegal to place it in your trash. |
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| Legislation was passed in 1994 to help solve
the problem of improper disposal of used oil. The purpose of this
legislation was to make oil collection centers more convenient,
and promote oil recycling to the public. Home mechanics now
have the convenience of Do - It - Yourselfer (DIY) Oil Collection
Centers, making proper disposal even easier. Thanks to the State
of Utah's Department of Environmental Quality, Utah now has over
270 used oil collection centers. These businesses provide a valuable
community service by helping protect the local environment. |
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| Recycling used oil is the smart
and legal disposal method because recycling prevents soil and water
pollution. This is especially important in Utah with the dry climate
and low water reserves. |
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