LA County to Host Used Oil and Filter Recycling Event in East Los Angeles

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, recycling oil helps sustain nonrenewable resources, conserves energy, and saves money.
Recycling just two gallons of used oil can generate enough electricity to run the average household for almost 24 hours.To assist in this effort, LA County Public Works will host a free used motor oil and oil filter recycling event on Saturday, February 7, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, at O’Reilly
Auto Parts, located at 722 South Atlantic Blvd., Los Angeles.People who recycle oil filters will receive one new oil filter. In addition, free used oil
containers, shop towels, and funnels will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.Items for drop-off should be prepared by placing oil filters in sealed plastic bags and storing used motor oil in leak-proof containers. Used oil should not be mixed with any other liquid, including water.
Used motor oil and oil filters also can be recycled for free at a local certified collection center or on weekends at a County-sponsored Household Hazardous Waste/Electronic Waste collection event. A full calendar of collection events and list of collection centers can be found at www.CleanLA.com.