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TIPS FOR RECYCLING USED MOTOR OIL AND ANTIFREEZE

The Department of Environmental Protection encourages used oil collection sites to accept used filters and incorporate them into recycling programs.

           DO'S

bullet DO recycle used motor oil.
bullet DO use a drip pan to collect as much oil as possible and prevent spills.
bullet DO puncture the dome end of the filter and allow it to hot drain for at least 12 hours prior to disposal
bullet DO pour the used oil into a clean, empty, sealable container such as a plastic milk jug.  Specialized containers can be purchased at local auto parts stores. 

           DO NOT'S

bulletDO NOT dispose of these products in the trash, down the drain, or into the sewers.
bulletDO NOT put used oil in a container that previously stored antifreeze or chemicals.
bulletDO NOT mix used oil with any other substances

Places to dispose of clean used motor oil only:  

Hempfing's Service Center located at 875 Broadway

Walmart South Hanover located at 1881 Baltimore Street

Auto Zone located at 879 Baltimore Street

Advanced Auto located at 1140 Carlisle Street

Cooper Motors located at 985 York Street

Place to dispose of clean anti-freeze only:

Cooper Motors located at 985 York Street

Renn Kirby Chevrolet located at 791 York Road, Gettysburg

Mike's KARS located 940 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg