The Department of Environmental Management announced a new used motor oil collection site for household do-it-yourself generators in a May 28, 2019, press release.
Used motor oil can only be dropped off during business hours, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. After-hour drop-offs are not acceptable.
Acceptable materials are:
Used motor oil
Gear oil
Shock oil
Hydraulic oil
Transmission oil
Diesel
There is a 10-gallon limit for household do-it-yourself generators only. Do not use bleach, antifreeze or pesticide bottles to transport your used motor oil, as this is hazardous and will contaminate the oil.
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Continuation of this program will be put at risk if unacceptable materials are placed in the used motor oil container.
The department thanks Cartow, located at 64-1055 Māmalahoa Highway in Waimea, for volunteering to accept used motor oil from the community. Without their assistance, this drop-off location would not have been possible.
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