{"organism":"Page","children":[{"organism":"Container.Raw","children":[{"organism":"Metadata","model":{"title":"How to Recycle Your Used Motor Oil","text":"\u003Cp\u003EProper disposal of used motor oil can help keep our environment cleaner.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n","links":[{"name":"How to Recycle Your Used Motor Oil","value":"https://www.pennzoil.com/en_ca/education/motor-oil-maintenance/recycling-used-motor-oil.html"}],"image":{"src":"https://www.pennzoil.com/en_ca/education/motor-oil-maintenance/recycling-used-motor-oil/_jcr_content/root/metadata.shellimg.jpeg/1744709156803/ca-20-motor-oil-facts-and-knowledge-1900x1069.jpeg","alt":"ca 20 MOTOR OIL FACTS AND KNOWLEDGE","width":1890,"height":1067}},"id":"/content/shell/business/pennzoil/en_ca/education/motor-oil-maintenance/recycling-used-motor-oil/jcr_content/root/metadata"},{"organism":"ContentOwner","model":{},"id":"/content/shell/business/pennzoil/en_ca/education/motor-oil-maintenance/recycling-used-motor-oil/jcr_content/root/contentowner"},{"organism":"Container.Header","children":[{"organism":"Container.Raw","ref":"https://www.pennzoil.com/en_ca/_jcr_content/root/header/inherited.model.json","id":"/content/shell/business/pennzoil/en_ca/education/motor-oil-maintenance/recycling-used-motor-oil/jcr_content/root/header/inherited","model":{}},{"organism":"Breadcrumb","model":{"links":[{"name":"Canada English","value":"https://www.pennzoil.com/en_ca.html"},{"name":"Education","value":"https://www.pennzoil.com/en_ca/education.html"},{"name":"Engine Oil Care & Recycling Tips","value":"https://www.pennzoil.com/en_ca/education/motor-oil-maintenance.html"},{"name":"The Importance of Properly Disposing and Recycling Used Motor Oil","value":"https://www.pennzoil.com/en_ca/education/motor-oil-maintenance/recycling-used-motor-oil.html"}]},"id":"/content/shell/business/pennzoil/en_ca/education/motor-oil-maintenance/recycling-used-motor-oil/jcr_content/root/header/breadcrumb"}],"id":"/content/shell/business/pennzoil/en_ca/education/motor-oil-maintenance/recycling-used-motor-oil/jcr_content/root/header","model":{}},{"organism":"Container.Main","children":[{"organism":"Container.Section","children":[{"organism":"PageHeader","color":"inherited","model":{"title":"The Importance of Properly Disposing and Recycling Used Motor Oil"},"id":"/content/shell/business/pennzoil/en_ca/education/motor-oil-maintenance/recycling-used-motor-oil/jcr_content/root/main/section/page_header"},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/business/pennzoil/en_ca/education/motor-oil-maintenance/recycling-used-motor-oil/jcr_content/root/main/section/text","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe proper recycling of used motor oil is essential to protecting the environment and landscape. With just 5.1% of the world’s population, North America consumes 24% of the Earth’s resources\u003Csup\u003E1\u003C/sup\u003E. While more than 75% of waste is recyclable, only about 30% of the waste is truly recycled. The types of items that can be recycled include paper, cardboard, plastic, glass and many other items.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOne of the items you should recycle is used motor oil, especially given the harmful effects it can have if spilled or allowed to seep into the ground. Did you know that used oil is Canada’s single largest source of potentially hazardous material if not managed properly\u003Csup\u003E2\u003C/sup\u003E? Luckily, used motor oil is one of the easiest materials to recycle, thanks to the many automotive retailers and repair shops that will accept used motor oil for proper disposal.\u003C/p\u003E\n"}},{"organism":"StandaloneAsset","color":"inherited","colspan":8,"colstart":3,"id":"/content/shell/business/pennzoil/en_ca/education/motor-oil-maintenance/recycling-used-motor-oil/jcr_content/root/main/section/standalone_asset","model":{"image":{"src":"https://www.pennzoil.com/en_ca/education/motor-oil-maintenance/recycling-used-motor-oil/_jcr_content/root/main/section/standalone_asset.shellimg.jpeg/1744715902909/shutterstock-2038979315.jpeg","caption":"America Recycles day","alt":"Recycle  facility road sign","width":3586,"height":2017}}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/business/pennzoil/en_ca/education/motor-oil-maintenance/recycling-used-motor-oil/jcr_content/root/main/section/text_52302946","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EMany automotive retailers and oil change locations that offer \u003Ca href=\"https://www.pennzoil.com/en_ca/oil-change-retail-locations.html\"\u003EPennzoil Synthetics\u003C/a\u003E will also accept used motor oil back for recycling. Oil change locations such as \u003Ca href=\"https://www.jiffylube.ca/\"\u003EJiffy Lube\u003C/a\u003E and others will also accept used motor oil for proper disposal. To ensure your nearest retailer or oil change center accepts used motor oil, we recommend contacting the location directly.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"StandaloneAsset","color":"inherited","colspan":8,"colstart":3,"id":"/content/shell/business/pennzoil/en_ca/education/motor-oil-maintenance/recycling-used-motor-oil/jcr_content/root/main/section/standalone_asset_1415842700","model":{"image":{"src":"https://www.pennzoil.com/en_ca/education/motor-oil-maintenance/recycling-used-motor-oil/_jcr_content/root/main/section/standalone_asset_1415842700.shellimg.jpeg/1744716110592/ca-22-the-importance-of-properly-disposing-and-recycling-used-motor-oil-1900x1069.jpeg","caption":"Recycling used motor oil","alt":"bottle of motor oil","width":1900,"height":1070}}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/business/pennzoil/en_ca/education/motor-oil-maintenance/recycling-used-motor-oil/jcr_content/root/main/section/text_295822476","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIf you change your own motor oil, there are few tips to keep in mind so that you can properly recycle your used motor oil and filter:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECapture every drop of motor oil by laying out a mat or other floor covering, ensuring it will capture any splashing or overflow.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse a pan big enough to capture all the used motor oil. Some pans even feature a built-in spout to allow for easy transfer to a storage container.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUse storage containers made of plastic that the used motor oil won’t break down – containers made from PE (polyethylene) work best. Motorists also frequently use the original motor oil container, making for easy transportation and ample storage space. Containers like milk cartons are not suitable for storing motor oil.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDo not mix motor oil with other fluids in your vehicle such as coolant, windshield washer or brake fluid. Also avoid storing used motor oil in containers that once housed other fluids, since combining used motor oil with other vehicle fluids may prevent the used motor oil from being properly recycled.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDo not forget the oil filter – it is made of steel and contains some used motor oil too! To drain the filter, punch a hole in the top of the oil filter and let the motor oil drain into the pan used for collecting the motor oil from the engine. The filter will still contain motor oil even after draining, so be certain to bring it with your used motor oil so it can be handled and disposed of by participating locations.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake sure you have a lid that is properly secured on the container. Store it in a cool, dry place until you bring it to be recycled.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n"}},{"organism":"StandaloneAsset","color":"inherited","colspan":8,"colstart":3,"id":"/content/shell/business/pennzoil/en_ca/education/motor-oil-maintenance/recycling-used-motor-oil/jcr_content/root/main/section/standalone_asset_1877752469","model":{"image":{"src":"https://www.pennzoil.com/en_ca/education/motor-oil-maintenance/recycling-used-motor-oil/_jcr_content/root/main/section/standalone_asset_1877752469.shellimg.jpeg/1744716241441/shutterstock-1690788556.jpeg","caption":"Recycling used motor oil","alt":"Man holds a filter and oil bucket is on the floor","width":5117,"height":3406}}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/business/pennzoil/en_ca/education/motor-oil-maintenance/recycling-used-motor-oil/jcr_content/root/main/section/text_1774016242","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Csup\u003E1\u003C/sup\u003E Source: Environmental Facts: Facts and 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