Used Oil Recycling Is Important for the Environment

Despite progress in the development of alternative fuels, industry and society are still heavily dependent on oil. As demand for petroleum products continues to grow, oil companies must work harder and harder to produce enough oil to meet consumption rates. While the Canadian government and the oil companies working in the nation's petroleum development industry make every effort to minimize the ecological impact of their work, the unfortunate fact is that oil production comes at a significant environmental cost. One important way in which that environmental cost can be offset is through used oil recycling.

<p>The key benefit of used oil recycling is that is can dramatically reduce energy expenditure, thus reducing the environmental impact of industrial, commercial and resource development activities. In fact, two gallons of recycled oil saves enough electricity to power a typical North American home for an entire day. When combined with oil filter recycling, which saves a great deal of steel that would otherwise wind up in landfills, used oil recycling has the potential to save millions of barrels of crude oil per year. Current used oil recycling rates provide enough energy savings to heat 300,000 homes, but the problem is that too many consumers of oil are still disposing of their recyclable petroleum products. Some people are under the mistaken impression that recycling oil is a time-consuming and dirty job; others simply aren't aware that used oil recycling facilities exist.</p>

<p>Along with used oil filters, motor oil is the most easily recycled petroleum product. The uses of recycled oil include:</p>

<p>• Powering industrial equipment, including manufacturing facilities, space heaters and furnaces, turbines, incinerators, cement kilns and power plants</p>

<p>• Fuel for large marine vessels</p>

<p>• Electricity generation</p>

<p>• Reconditioned motor oil for use in industrial equipment and passenger vehicles</p>

<p>Oil recycling companies make it easy for both individual and industrial consumers to recycle their motor oil, oil filters and plastic products. Industrial oil recycling companies can pickupyour used oil for recycling right from your job site. If you store several hundred litres between collections you may even qualify for a refund. Remember, used oil storage tanks must comply with all provincial standards. Used oil collection companies can provide oil storage tank rentals, and transportation, handling and storage practices all exceed industry standards. Collections vehicles are equipped with specialized, state-of-the-art equipment specifically designed for used oil collection, and all drivers are knowledgeable about what to do in case of a small spill.</p>

<p>At Little Dipper, we make it easy for consumers to do the environment a big favour, all while earning extra money for recycling used oil that would otherwise be disposed of. To learn more, or to schedule a pickup, please contact us.</p>

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