Some of the many reasons to reuse and recycle used oil include: Recycling used oil keeps it from polluting soil and water. Motor oil does not wear out—it just gets dirty—so recycling it saves a valuable resource. Less energy is required to produce a gallon of re-refined base stock than a base stock from crude oil.

Properly recycling your used cooking oil will have a lasting positive effect on the environment by reducing emissions, lowering your carbon footprint, and helping create a more sustainable future.