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How should I properly dispose of motor oil?

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Contact the waste management authorities in your area for information about how to properly dispose of used motor oil. Your city, township or state should have disposal facilities. This article has a lot of helpful information: http://www.ehow.com/how_2282844_dispose-motor-oil.html

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