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[–] rcbrk@lemmy.ml 26 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

popular mechanics 1963 tip, depicting the disposal of used engine oil into a gravel filled hole in the ground
(Please don't do this. Pour the old oil into the empty container and return it to the store for responsible disposal, or municipal hazardous waste facility, or whatever scheme exists in your location)

[–] lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 months ago

Ahh, 1963. Classic PopSci...

A lot of times you can just give the used oil to any mechanic shop. They almost all run waste oil burners for heat in the winter so any free oil is just free heat for them.