What happens to the recycled products ?
Oils
The used oil is refined, reprocessed into regenerated lubricating oil used as industrial burner fuel and other products.
Filters
Used oil filters are processed into structural metal shapes for the manufacturing of industrial and agricultural products.
Plastic containers
Used plastic oil/antifreeze/DEF containers and pails are recycled into industrial posts, railroad crossings, plastic pipes and composite construction products.
Antifreeze (Glycols)
Used antifreeze is reprocessed back into reusable antifreeze.
Aerosol Containers
Used aerosol containers are depressurized, compressed and melted to make new metal elements useful in the manufacture of industrial and agricultural products.
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