You service your own vehicle. How should you get rid of the old engine oil?

A: Take it to a local-authority site

B: Pour it down a drain

C: Tip it into a hole in the ground

D: Put it in your dustbin

It’s illegal to pour engine oil down any drain. Oil is a pollutant and harmful to wildlife. Dispose of it safely at an authorised site.

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