Homeowners are Challenged to Properly Dispose of Oils
Many people change their own oil on their vehicles. They also change oil on lawnmowers, generators, and other gas powered equipment large and small. These same people struggle to find an appropriate way to dispose of the used oil.
Disposal containers are sold at local retailers and for a fee they will dispose of used motor oil in the containers. A few people may decide to improperly dispose of the oil by dumping it. Neither one of these choices is necessary.
Used cooking oil is also a problem for disposal for those who enjoy fried food including in a deep fat fryer. This oil often finds it's way into the weekly trash. It is also poured down the drain leading to potential problems with septic systems. These choices are both messy and unnecessary for disposal of cooking oil.
Win-Win Solution Available to Dispose of Cooking and Motor Oil
The Townsend Highway Department uses used oil, including motor oil and cooking oil, to fuel the heating system at the Highway garage. They collect used oil from residents on a quarterly basis. This helps to keep the heat on at the garage at reduced cost (saves the taxpayers money). It also reduces the amount of trash being disposed of, especially as all of this oil is inappropriate for disposal in residential trash. The acceptance of used motor oil saves residents the cost of commercial or retail disposal of the oil.
Used Oil Collection Schedule
The Highway Department has the following dates scheduled for acceptance of used oil:
September 7th, 2024
November 2nd, 2024
January 4th, 2025
March 1st, 2025
May 3rd, 2025
The hours for the donations are from 8am to 12pm. The location is at the rear of the Highway garage at 177 Main St., Townsend.
The Highway Department asks that the oil be brought down there in minimum one gallon containers which will be returned to the donor.
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