Wanted: Used Motor Oil for Recycling
This is a reminder to all Rochester residents that the Department of Public Works facility on Old Dover Road is a recycling center for used motor oil from Rochester residents and has been for several years. The Public Works facility uses the used oil for “energy recovery”, which means that it is burned in a specially designed used motor oil furnace and aids in providing heat to the vehicle maintenance garage portion of the facility saving the city money on fuel costs.
Over the years used motor oil has been stored in a tank until it is needed for the winter. Unfortunately, the motor oil comes from a number of sources and it became contaminated and could not be used. Therefore, DPW is asking residents that if there is used oil being stored in your garages, sheds, or basements that you have not gotten around to disposing of, please bring it down to the public works facility between 7 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday, and we will dispose of it for you.
The used oil must be engine crankcase oil only, and not mixed with water, solvents, or gasoline. Receiving this oil will reduce the need and expense of public works having to purchase oil to keep the maintenance bays warm. Call Rochester Public Works Facility at (603) 332-4096 if you have any questions.
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