What are other benefits of properly disposing my used oil?

By complying with local and federal laws, it is imperative to continue to protect our environment for not only a cleaner today, but a better tomorrow. By continuing to mishandle used oils, our sewers, landfills and ground will continue to absorb harmful chemicals that, in turn, are absorbed by plants, posing a threat not only to the animals that feed off of these plants, but the produce and crops that humans rely on. Our water supply is directly affected by used oil disposed of in our grounds and sewers, as used oil is carried out to streams, rivers, lakes, and oceans. This can directly harm and kill all aquatic life, as well as disrupts natural sunlight and precipitation.