A San Joaquin County jury convicted a Stockton man of multiple felony and misdemeanor charges for dumping hundreds of gallons of used oil into the Smith Canal in 2024.

Earlier this month the City of McMinnville announced a service to help keep our community clean and to help rid residents of their unwanted oil.

Taking out in the trash can be a chore, especially when you’re unsure about sorting. “Proper waste disposal keeps our homes ...

A nine-member, multi-jurisdictional working group finalized its recommendation this week for the future of the Cedar ...

Cold winter mornings often prompt drivers to start their cars and let them idle before driving. This practice stems from ...

Portage County Solid Waste now accepts used cooking oil for free recycling. Learn what oils are allowed and how to drop them off safely.

The county's Department of Public Works processed 66 million pounds of recyclables, including new Styrofoam recycling ...

Although the term "fossil fuel" might make you think otherwise, motor oil isn't actually made from deceased dinosaurs. So ...

This may sound like something out of the original "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" TV series, but you can tell a lot about engine health by pulling out the dipstick, reading the oil level, and ...

The downsides of using thicker oil are inversely related to the effects of using thinner oil. One of the most notorious motor oil myths is that thicker oil offers better protection than lower ...