The web site says synthetic motor oil is not accepted for recycling. Why not, and what do I do with it?

We discourage disposing of synthetic oil at the transfer station because the oil is used to heat the DPW garage and the synthetic oil doesn’t burn properly in the waste-oil furnace. Check with the store where you purchased your new oil; many of them accept used oil for recycling. According to Wal-Mart (Amherst), VIP (Merrimack, 101A at Continental Blvd) and Advance Auto Parts in Milford, they will accept small quantities (a few quarts, not gallons at a time) for recycling. All three places require the oil be in a closed container, preferably one that will not leak.