3 -— Friday, June 12, 1992 — North Shore News Do-it-yourself motor oil. changers can now protect environment with program CONSUMERS WHO change their own motor oil can now make sure that their used oil is recycled — with First Recovery, the first national used motor oil recovery system for do-it- yourselfers. Professional mechanics and oil change shops have had the ability for years to recycle used motor oil. Until now, the process has not been available to do-it-yourselfers because of technical difficulties in designing a tank that could meet government and safety specifica- tions. The First Recovery program was developed by Valvoline Ltd. in an effort to address the poten- tial environmental damage created by the more than 125 million litres of used motor oil that is improp- erly discarded every year by Ca- nadians who change their own oil. Each year, more than three times as much oil as was lost dur- ing the Valdez spill in Alaska is being thrown in the trash, poured down sewers and in backyards, damaging the environment. “Before now, dc-it-yourselfers have poured used motor oil into their backyards, down sewers or into landfill sites. They may not even have been aware of the dam- age caused by this throwaway oil. First Recovery provides an en- vironmentally safe alternative for discarding used motor oil,’ says Bill Dempsey, vice-president and general manager of Valvoline Canada Ltd. “The success of any used oil management system in Canada depends on how comprehensive and accessible it is to do-it- yourselfers,’’ says Michael S. McNeil, president of the Canadian Automobile Association. ‘‘Pro- grams such as First Recovery en- courage participation by oifering consumers a simple, effective and environmentally friendly method to dispose of their used oil.”” To maintain the safety and quality controls necessary in col- lecting used motor oil, First Re- covery relies on automotive supply retailers to reach do-it-yoursel7 consumers. The oil is collected in First Recovery’s storage tanks, which are located in retail outlets. The oil is checked for im- purities, such as paint and anti- freeze, and if acceptable, is poured into First Recovery’s tank. (Unacceptable oil is collected and disposed of properly by municipalities on a special collec- tion day annually.) When the tanks become full, the used motor oil is transported to a re-refiner who recycles the oil and makes new environmentally safe products. The used motor oil is recycled using a process of dehydration, evaporation and distillation that is virtually pollution-free and pro- duces by-products that are en- vironmentally safe. Valvoline anticipates that more than 800 First Recovery tanks will be installed across Canada by the end of the year. ‘‘We expect that First Recovery will collect more than 360,000 litres of used motor oil within its first year of opera- tion,” says Dempsey. 1991 FIREFLY 4 OR. Automatic, AM/FM radio, low mileage, $ 4 bal. 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On board: Ride the rails to annual Lillooet fest EVERY YEAR the members of the West Coast Railway Association sponsor a return railway trip to Lillovet to help the town celebrate its annual “Only festival, in Lillooet'’ Days. Tickets have been sold for the Saturday, June 13 trip, but there are still spaces available. Passengers wilt ride the rails in a private train coach, com- plete with guides, lunch in Lillooet and plenty of fun. Departure is at 7:30 a.m. from BC Rail's North Van- couver station. Passengers can expect to return to the station at approximately 8:45 p.m. The trip offers stunning West Coast mountain scenery, the opportuntiy to ride in a HUGE SAVINGS ON ALL VEHICLE MAKES & MODELS WE ACCEPT TRADES We would be happy to offer you objective advice on the benefits of lease vs. purchase. passenger train, and the en- joyment of a small town sum- mer festival. Organizers say the trip is very popular with seniors. The fare is $77 for adults, $70 for seniors and $40 for children. Proceeds from the trip will help fund the associa- tion’s construction of a per- manent railway museum in Squamish. People who are interested in an overnight stay in Lillooet will have the option to pur- chase a hotel package with a return on the Sunday train. Visitors will have an oppertu- nity to dine, dance and enjoy casino night festivities. For more information call 524-1011. * Basec on 48 month open ended leases with zero down OAC. Freight & PDI included. Taxes extra. Vehicles may not be exactly as illustrated. CUSTOM LEASE, VEHICLE LEASING SPECIALISTS 1348 MARINE DK., N.V. 988-1142