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Ways the Department of Defense Can Improve Oil Recycling

LCD-77-307 Published: Sep 28, 1977. Publicly Released: Sep 28, 1977.
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Federal agencies must dispose of about 18 million gallons of used lubricating oil annually, most of it from Department of Defense (DOD) installations. DOD has recognized the value of recycling used oil and has assumed the lead role in the government's procurement, use, and disposal of this resource.

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