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Originally Posted by greasy_Exc

I am having real trouble finding oil in my area. Not that there is a lot of competition, just people are afraid of getting in trouble for either pouring into my barrel or letting me claim it from the container. I know about getting permission from the disposal company yada yada... I get suspicious looks when I tell them my intent and purpose. I use simple explanations dress nice (not too nice, but not like I crawled out of a grease dumpster), smile and answer any questions they might have. Only they never ask any questions... Only look at me like I have a fork stuck to my head, and am trying to sell them volcano insurance.

Be patient - to them, you may as well have a fork stuck in your head. You do live in the land of 'fruits and nuts' afterall!

Ask if you can have 'a little' of their used VO. Tell'em you are using it for an experiment. Do not expect them to care. It is trash to them and what they are doing now is easy and dependable. Any more, lots of them have been approached by wanna be's - who left a mess and did not follow thru on their commitment.

Try to get them to put it back in cubies or even 5 gal buckets and BE THERE when they say they're gonna change it. It may take alot of your time at first, but if you keep showing up on oil change day, they may make it easier for you. If nothing else, maintain contact and be ready to take over the 'contract' if you can when it runs out.

Also, consider ALL of the sources in your area. Civic clubs (Elks, Moose, KOC, VFW, etc), ball feilds, mobile kitchens, schools, hospitals, churches - anyone with a fryer.

Remember - YOU ARE WEIRD! - sorry, but its true. This is a strange request - like asking for 1/2 eaten burgers or something. Just try not to seem weird when you ask them. I've been teasing a new friend 'cause he's a 50's something engineer and he's a little 'socially ungraceful' anyway, - he was walking into a restraunt and handing the manager a little note he'd typed up - they always said NO and he was getting discouraged...

I went to some of the same places, ate lunch (mid-afternoon), left a nice tip (where manager could see), and complimented the manager/owner on the cleanliness of his store and the quality of food, the hottness of the waitress, etc - then said 'Can I have some WVO?'. (3) places said yes.