So that I’m clear, I’m ***not*** thinking about pouring my used motor oil all over the yard. But I ***did*** think about pouring out a small jar of unused olive oil in the dirt. I’m 85 to 90 percent sure I’ve heard that’s a no-no, but I’m wondering why. What exactly happens when oil hits dirt? Shouldn’t the soil bacteria chew it up just like they chew up everything else organic? And would the same thing happen to crude oil?
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If the amount isn’t high, then nothing much would happen. You can safely throw away food scraps to the garden compost, even if some of it was fried or seasoned with butter. Ants, bugs and bacteria will take care of it (same with bits of cheese or eggs or any other food containing fat). Large amounts can contaminate ground water, as it won’t biodegrade quickly.
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