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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Pouring cooking oil into your yard will still allow it to inevitably end up in the sewer system, causing costly clogs. Additionally, depending on what the oil was used for it may attract undesirable pests, especially if used on/with meats.
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