You work as an automotive technician for a company that specializes
in oil-change services. The company performs dozens of oil changes for
customers each day. It has to dispose of the used oil. Local ordinances require
that oil be disposed only in certain places because pouring it into sewer drains
can contaminate local water supplies. Most of the company's employees follow
its policy of placing used oil in the proper containers for hauling to a disposal
site. However, one of your co-workers is known to have dumped oil down the.
drain to save time.

1. Is this action against the law? Explain your answer.

2. Based on your reading, why do you think a government would enact a law regarding the
proper treatment of used oil?

3. Do you think the co-worker's action is contrary to company values? How do you know?

4. How would you respond to the co-worker if he suggested you dump the oil, too?