Used Motor Oil & Filter Collection

Why Recycle Used Oil?

Did you know that used motor oil never wears out? It just gets dirty and can be recycled, cleaned, and used again. Recycling used motor oil conserves a natural resource (oil) and is good for the environment too! Motor oil poured onto the ground or into storm drains, or tossed into trash cans (even in a sealed container) can contaminate and pollute the soil, groundwater, streams, and rivers. Recycling your used motor oil reduces this pollution threat. When you take your used oil to a certified center for recycling, you are protecting the environment and conserving a valuable resource. That's a winning combination!

What About Contaminated Oil?

Certified center managers will not accept used motor oil that has been contaminated with other fluids such as antifreeze, solvents, gasoline, or water. So please, don't mix your used oil with anything. However, if your used oil accidentally gets contaminated, your certified center manager can tell you where to take it for proper disposal.

Where Can You Take Used Oil and Filters?

You can recycle your used oil and filters at one of the CalRecycle Used Oil Certified Collection Centers listed below or visit CalReycle to find a used oil recycling center by location.

Used Oil Certified Collection Centers

Visit CalRecycle to learn more about recycling your used motor oil and filters:

• Information For DIY Oil Changers
• Check Your Oil Change Interval Number
• Recycle Your Used Oil Filters