Used Oil Recycling Program

CalRecycle's Used Oil Recycling Program develops and promotes alternatives to the illegal disposal of used oil by establishing a statewide network of collection opportunities and undertaking outreach efforts to inform and motivate the public to recycle used oil.

Major goals of the program include the following:

• Provide the public with convenient collection locations for used oil.
• Increase the demand for rerefined oil.
• Develop methods to motivate the public to recycle their used oil.
• Provide grants to local governments, nonprofit organizations, and for research and demonstration projects.

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What is the oil recycling enhancement act?
The California Oil Recycling Enhancement Act, which is administered by CalRecycle, is a law designed to discourage the illegal disposal of used oil. This law requires oil manufacturers to pay to CalRecycle $0.26 through December 31, 2013, of lubricating oil sold in California. On and after January 1, 2014, the fee decreases to $0.24/gallon. Registered industrial generators, curbside collection programs, and certified collection centers are eligible to receive an incentive payment from CalRecycle.