NOTE:
Effective June 15, 2010, this site and its contents has been updated. All center information is now continuously updated every 24 hours. Please call the Certified Collection Center to ensure they are still operating and accepting used oil.
Locate used oil recycling centers in your area by using the form below to
search by city, county, or ZIP code. You can also call the Earth's 911 hotline
(1-800-CLEANUP). Thanks for stopping by, and thanks for recycling!
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, conserving a valuable resource, and getting paid for
it. That's a winning combination!
CalRecycle encourages the recycling of used motor oil by
certifying used oil recycling collection centers throughout the state. Certified
Used Oil Collection Centers will take used motor oil from the public and will pay you 40¢
a gallon. Most centers will take up to 5 gallons at a time.
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.
Alternatively, you can get information from
your local government contact
about how to deal with your suspected contaminated oil.
