Occassionally, retail oil change locations accept used motor oil for recycling. Check with your local store.

Some city service departments collect clean motor oil from residents for recycling. Check with your community. Motor oil is accepted in the Household Hazardous Waste Program.

Empty motor oil and antifreeze jugs may have residue of the hazardous materials they held and should be placed in the trash, not recycling, for proper disposal.

Businesses must contract with a licensed environmental services company for proper disposal or recycling. See a list in our Business Recycling Directory.