Where to Recycle Motor Oil Near You

Find places to recycle motor oil across the United States. Browse by city, then call ahead to confirm accepted items and any fees.

21 Cities

Used motor oil, filters and automotive fluids are recyclable but highly polluting if dumped — one gallon can contaminate a million gallons of water. Many auto-parts stores and HHW sites take them free.

Types of Motor Oil & How They're Recycled

🛢️ Used motor oil
Collected and re-refined into new oil. Keep it clean and uncontaminated.
🚗 Oil filters & antifreeze
Filters are drained and the steel recycled; antifreeze is handled as HHW.

Motor Oil & Fluid Recycling by State

Texas 22 locations New Jersey 22 locations South Carolina 19 locations North Carolina 19 locations Tennessee 14 locations Massachusetts 14 locations Indiana 14 locations Georgia 12 locations Minnesota 11 locations New Hampshire 9 locations Pennsylvania 7 locations Missouri 7 locations Maine 6 locations Oregon 5 locations California 5 locations Vermont 4 locations Utah 4 locations Rhode Island 4 locations Oklahoma 4 locations Michigan 4 locations Maryland 4 locations Kentucky 4 locations Nebraska 3 locations Montana 3 locations Idaho 3 locations Florida 3 locations Delaware 3 locations Alabama 3 locations

Motor Oil & Fluid Recycling by City

Columbia, SC 5 locations Knoxville, TN 4 locations Oklahoma City, OK 4 locations Louisville, KY 4 locations Charleston, SC 3 locations Baltimore, MD 3 locations Ogden, UT 2 locations Houston, TX 2 locations Nashville, TN 2 locations Pulaski, TN 2 locations Chattanooga, TN 2 locations Crossville, TN 2 locations Anderson, SC 2 locations Oregon City, OR 2 locations Durham, NC 2 locations Chapel Hill, NC 2 locations Brooklyn, NY 2 locations Albuquerque, NM 2 locations Dover, NH 2 locations Helena, MT 2 locations Kapolei, HI 2 locations

How to Prepare Motor Oil

  • Store used oil in a clean, sealable container — never mix it with other fluids.
  • Do not contaminate oil with water, antifreeze or solvents, or it may be refused.
  • Many auto-parts chains accept used oil and filters free.

Motor Oil & Fluid Recycling — Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I recycle motor oil near me?

Use the city list on this page to find local drop-off locations, then open a city to see addresses, phone numbers and hours. Call ahead to confirm accepted items and any fees.

Is it free to recycle motor oil?

Some locations accept it free; others charge a per-item or per-pound fee to cover processing. Fees vary by site, so confirm before you go.

Can I put motor oil in my curbside recycling bin?

Usually not — motor oil generally needs a dedicated drop-off rather than the curbside cart. Check your local city or county program for its rules.

Looking for something else? Browse the full recycling directory or scrap metal buyers.