Used Oil & Used Oil Filter Recycling

Own a personal or recreational vehicle, truck, motorcycle, boat, or riding lawn mower, and change the motor oil yourself? Take advantage of the City's a “Recycling Made Easy – Used Oil & Used Oil Filter” program. The program is designed to allow for easy and proper disposal used oil and used oil filters through free curbside/door pickup and local drop off services.

Free Oil Recycling Containers

Funded with a grant from CalRecycle, residents may pick up a free oil recycling container that holds 15 quarts (the equivalent amount of three oil changes) from City Hall – 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays.

Two Free & Convenient Disposal Methods

Once the container is filled, residents should transfer the used oil into a clean plastic container with lid such as a milk jug, and dispose of it through one of the following two free methods:

  • Scheduling a pickup with waste hauler:
    • Waste Management (Curbside) – Call them at (800) 266-7551
    • Valley Vista Services (Door to Door) – Call them at (800) 442-454
  • Dropping off at a State-certified collection center*:
    • Auto Zone – Call them at (909) 396-4682
    • Firestone Store – Call them at (909) 861-4140
    • Jiffy Lube – Call them at (909) 869-7273

*Calling the centers before taking oil and filters is recommended.

Did You Know?

  • Motor oil doesn't wear out, it just gets dirty; it can be cleaned of contaminants and recycled indefinitely.
  • Oil filters contain steel, a valuable nonrenewable resource, and can be crushed and recycled into other products.
  • No other substances should ever be allowed to mix with used oil because contamination by other chemicals may mean the used oil cannot be recycled.
  • Motor oil that washes into storm drains can create a film on the surface of waterways, depriving aquatic life of necessary sunlight and oxygen.

More Information

For more information, call (909) 839-7015 or visit the CalRecycle website.