Special Materials Services

Household Hazardous Waste
USED OIL RECYCLING

What We Can Do For You!

Used motor oil, like other household hazardous waste, can harm the environment if it is not recycled or disposed of properly. If thrown in the trash or poured on the ground, used motor oil can seep into the groundwater we drink. If used motor oil is poured on the street, it will go down a storm drain and into the ocean. Residents may also bring used motor oil to the City of Los Angeles' HAZMOBILE (by appointment only) or to the County of Los Angeles' Household Hazardous Waste Round-up.
There is also Used Motor Oil Recycling information available.

Who do You Call?

Department of Public Works, Bureau of Sanitation
Solid Resources Recycling and Planning Division

What we Need From You!

For information about oil recycling, you must provide:

• Your Name
  
• Your Zip Code

The Process

• Call 1-800-98-TOXIC to find an oil recycling center in your neighborhood.
• Keep your used motor oil clean by pouring it into a clean empty plastic container with a tight lid.
• Make sure containers are leak proof. If they are not, place them in larger leak proof containers.
• Do not mix used oil with any other product.
• Keep all materials away from passengers during transport.
• Certified recycling centers will not accept used motor oil brought in containers larger than 5 gallons. However, they will accept up to 20 gallons of used motor oil per individual per day.

How Long Will it Take?

Finding a used motor oil recycling center is fast and easy. All it takes is a quick call to find the center nearest you.

Who Can You Talk To?

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