Motor Oil & Automotive Fluids
Hazardous materialAutoZone and O'Reilly Auto Parts both recycle used motor oil for free, AutoZone up to 5 gallons per visit, O'Reilly up to 10 gallons. Neither accepts antifreeze; take that to a household hazardous waste facility instead.
Curbside recycling?
No
Never pour motor oil, antifreeze, or other automotive fluids down a drain or into curbside recycling.
Safety note
Do not mix different fluids together, mixing oil with antifreeze, gasoline, or solvents can make the whole batch unrecyclable and turns it into hazardous waste.
How to prepare it
- Keep oil in a clean, sealed, leak-proof container
- Do not mix fluid types
- Bring used oil filters along, many of the same programs accept them
Common fees
Free at AutoZone and O'Reilly for motor oil
Quantity limits
AutoZone: up to 5 gallons per visit. O'Reilly: up to 10 gallons per visit.
Residency restrictions
Contact the facility to confirm.
Appointment required?
Contact the facility to confirm.
Transporting it safely
Transport in a sealed, upright container to avoid spills.
Verified nearby locations
West LA S.A.F.E. Center at UCLA
550 Charles E. Young Drive, Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Fridays, Saturdays, and the first Sunday of each month, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
East Valley: Randall Street S.A.F.E. Center
11025 Randall Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Playa del Rey: Hyperion S.A.F.E. Center
7660 W. Imperial Highway, Gate B, Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center
1400 N. Gaffey St., Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Nicole Bernson S.A.F.E. Center
10241 N. Balboa Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Los Angeles-Glendale S.A.F.E. Center
4600 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Fee:
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Hours:
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Environmental Service Center, South
11500 S. Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX
- Hours:
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
Environmental Service Center, North
5614 Neches St., Houston, TX
- Hours:
- Second Thursday of each month, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Appointment:
- Not required
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