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Recycle Your Used Oil and Oil Filters

The County of Orange Environmental Health Division manages a comprehensive outreach and education program centered around the proper management and disposal of used oil and filters. OC Regional Used Oil Program aims to raise awareness of local oil recycling resources and reduce illegal disposal of used oil and filters. The program currently serves 26 participating cities and the unincorporated areas of Orange County.

FAQs

Did you know that motor oil never wears out? It just gets dirty. Used motor oil can contain heavy metals and other toxic contaminants that can pollute the soil, groundwater and ocean if not managed properly. It is important to take used oil and used oil filters to one of the many certified used oil collection centers. Used oil can be processed into new lubricating oils and fuels, and steel from used oil filters can be recycled into new metal products.

Used oil that contains water, fuel, antifreeze or debris cannot be recycled. You can take contaminated used oil, used oil filters and other automotive fluids and wastes to an Orange County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center for FREE disposal. Visit OCLandfills.com for locations and hours of operation.

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Yes, used oil is very recyclable. It can be re-refined or processed into fuel oil.

Take your used oil to one of the many CalRecycle Certified Collection Centers or a Household Hazardous Waste Center in Orange County. All Certified Centers will accept uncontaminated used oil from the public absolutely FREE during normal business hours. To recycle your used oil:

You can find the manufacturer-recommended oil change intervals for most vehicles (2000 to Current) here.
Get more information: How Often Should I Change My Oil?
 

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