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Motor Oil

This item is hazardous and requires proper disposal.

California Certified Used Oil Collection Centers will take used motor oil from the public and will pay you 40¢ a gallon. Most centers will take up to 5 gallons at a time. Used Motor Oil Certified Collection Center Drop-off Location Finder

Certified center managers will not accept used motor oil that has been contaminated with other fluids such as antifreeze, solvents, gasoline, or water. Bring contaminated motor oil to a Household Hazardous Waste Facility. See the Used Motor Oil Fact Sheet for more information.

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Clyde accepts this item, but don't put it in your bins.

Put motor oil in clear plastic container like a milk jug. Tape lid to close it securely. Max 3 gal. of oil per pickup. Place oil beside your recycling container.

Concord accepts this item, but don't put it in your bins.

Call 925-682-9113 to request a free 6-quart oil container. MDRR will drop one off to you. Once it is full, call MDRR and they will pick it up.

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    Jiffy Lube
    4500 Clayton Rd., Concord • (925) 682-5823
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
    • Recycle
    Four Corners 76
    2025 Monument Blvd., Concord • (925) 682-3142
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
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    Kragen-O'Reilly Auto Parts
    1500-D Monument Blvd., Concord • (925) 798-3604
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
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    Martinez Marina
    7 N. Court St., Martinez • (925) 313-0942
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
    • Recycle
    Oil Stop
    3500 Alhambra Ave., Martinez • (925) 229-1206
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
    • Recycle
    AutoZone
    5267 Clayton Rd., Concord • (925) 681-1484
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
    • Recycle
    Oil Changers
    796 Oak Grove Rd., Concord • (925) 681-0393
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
    • Recycle
    The Tire Choice
    5288 A Clayton Road, Concord • (925) 500-8909
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
    • Recycle
    Timmons Auto & Truck Repair
    2855 Contra Costa Blvd., Pleasant Hill • (925) 938-9665
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    Clayton Valley Shell
    1500 Kirker Pass Road, Concord • (925) 672-3900
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
    • Recycle
    RyNck Tire & Auto Center (Concord)
    5288A Clayton Valley Rd., Concord • (925) 363-5900
    Free Drop-off
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    Roesbery Car Care
    3099 N. Main St., Walnut Creek • (925) 974-0785
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
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    Justin's Auto Care (JAC)
    2411 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek • (925) 939-4848
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
    • Recycle
    Oil Changers
    3858 Railroad Ave., Pittsburg • (925) 432-7704
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    Tred Shed Tire Pros
    50 Bliss Ave., Pittsburg • (925) 432-3422
    Free Drop-off
    • Recycle
    The Tred Shed
    50 Bliss Ave, Pittsburg • (925) 432-3422
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
    • Recycle
    Kragen-O'Reilly Auto Parts
    399 E. Leland Rd., Pittsburg • (925) 439-1366
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
    • Recycle
    AutoZone
    401 E. Leland Rd., Pittsburg • (925) 252-9044
    Free Drop-off
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    Central Automotive Service Center
    1425 AutoCenter Dr., Walnut Creek • (925) 357-9939
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
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    Aamco Transmission & Total Car Care, Walnut Creek
    1410 Autocenter Drive, Walnut Creek • (925) 905-9500
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
    • Recycle
    Midas Auto Center, Walnut Creek
    2710 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek • (925) 935-9180
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
    • Recycle
    Michael Stead Porsche
    2555 N. Main St., Walnut Creek • (925) 280-4900
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
    • Recycle
    European Auto Repair Inc.
    1573 Third Avenue, Walnut Creek • (925) 944-5606
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
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    Wal Mart Auto Department
    2203 Loveridge Rd., Pittsburg • (925) 427-2150
    Free Drop-off
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    Jiffy Lube
    2190 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek • (925) 938-5823
    Free Drop-off

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