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Motor Oil

This item is hazardous and requires proper disposal.
 

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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    Bo's Imports Inc.
    28184 Industrial Blvd, Hayward • (510) 784-0158
    Used motor oil. Call first.
    Free Drop-off
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    AutoZone (1575 South Van Ness)
    1575 South Van Ness, San Francisco • (415) 550-8630
    Ask for 40 cents per gallon refund. There is a 5 gallon limit per visit. Drop-off is during business hours only.
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
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    Pep Boys
    30085 Industrial Pkwy. SW, Union City • (510) 441-0261
    Certified Collection Site
    Free Drop-off
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    O'Reilly Auto Parts
    3855 Geary Blvd., San Francisco • (415) 668-5241
    Ask for a coupon worth 80 cents per gallon. There is a 5 gallon limit per visit. Drop-off is during business hours only.
    Free Drop-off
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    O'Reilly Auto Parts
    2500 San Bruno Ave., San Francisco • (415) 656-0696
    Ask for a coupon worth 80 cents per gallon. There is a 5 gallon limit per visit. Drop-off is during business hours only.
    Free Drop-off
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    All Day Towing
    2454 Whipple Road, Hayward • (510) 471-2500
    Free Drop-off
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    Recology SF Household Hazardous Waste Home Collection
    , San Francisco • (415) 330-1405
    San Francisco Residents only.
    Free Pick-up
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    San Francisco Honda's 9th Avenue Service Center
    1259 9th Ave., San Francisco • (415) 682-2900
    Ask for 40 cents per gallon refund. There is a 5 gallon limit per visit. Drop-off is during business hours only.
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
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    Recology SF Household Hazardous Waste Facility
    501 Tunnel Ave., San Francisco • (415) 330-1405
    Limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds per day of all household hazardous waste. San Francisco residents only. Address verification required. Open Thursday-Saturday only from 8am-4pm.
    Free Drop-off
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    Recology SF Business Haz. Waste Drop-Off (VSQG Program)
    501 Tunnel Ave., San Francisco • (415) 330-1425
    Quantity limits and disposal fees apply. You must qualify and make an appointment in advance. San Francisco businesses only.
    Drop-off for a Fee
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    Jiffy Lube
    6099 Geary Blvd., San Francisco • (415) 750-0233
    Ask for 40 cents per gallon refund. There is a 5 gallon limit per visit. Drop-off is during business hours only.
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
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    O'Reilly Auto Parts (Union City)
    1601 Decoto Rd., Union City • (510) 487-2742
    Certified Collection Site
    Free Drop-off
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    AutoZone (32100 Alvarado Blvd.)
    32100 Alvarado Blvd., Union City • (510) 324-2210
    Certified Used Oil & Filter Collection Center.
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
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    AutoZone (Alvarado -Niles)
    34529 Alvarado-Niles Blvd, Union City • (510) 404-2390
    Certified Used Oil & Filter Collection Center.
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
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    Alemany & Ocean 76 Auto Care (1798 Alemany)
    1798 Alemany Blvd., San Francisco • (415) 584-4719
    Ask for 40 cents per gallon refund. There is a 5 gallon limit per visit. Drop-off is during business hours only.
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
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    Speed Oil Change Center
    2601 Decoto Road, Union City • (510) 985-1010
    Certified Collection Site
    Free Drop-off
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    Valvoline Instant Oil Change
    1799 19th Ave., San Francisco • (415) 664-5823
    Ask for 40 cents per gallon refund. There is a 5 gallon limit per visit. Drop-off is during business hours only.
    Buyback Drop-off, Free Drop-off
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    Precise Auto Chevron
    1890 19th Ave., San Francisco • (415) 731-2733
    Ask for 40 cents per gallon refund. There is a 5 gallon limit per visit. Drop-off is during business hours only.
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
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    Claremont Service Station
    301 Claremont Blvd, San Francisco • (415) 664-5401
    Ask for 40 cents per gallon refund. There is a 5 gallon limit per visit. Drop-off is during business hours only.
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
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    Sunset 76
    1700 Noriega St., San Francisco • (415) 753-9635
    Ask for 40 cents per gallon refund. There is a 5 gallon limit per visit. Drop-off is during business hours only.
    Free Drop-off, Buyback Drop-off
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    Faxon Garage
    545 Faxon Avenue, San Francisco • (415) 587-1063
    Free Drop-off
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    O'Reilly Auto Parts (35680 Fremont Blvd)
    35680 Fremont Blvd., Fremont • (510) 713-8991
    (4 quarts per day, drop-off before closing)
    Free Drop-off
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    O'Reilly Auto Parts
    2150 Taraval St., San Francisco • (415) 682-9177
    Ask for a coupon worth 80 cents per gallon. There is a 5 gallon limit per visit. Drop-off is during business hours only.
    Free Drop-off
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    Mission Auto Service (5897 Mission St)
    5897 Mission Street, San Francisco • (415) 587-2815
    Free Drop-off
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    Fremont Foreign Auto Repair Sho
    38623 Fremont Blvd., Fremont • (510) 793-6067
    Used motor oil. Call first.
    Free Drop-off

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