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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.

Boat Waste resources: Boating Clean & Green, Pumpout Nav App, SF Bay Clean Boating Map, Bilge Care & Preventing Oil Spills

 

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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    ABC Auto Parts
    1650 Davidson Ave., San Francisco • (415) 826-8676
    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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    Ken's Tire Service
    6144 Industrial Way, Livermore • (925) 443-8473
    Free Drop-off
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    Oil Changers
    198 Valencia St., San Francisco • (415) 487-1740
    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
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    Ka-Pa Tire & Auto Services
    4011 3rd St, San Francisco • (415) 824-5272
    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
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    Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Program (Livermore Facility)
    5584 La Ribera Street, Livermore • (800) 606-6606
     Transport waste in a container that is closed, cannot leak and is compatible with the waste.
    Free Drop-off
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    Alameda County Business Hazardous Waste Program (Livermore Facility)
    5584 La Ribera Street, Livermore • (800) 606-6606
    Drop-off for a Fee
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    Quality Tune Up
    1175 Fell St., San Francisco • (415) 626-6446
    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
    353 Bayshore Blvd., San Francisco • (415) 695-0882
    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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    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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