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Motor Oil

This item is hazardous and requires proper disposal.

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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.

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

Empty motor oil containers that have drip-dried overnight, can be placed in the Recycling Bin after replacing the cap. Order a free jug from CWS for used motor oil and then place next to carts on pick up day. Learn more at: www.OaklandRecycles.com/usedmotoroil

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