Did you know that used motor oil from a single oil change can pollute up to one million gallons of freshwater?
Small changes can make a big difference:
- Keep your vehicle well maintained
- Use drip pans to catch leaks
- Use an absorbent (like kitty litter) to soak up accidental spills
- Always dispose of used motor oil and waste properly
Proper Oil & Filter Disposal
Follow these steps to ensure you’re properly disposing your used motor oil & filter:
- Don’t throw used motor oil in the garbage or down the drain!
- Avoid mixing used oil with other fluids
- Place used oil filters in a re-sealable bag or other leak-proof container
- Use our free curbside pick-up service
OR
- Take your used oil and filters to our free drop-off locations
- Transport oil in containers with a tightly-sealed lid
- Always wait for an attendant/store clerk to accept your used oil
Drop off locations
WPWMA Household Waste Facility
3195 Athens Ave., Lincoln, CA
(916) 543-3960
Open every day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Check out
CalRecycle’s list of Certified Used Oil Collection Centers in Placer County for additional drop off locations.