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The Environmental Protection Agency reports that the oil from a single oil change (1 gallon) can ruin the taste of a million gallons of drinking water. According to federal reports, used motor oil accounts for more than 40 percent of the total oil pollution of our nation's harbors and waterways. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that used motor oil can contain toxic chemicals and contaminants such as benzene, lead, zinc, and cadmium; all which pose a serious health threat to humans, plants, and animals.
Did you know that used motor oil never wears out? It just gets dirty and can be recycled, cleaned, and used again. Recycling used motor oil conserves a natural resource (oil) and is good for the environment too! Don’t throw your used oil down the sewer or in the trash, Recycle It!
The County offers convenient locations for residents to safely dispose of their non-contaminated used motor oil and oil filters only, FREE of charge. Please check below for a center nearest you. The next time you change the oil from your car, truck, motorcycle, boat, or lawnmower take it to one of the following County Permanent Used Motor Oil Collection Centers for free.
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- Store your used motor oil in a sealed, leak-proof container.
- Do not mix oil with gasoline, automotive liquids, other liquids or debris. This contamination makes it hazardous and not recyclable.
- Bring your non-contaminated used motor oil to one of our free Permanent Used Motor Oil Collection Centers or other available disposal outlets.
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ALTADENA YARD
DPW Fleet Maintenance
252 W. Mountain View St.
Altadena, CA
6:30am-4:30pm Mon-Thurs
6:30am-3pm Friday
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BALDWIN PARK YARD
DPW Road Maintenance
14747 E. Ramona Blvd.
Baldwin Park, CA
7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri
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HANSEN YARD
DPW Flood Maintenance
10719 Glenoaks Blvd.
Sun Valley, CA
7am-4pm Mon-Fri
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MALIBU YARD
DPW Waterworks
23533 Civic Center Way
Malibu, CA
7am-4pm Mon-Fri
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MARINA DEL REY
Dept. of Beaches and Harbors
13483 Fiji Way
Marina Del Rey, CA
24 hours, 7 days a week
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PALMDALE YARD
DPW Road Maintenance
38126 N. Sierra Way
Palmdale, CA
7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri
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SANTA CLARITA YARD
DPW Road Maintenance
17931 Sierra Hwy.
Canyon Country, CA
7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri
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SANTA FE SPRINGS YARD
DPW Sewer Maintenance
12015 Shoemaker Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA
7:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri
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83rd STREET YARD
DPW Flood Maintenance
5520 W. 83rd St.
Los Angeles, CA
7am-4pm Mon-Fri
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| IMPORTANT NOTE: Abandoning other waste, including hazardous waste, at any of the Permanant Used Motor Oil Collection Centers is ILLEGAL and can result in a fine or imprisonment. To find out where to dispose of contaminated used motor oil or other household hazardous waste, click here. There is a limit of 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste per trip. |
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