Question:
Can I dispose of empty motor oil bottles in the trash?
Answer:
Bottles of motor oil are considered hazardous waste when they contain oil. If the bottles are empty or completely dry they can be placed in the trash. However, if you are not sure whether the bottles are completely dry, it would be best to treat them as hazardous waste. Click on the link below for a schedule of upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection events and Permanent Center locations.
Links:
L.A. County HHW Collection Event Schedule
Can I dispose of empty motor oil bottles in the trash?
Answer:
Bottles of motor oil are considered hazardous waste when they contain oil. If the bottles are empty or completely dry they can be placed in the trash. However, if you are not sure whether the bottles are completely dry, it would be best to treat them as hazardous waste. Click on the link below for a schedule of upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection events and Permanent Center locations.
Links:
L.A. County HHW Collection Event Schedule