Used Motor Oil/Filters and Cooking Oil
CURBSIDE RECYCLING OF COOKING OIL, AUTOMOTIVE FLUIDS
AND MOTOR OIL FILTERS
Set out up to three one-gallon jugs total and three filters curbside for pick-up on your regular collection day.
AUTOMOTIVE FLUIDS COLLECTION PROGRAM:
(DO NOT MIX AUTOMOTIVE FLUIDS AND COOKING OIL IN THE SAME CONTAINER)
- Accepted fluids: Used crankcase fluid, differential fluid, hydraulic fluid, lubricant oil, motor oil, and transmission fluid.
- Anti-freeze and brake fluid are not accepted curbside. These items need to be disposed of as hazardous waste. Click here for more info.
- Customers may use their own 1-gallon, screw top container.
- Top must securely close.
- Oil filters must be in clear zipper-lock style bags.
- Place on curb (not in the gutter) next to carts for collection.
- Used Oil Recovery Kits are available. Contact us or CVSan for more information.
COOKING OIL RECYCLING PROGRAM
(DO NOT MIX AUTOMOTIVE FLUIDS AND COOKING OIL IN THE SAME CONTAINER)
- Used cooking oil can be placed curbside next to the organics cart in a screw-top plastic container that is no taller than 12 inches in height.
- The original cooking oil container can be used if it meets these specifications.
- Please label the container “Cooking Oil”.
— USED OIL FILTER EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Twice a year, CVSan offers a Filter Exchange Program where participants who recycle their used motor oil and filters can receive a coupon for a free oil filter. Contact us or visit here for used oil program information.
Used motor oil disposal for multi-family residents: Take used motor oil and filters to a Household Hazardous Waste facility or a Certified Collection Center. Please see list below for details.
Certified Collection Centers in Castro Valley and San Lorenzo
It’s easy to recycle your used motor oil and filters at Certified Collection Centers (CCCs)! Depending on the CCC, many will take up to five (5) gallons of oil per person per visit. Upon request, and at the retailers’ discretion, CCCs have two options of reimbursement to the customer: CCCs will reimburse you $0.40 per gallon or provide you with an $0.80 coupon good for any item in the store. And remember, don’t forget the filter! Filters can hold up to one quart of motor oil.
- Jiffy Lube – 2492 Castro Valley Blvd. ♦ 510-582-7677
- Kevin L. Hinkley Auto Tech – 5269 Crow Canyon Rd. ♦ 510-881-0761
- Boulevard Auto – 3940 Castro Valley Blvd. ♦ 510-247-9700
- O’Reilly Auto Parts – 2990 Castro Valley Blvd. ♦ 510-881-0761
- Certified Tire and Service Center – 3430 Castro Valley Blvd. ♦ 510-886-9500
Household Hazardous Waste Facilities
Household Hazardous Waste Facilities also accept used motor oil and filters. For locations, hours and appointment requirements, visit stopwaste.org/HHW or call (800) 606-6606 or (510) 670-6460.