Motor Oil

Retail oil change locations and auto parts stores accept used motor oil for recycling. Cuyahoga County residents can also drop off used motor oil at a hazardous waste collection event.

Empty motor oil and antifreeze jugs may have residue of hazardous materials and should be placed in the trash, not recycling, for proper disposal.

Year-Round Drop-Offs

AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts, Firestone Complete Auto Care, Napa Auto Parts, and O'Reilly Auto Parts offer drop-off programs for used motor oil. Motor oil must be clean and not mixed with other fluids. Some locations pour off at their location and require you to take your empty containers. Check with your local store for details.

In Cuyahoga County, some city service departments collect used motor oil year-round from residents for recycling. Check with your community. Motor oil is also accepted at household hazardous waste collection events.

Disposal of Oily Rags

See instructions from This Old House on how to dispose of oily rags. Menards Home Improvement has a how-to video on disposing of oily rags.

Waste from Businesses or Commercial Properties

There are different rules for the disposal of hazardous wastes from a business, including motor oil. Businesses must contract with a licensed company for proper disposal or recycling. See the Business Locations list below for options.

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