Motor Oil & Automotive Fluids
Hazardous materialAutoZone and O'Reilly Auto Parts both recycle used motor oil for free, AutoZone up to 5 gallons per visit, O'Reilly up to 10 gallons. Neither accepts antifreeze; take that to a household hazardous waste facility instead.
Curbside recycling?
No
Never pour motor oil, antifreeze, or other automotive fluids down a drain or into curbside recycling.
Safety note
Do not mix different fluids together, mixing oil with antifreeze, gasoline, or solvents can make the whole batch unrecyclable and turns it into hazardous waste.
How to prepare it
- Keep oil in a clean, sealed, leak-proof container
- Do not mix fluid types
- Bring used oil filters along, many of the same programs accept them
Common fees
Free at AutoZone and O'Reilly for motor oil
Quantity limits
AutoZone: up to 5 gallons per visit. O'Reilly: up to 10 gallons per visit.
Residency restrictions
Not confirmed
Appointment required?
Not confirmed
Transporting it safely
Transport in a sealed, upright container to avoid spills.
Recycling locations
Showing locations in our covered metros. Choose a metro to see only the locations there.
18 locations in covered metros
West LA S.A.F.E. Center at UCLA
Verified550 Charles E. Young Drive, Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Fridays, Saturdays, and the first Sunday of each month, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗11025 Randall Street, Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Last verified 2026-09-27Official source ↗7660 W. Imperial Highway, Gate B, Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Last verified 2026-09-27Official source ↗Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center
Verified1400 N. Gaffey St., Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Last verified 2026-09-30Official source ↗Nicole Bernson S.A.F.E. Center
Verified10241 N. Balboa Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗4600 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents. Small businesses may use the Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) Program for a fee.
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents. A state-issued photo ID is required at the security gate, this location is inside a water reclamation plant.
Last verified 2026-09-27Official source ↗2649 E. Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Los Angeles and LA County residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗11500 S. Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Fees
- Not confirmed
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Houston residents. Recycling-only visits require a current Texas-issued ID; hazardous waste or bulk drop-off requires a Texas ID plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease agreement with a matching address.
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗5614 Neches St., Houston, TX
- Hours
- Second Thursday of each month, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Not confirmed
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Houston residents. Recycling-only visits require a current Texas-issued ID; hazardous waste or bulk drop-off requires a Texas ID plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease agreement with a matching address.
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗9003 N Main, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- For bulk or contractor-type debris: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, LTC, or consulate ID) plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address, out-of-state residents may use a current property tax bill instead. For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
Last verified 2026-09-26Official source ↗5565 Kirkpatrick, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- For bulk or contractor-type debris: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, LTC, or consulate ID) plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address, out-of-state residents may use a current property tax bill instead. For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
Last verified 2026-09-26Official source ↗10785 SW Freeway, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- For bulk or contractor-type debris: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, LTC, or consulate ID) plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address, out-of-state residents may use a current property tax bill instead. For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
Last verified 2026-09-26Official source ↗14400 Sommermeyer, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- For bulk or contractor-type debris: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, LTC, or consulate ID) plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address, out-of-state residents may use a current property tax bill instead. For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
Last verified 2026-09-26Official source ↗2240 Central Street, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- For bulk or contractor-type debris: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, LTC, or consulate ID) plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address, out-of-state residents may use a current property tax bill instead. For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
Last verified 2026-09-26Official source ↗5100 Sunbeam, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- For bulk or contractor-type debris: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, LTC, or consulate ID) plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address, out-of-state residents may use a current property tax bill instead. For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
Last verified 2026-09-26Official source ↗Environmental Collection Center
Verified6400 Bridge St., Fort Worth, TX
- Hours
- Thursdays and Fridays, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Fort Worth residents; free for unincorporated Tarrant County residents with a voucher obtained from the county in advance
- Appointment
- Not confirmed
- Residency
- City of Fort Worth residents (proof of residence via a current water bill or driver's license) and residents of some other participating jurisdictions. Unincorporated Tarrant County residents must request a voucher from Tarrant County Engineering Services before visiting, this facility does not accept commercial, business, or industrial waste from anyone.
Last verified 2026-09-29Official source ↗Home Chemical Collection Center
Verified11234 Plano Road, Dallas, TX
PaintBatteries (Household & Rechargeable)Motor Oil & Automotive FluidsFluorescent Tubes & CFL/LED Bulbs+7 more- Hours
- Tuesdays, 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM; Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for residents of participating cities (Addison, Dallas, DeSoto, Duncanville, Farmers Branch, Garland, Highland Park, Irving, Mesquite, Richardson, Rowlett, Sachse, Seagoville, Sunnyvale, University Park, and unincorporated Dallas County). A minimum $100 fee applies for non-participating cities.
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- A driver's license plus a water bill or other utility bill as proof of address in a participating city.
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗5900 Westpark, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Mondays through Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- Not confirmed
Last verified 2026-09-30Official source ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I recycle motor oil & automotive fluids?
- AutoZone and O'Reilly Auto Parts both recycle used motor oil for free, AutoZone up to 5 gallons per visit, O'Reilly up to 10 gallons. Neither accepts antifreeze; take that to a household hazardous waste facility instead.
- Can motor oil & automotive fluids go in curbside recycling?
- Never pour motor oil, antifreeze, or other automotive fluids down a drain or into curbside recycling.
- Is there a safety concern with motor oil & automotive fluids?
- Do not mix different fluids together, mixing oil with antifreeze, gasoline, or solvents can make the whole batch unrecyclable and turns it into hazardous waste.
Last verified 2026-08-13
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