Recycling is the only legal way to get rid of used motor oil!
Do you change your own motor oil? El Cerrito Recycling offers free curbside pick-up of your used motor oil and used oil filters!
Pick-up is by appointment only. Please call (510) 215-4351 to schedule an appointment. This pick-up service is available for residents only.
Maximum set-out: 2 containers (no more than 6 quarts each) and 2 oil filters.
Steps to changing your motor oil for recycling:
Step 1: Drain motor oil into a drain pan. Drain your oil filter for 24 hours...it can hold up to a quart of oil!
Step 2: Pour your used oil into a reusable container with a tight fitting lid. Put your filter in a sealed plastic bag. Take it to a drop-off center or use our curbside program listed below.
IMPORTANT! Please do not mix oil with anything!
El Cerrito Certified Oil Collection Centers
Kragen Auto Parts #4013
9989 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 524-0267
Kragen Auto Parts #4155
10680 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 524-3940
Midas Auto Center
10903 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 237-8640
Quality Tune Up #57
10069 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530
(408) 374-2001
Speed Oil Change Center I
10175 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 524-4203
Don't live in El Cerrito? Click this link to search for local certified oil collection centers.
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