Why recycle? One gallon of used oil can ruin a million gallons of fresh water -- a year's supply for 50 people. Used oil should never be dumped in your yard (such as on blackberry brambles), down a storm drain, or in your garbage can.
How to recycle. If you have curbside recycling service at your home pour the used oil carefully into clean, plastic milk jug and screw the lid on tightly. If you plan to haul the oil to a recycling drop-off site yourself, pour the used oil into a container with a secure lid for safe transporting to the drop-off site. Retail shops sell convenient reusable oil containers for this purpose. Never mix oil with other vehicle fluids, such as gasoline, solvents or antifreeze.
For proper disposal. If you are a curbside recycler, simply place the jug next to your recycling bins. If you live in a multifamily complex (apartments or trailer parks), check with your manager to make sure oil changes are allowed at your facility. If they are allowed, place the jug of motor oil next to the recycling carts. Please do not put inside the carts the oil will leak when collected and contaminate the rest of the recyclable material. If you do not have curbside recycling or live in a multifamily complex that prohibits do-it-yourself vehicle maintenance, your used motor oil may be taken to any Free Public Used Oil Collection Sites or Household Hazardous Waste collection facility or event; see collection information below.
Where does it go next? Since oil only gets dirty and never breaks down, it can be cleaned and reused at refineries or it can be blended and used as an alternative fuel source.
Free Public Used Oil Collection Sites:
Joe's
Yacolt Auto Repair
Schuck's Auto
FREE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) DISPOSAL
If you live in Clark County or one of its cities, you may dispose of unwanted household hazardous waste products at any of the following HHW collection sites or events. Eligible senior and citizens with disabilities who are unable to transport HHW to a collection site or event may call (360) 397-6118 ext. 4352 to see if they qualify for a free home pick up. Business-generated hazardous waste will not be accepted.
To dispose of your HHW products at a county-sponsored disposal site:
DO:
• Keep HHW products separate (do not mix).
• Bring products in their original containers when possible.
• Seal products to prevent leaks and spills.
• Keep products away from the driver and passengers, i.e., in a trunk, truck bed, or trailer.
• Keep children and pets away from collection sites and events.
DO NOT:
• Exceed 25 gallons or 220 pounds of HHW per event.
• Bring unlabeled, empty or leaking containers, asbestos, explosives or ammunition, radioactive or infectious waste, or business-generated waste to the collection site.
Central Transfer and Recycling Center
West Van Materials Recovery Center
Philip Services Corporation
Mobile Collection Events
