Page to promote all jurisdictions in San Diego County's used oil and oil filter recycling programs.
05/17/2019
Used oil & filter recycling is FREE and EASY! Find a collection center near you at WasteFreeSD.org.
Used motor oil and filters can be recycled for FREE everyday at over 250 certified collection centers in San Diego County. We recommend you call first to make sure they have space available in their tanks!
Find a collection center near you at WasteFreeSD.org.
03/22/2019
Get your FREE oil filter TOMORROW! Bring in your used oil filter for recycling and get a new one free! Only on March 23rd, from 10am-2pm at participating AutoZone stores in Lakeside, Fallbrook, Spring Valley, and Ramona.
Restrictions apply. See flyer for details: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/dpw/recycling/Events.html
03/07/2019
Help keep your community clean by recycling your oil and used oil filter together at the FREE Used Oil Filter Exchange Event on March 23 from 10am-2pm! See post for more details.
Get a FREE oil filter when you recycle your old one on March 23 from 10am-2pm! Only at participating AutoZone stores in Fallbrook, Lakeside, Ramona and Spring Valley.
See flyer for event details: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/dpw/recycling/Events.html
12/24/2018
The U.S. Department of Energy estimated that in 2006, about 10 million barrels of used oil was disposed of improperly, roughly twice the amount of crude oil released in the 2010 BP well blowout in the Gulf of Mexico.
More than 1 billion gallons of used oil is collected nationally each year, with more than 64 million gallons of that being collected for recycling in California.
12/17/2018
Myth 2: As a car owner, there is nothing I can do to reduce my environmental impact while on the road
Many people mistakenly believe that the necessity of driving is irreconcilable with environmental stewardship, unless they are ready to make a multi-thousand dollar commitment to purchasing an electric or hybrid vehicle—and those sorts are few and far between! In truth, there is myriad ways for the average car owner to lessen his or her environmental impact: condense trips, coordinate carpools, and of course, make a deliberate decision to use recycled motor oil.
When compared to motor oil made from crude, re-refined equivalents use 89% less energy and emit 69% less greenhouse gases during production. Additionally, as Universal Lubricants employs a “closed-loop” process in which it collects, re-refines, blends, packages and redistributes its own oil—never losing guardianship within the chain—the company completes a sustainable cycle eliminating the possibility of improper disposal. And that’s a big deal, considering all it takes is one gallon of motor oil to contaminate up to 1 million gallons of water.
By making a few smart choices, American car owners can feel good about doing the right thing for the environment and actively safeguard the ecosystems they drive through on a daily basis.
12/12/2018
Did you know that used motor oil that is dropped off for recycling can be cleaned and reused as base oil?
Find a free drop-off recycling center for used motor oil and filters at www.WasteFreeSD.org
12/10/2018
Did you know, each year the U.S. generates 425 million used automotive oil filters containing 160,000 tons of iron units and 18 million gallons of oil.
Find a recycling center for used motor oil and filters at www.WasteFreeSD.org
12/03/2018
Don't change your motor oil more than you need to... Did you know that most car manufacturers don't recommend changing the oil every 3000 miles? Find your vehicle's oil change interval at www.CheckYourNumber.org or in your vehicle's manual.
11/26/2018
Each year in the United States alone, millions of gallons of used motor oil are improperly disposed, which can result in the contamination of lakes, rivers, streams and groundwater supplies. Recycling the motor oil from just one oil change can help protect one million gallons of drinking water!
Find a free drop-off recycling center for used motor oil and filters at www.WasteFreeSD.org
11/19/2018
Did you know used oil filters can be recycled into rebar?
Like or share if you recycle your used motor oil and filters (and to help us get the word out)!
Find a free drop-off recycling center for used motor oil and filters at www.WasteFreeSD.org
11/12/2018
Recycle your oil and oil filter together.
Find a free drop-off recycling center for used motor oil and filters at www.WasteFreeSD.org