Used Motor Oil and Filters Alternative ways to recycle Illegal in Garbage & Drains Hazardous Waste Drop-Off UPDATE REGARDING OIL COLLECTION Oil & Oil filters are longer be accepted for collection at the Burbank Recycle Center as of December 31st, 2025. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. It is illegal to put motor oil, antifreeze, and oil filters in the trash or in the environment. These items need to be responsbily dropped off at a designated collection center. State-certified collection centers in Burbank accepting used oil. 1) To find a drop off collection site near you: https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/UsedOil/CertifiedCenters/ 2) Call 1-800-CLEANLA for a list of other waste oil centers by zip code. 3) Used motor oil can also be taken to Los Angeles S.A.F.E. Collection Centers and other hazardous waste facilities. Don't Dump in Trash or Down Drain Used motor oil is a major contaminant of waterways, so never dump down the drain or in the trash. Filters also leak toxic materials into waterways, which are slow to break down in the environment. Never Mix with Other Chemicals Service stations will not accept motor oil that has been contaminated with other products like antifreeze. Don’t mix your motor oil with anything else. Alternative Ways to Recycle Take to Service Stations The best way to recycle used motor oil and filters is to take them to a service station or auto shop. Find one that’s certified. Did You Know? What Happens to Recycled Motor Oil Used motor oil can be cleaned and recycled, which helps keep it out of waterways. Recycled oil is then used to make heating oil, asphalt and other petroleum-based products. It is usually not recycled and resold as motor oil.
