Used Motor Oil and Filters Alternative ways to recycle Illegal in Garbage & Drains Household Hazardous Waste Used motor oil and filters are accepted from Yolo County Residents for free everyday from Mon-Sat 6:30am-4pm, and Sundays from 8am-4pm. Automotive oil, transmission fluid, hydraulic fluid, differential fluid, and diesel fuel/oil can be disposed of every day at the Yolo County Central Landfill so long as it is not mixed with anything else (no gasoline, kerosene, water, antifreeze, etc.). Senior (65+) or disabled residents may contact Yolo County’s Recycling Coordinator at (530) 666-8856 to schedule a free pick-up of household hazardous wastes. 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.
