How do I recycle used motor oil and filters?
Bring used motor oil and filters to the Ramsey County public drop-off site located in Arden Hills. Also, all Ramsey County household hazardous waste (HHW) collection sites will accept used oil and filters. There is no disposal fee at these sites.
Why do I need to recycle used motor oil?
Used motor oil is toxic and poses a threat to humans, animals, surface water, ground water and even air, if disposed of improperly. The oil picks up chemicals from the engine as it moves through your lawn mower, boat, car or truck. Used oil from one oil change can contaminate one million gallons of fresh water if it is dumped on to the ground! Disposal of motor oil in the trash has been banned since 1988.
Why can’t I throw used oil filters in the trash?
Motor oil filters are made of paper and metal. Because used oil filters contain a considerable amount of used motor oil even when drained, motor oil filters pose a threat to humans, animals, surface water (lakes and rivers), ground water (for drinking water wells) and even air, if disposed of improperly. It is illegal to put motor oil filters in the trash.
Used Oil & Filter ONLY Drop-off Site Hours & Location:
Hours: 24/7. All day. All night. Any day. Any time. Really. We mean it!
Location: On 1500 block of Ben Franklin Road, north of Hwy. 96 and west of Hamline Avenue
This site replaces the now closed drop-off site formerly located in Shoreview.
For more information call 651.633.EASY (3279) or AskEH.
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