trooplewis

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I've got a 5 gallon bucket full of used motor oil and gear lube. The local (San Diego) 76 station said they wanted me to pay a 50¢ per quart fee for them to take it.

So much for encouraging folks to recycle oil.

Do most of you folks have to pay to do this???

maf2003111

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last time i took my oil to adv. auto parts they took it for free. i believe adv. auto and autozone takes it for free. i would try them. i know autozone only takes oil and returns your container.

00MaxSE

iTrader: (25)

Nope, i would never pay. I used to take mine to Murray's, but not I just drop it off at the city service center. They have a pallet out by the garage to drop off used oil.

Cutler

iTrader: (3)

Try to go to the local recycling center, I go to our local county facility where it's free...just my .02

CustomLowz

iTrader: (14)

I know of a few shops that use old motor oil, tranny oil, and such and use it for heat in the shops...

nsnrider

iTrader: (59)

bring it to a shop that uses used oil to heat their building, they will thank you.

maxdriver10

I put it next to my recycling bin and the recycling company takes care of it...just has to be in a clear container...but I live in a more "rural" area

petro2342

You could always take it to your Wal-Mart Tire and Lube store. They recycle for you. So says on the back of their oils

trooplewis

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Thanks all. I took it to Pep Boys and they disposed of all 5 gallons, no questions, and no charges.

I feel like calling 76 Union and complaining about the guy who wanted to charge me $10 to dispose of it.

petro2342

Yea, they shouldn't charge you. It's stupid when you're actually doing them the favor.

SilverMax_04

There are some shops here in Colorado that do this, too.

The reason the gas station charged you to take the oil is that they have to pay a service to haul it away -- just passing on their cost. The locations that burn this oil don't have that business cost. Not certain, but suspect that the auto stores also have to pay a fee to haul the oil away. Suspect that they have a better profit margin than the gas station, so they just eat the fee to keep you happy.

maximadudeIIs

The local service station does the same here.