Used Motor Oil & Filters

Used motor oil is considered a hazardous waste and should not be put in the trash, poured down a sink, poured down storm drains, or poured on dirt areas.

Both used motor oil and used oil filters should be delivered to a collection center for recycling. Provided below is a list of certified collection centers in El Monte. All of the listed locations accept both used motor oil and used filters for recycling. There is a five gallon limit per trip. Business waste will not be accepted.

Locations

AutoZone
11104 Ramona Boulevard
El Monte, CA 91731
626-442-8310

Longo Lexus Service Station
3530 North Peck Road
El Monte, CA 91731
626-580-6252

Longo Toyota Service Station
3534 North Peck Road
El Monte, CA 91731
626-580-6101

The Oilmen
10013 Valley Boulevard
El Monte, CA 91731
626-443-5823

O'Reilly Auto Parts
12034 Valley Boulevard
El Monte, CA 91732
626-444-0446

Pep Boys
11937 East Valley Boulevard
El Monte, CA 91732
626-401-0404

Ross Nissan Service Station
3428 North Peck Road
El Monte, CA 91731
626-350-8868

Pick Up

El Monte residents may pick up a free used oil drain container from Public Works, 3990 Arden Drive. Please contact the Maintenance Department at (626) 580-2253 or email Priscilla at PGarcia@elmonteca.gov for availability and pick-up times. Drain containers are re-usable, safe for transport, and hold up to 15 quarts of used motor oil.