Many do-it-yourselfers change their own oil because they either want to save money, enjoy it, or take pride in the quality of their own workmanship. As with many automotive DIY projects, there comes a time when you have to dispose of the waste fuels, lubricants and related filters that have been changed.
Waste fuels, lubricants, antifreeze and related filters - not just from a car or truck, but also from a boat, motorcycle, recreational vehicle, or lawn mower - should not be mixed or thrown away with the garbage. They need to be disposed of independently and properly.
The best way to store and transport used motor fluids is in an oil change container available at many retail stores. Alternatively, empty containers from the last oil change or a clean empty plastic container with a lid, such as a milk jug, work well. Clearly label all containers as to what is inside. Never mix used oil with any other liquids, including water.
Many service stations and auto parts stores, as well as the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County, will accept up to 5 gallons of these waste fluids. Most also offer used oil filter recycling services.
DIYers may dispose of their full waste fluid containers for FREE at one of the SWA’s seven Home Chemical and Recycling Centers:
Belle Glade (unattended)
Glades Regional Transfer Station1701 State Road 15 in Belle Glade
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.Saturday: 7 a.m. - 12: p.m.Delray Beach – West
Southwest County Transfer Station 13400 South State Road 7 in Delray Beach
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Saturday is self-serve drop-off containers only)
Delray Beach – East (unattended)
South County Transfer Station1901 SW 4th Ave. in Delray Beach
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Jupiter (unattended)
North County Transfer Station14185 Military Trail (SWA Road) in Jupiter
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Lantana (unattended)
Central County Transfer Station1810 Lantana Road in Lantana
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Royal Palm Beach (unattended)
West Central Transfer Station9743 Process Drive (previously Fairgrounds Road) in Royal Palm Beach
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
West Palm Beach
Home Chemical and Recycling Center6161 N. Jog Road in West Palm Beach
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Saturday is self-serve drop-off containers only)
For used oil regulations and information, contact the Florida Department of Environmental Protection at 561-681-6600, or go to their website for used oil. The motor oil from just one oil change can contaminate a million gallons of water!
Remember, pollution prevention starts at home. Visit www.SWA.org/HCRC or call 561-697-2700 or 866-SWA-INFO (toll-free) to learn more about the Solid Waste Authority’s Home Chemical and Recycling Centers.
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