Minnesota law prohibits throwing away motor oil and oil filters. Even when drained, oil filters contain motor oil that can contaminate our environment if disposed of improperly.
Store used motor oil in a sealed, labeled container. Do not mix used motor oil with antifreeze, water, gasoline, or other fluids. Do not store used motor oil in a container previously used for antifreeze, bleach, paint, pesticides, or other chemicals. Any residue left in the container may contaminate the oil.
Disposal Information
Many automotive service centers collect motor oil and oil filters for proper disposal. Contact your local automotive service center for services, hours, and fees before taking items there.
Take used motor oil to your local automotive service center or your county household hazardous waste collection site.
Drain oil filters upside down over a container to collect remaining oil for at least 12 hours. Put filters in a sealed container to prevent leaks.
Take oil filters to a collection site:
• Your county household hazardous waste collection site.
• Some municipalities collect oil filters. Contact your city for information.
• Some automotive service centers collect oil filters. Contact your local automotive service center for services, hours, and fees before taking items there.
For information on disposal of other automotive fluids, see Automotive Fluids or Fuels.
