Used Motor Oil & Filters Recycling

Dispose of Properly

1. Drain the oil into a clear plastic container that holds no more than 5 gallons. Free containers are available at the city's regularly scheduled CURE events.
2. Call 1-800-CLEANUP or click on the link to the right to find a FREE recycle center nearest to you.

   When you take your used motor oil to a certified collection center for recycling, you are entitled to receive $0.16 per gallon.

Never . . .

• Did You Know? Oil never degrades and can be recycled and re-used.

  Dump oil in the ocean, lakes, rivers, canals, storm drains, or gutters.
• Dump oil in the green waste, recycling, or solid waste containers.
• Dump oil on the soil.
• Mix oil with water, automotive fluids, or any other substances or solids.
• Leave oil before or after hours at certified recycling centers.
• Abandon oil in vacant lots or alleys.

Tire Recycling

California has millions of waste tires that have been illegally dumped or stockpiled. These stockpiles pose a potential threat to public health, safety, and the environment.

To encourage proper tire disposal, the City of Riverside hosts periodic CURE Bulky Item events where city residents may drop off tires.

The city uses rubberized asphalt made from recycled tires (crumb rubber) and when possible seeks grants to fund these projects. This is good for our environment and saves city dollars!