County Facilities County Libraries Service Centers County Parks Env. Used motor oil contains pollutants, including organic chemicals and metals. When disposed of improperly, in the trash, on the ground or in a sewer system, the pollutants may reach lakes, rivers or the ground water. Disposal of motor oil in the trash or on the ground is illegal.
Oil is a valuable resource.
Recycled motor oil can be burned as an industrial fuel or cleaned and reused. By state law, any place that sells motor oil must either collect used oil or post a sign identifying the closest collection site. Some will accept oil filters, often for a small fee. Call the nearest store for more details. Motor oil and filters are accepted free of charge at the Dakota County Eco-Site, household hazardous waste area.