Used Oil Recycling

City of Arcata Used Oil Recycling Program

The City of Arcata is dedicated to reducing the improper disposal of used motor oil. Used motor oil, like any other household hazardous waste, can harm the environment if it is not recycled or disposed of properly. If thrown in the trash or poured on the ground, used motor oil can seep into the groundwater we drink. If used motor oil is poured on the street, it will go down a storm drain and into the Humboldt Bay.

Currently, the City of Arcata has one certified collection center (CCC). Other certified collections centers can be found in nearby cities. These centers will accept your used motor oil and pay you 40 cents per gallon.

Certified Collection Centers 

Certified Collection Centers have storage tanks on site to collect and safely dispose of your used oil and filters. However, certified center managers will not accept used motor oil that has been contaminated with other fluids such as antifreeze, solvents, gasoline, or water. So please, don't mix your used oil with anything.  

The table below lists certified collection centers in the City of Arcata and in other nearby cities. Always call ahead to check availability and business hours of a used oil collection center. Do not drop off used oil during non-business hours. On behalf of the City of Arcata and Humboldt Bay, thank you for recycling your used oil and filters! 

CCC NameLocationPhone Number Accepts Used Oil?Accepts Used Filter?
Arcata, CA
Franklin's
Service 
1903 Heindon Rd, Arcata, CA 95521(707) 822-1975YesYes
McKinleyville, CA
O’Reilly Auto Parts
1605 Central Avenue
McKinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 840-9007
YesYes
AutoZone
1585 Central Ave
McKinleyville, CA 95519
(707) 388-6215
YesYes
Eureka, CA
The Lube Rack
1232 5th St
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 444-2844
YesNo
Firestone

538 H Street
Eureka, CA 95501    
(707) 443-1617
YesYes
Leon's Car Care Center
929 Broadway
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 444-9636
YesNo
O’Reilly Auto Parts
1634 Broadway
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-8285
YesYes
Humboldt Waste Management Authority
1059 W. Hawthorne Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 268-8680

YesYes
Premier Oil Change
135 W. Harris Street
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-5823

YesYes
O’Reilly Auto Parts
1620 Highland Ave
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 444-9457

YesYes
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