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How to get rid of used motor oil in Escambia County

Take it to the Perdido Landfill or the Oak Grove Citizens’ Convenience Center. Cost: free for residents. Limit: 5 gallons.

One of two places in Escambia County that take used motor oil. The rest are listed below.

Perdido Landfill

Residents and businesses; fee by the ton

Hours
Monday to Friday7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Central time.
  • Holiday closures aren’t posted. Call ahead near a holiday.
  • Escambia County’s Waste Services page opens the Perdido Landfill at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday; the landfill’s own page and the county’s recycling page say 7 a.m.
  • Large loads that have to be unloaded by hand must arrive by 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and 3 p.m. on Saturday.
  • Household hazardous waste drop-off: Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

13009 Beulah Road, Cantonment

Get directionsCall the county office: Escambia County Waste Services Department, 850-937-2160

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Escambia County Waste Services Department at 850-937-2160.

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 19, 2026.

Sources: Escambia County: Perdido Landfill; Escambia County: Waste Services; Escambia County: Recycling and drop-off locations; Escambia County: Household Hazardous Waste; Escambia County: Waste Services Schedule of Rates and Fees

Rules for used motor oil

Fee
Free for residents
Limit
5 gallons
Residency
Residents and businesses; fee by the ton.
  • Antifreeze, up to 10 gallons, and brake fluid too.

Other places that take used motor oil

Motor oil in other counties

Sources: Escambia County: Household Hazardous Waste; Escambia County: Recycling and drop-off locations

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