How to get rid of used motor oil in Clarke County
Take it to the CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials). Cost: $5 a gallon.
CHaRM (Center for Hard to Recycle Materials)
Open to anyone; $3 a trip for Athens-Clarke residents, $8 for others
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
| Wednesday | noon to 6 p.m. |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday to Saturday | 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Hours are in Eastern time.
- Hours change on New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Earth Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas; the county posts each one’s schedule.
- Allow at least 30 minutes before closing.
- Closed the fourth week of September for cleaning and maintenance.
1005 College Avenue, Athens, GA 30601
Rules for used motor oil
- Fee
- $5 a gallon
- Limit
- Not posted. Call ahead.
- Residency
- Open to anyone; $3 a trip for Athens-Clarke residents, $8 for others.
- Automotive fluids and oil filters; no fuels.
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