How to get rid of used motor oil in Washington County

Take it to any of five drop-off sites in Washington County. Cost: free at Forty West; the convenience centers need a $40 recycling permit. Limit: 5 gallons a visit.

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

Forty West Landfill

County residents by permit or paying by weight; recycling center, tires, mattresses, electronics

Hours
Monday to Saturday	7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sunday	Closed

Hours are in Eastern time.
The scales close at 3 p.m.

12630 Earth Care Road, Hagerstown, MD 21740

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Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 26, 2026.

Sources: Washington County: Recycling Drop-Off Locations; Washington County: Rates & Facilities; Washington County: Recycling Information; Washington County: 2026 Holiday Schedule, Department of Solid Waste

Rules for used motor oil

Fee: Free at Forty West; the convenience centers need a $40 recycling permit
Limit: 5 gallons a visit
Residency: Permit holders only: bagged household trash, recycling with a recycling permit, oil and antifreeze.

Antifreeze too. Forty West also takes up to 5 gallons of used cooking oil.

Other places that take used motor oil

Dargan Convenience Center2201 Dargan School House Road
Greensburg Convenience Center13125 Bikle Road
Hancock Convenience Center6502 Hess Road
Kaetzel Convenience Center2926 Kaetzel Road

Motor oil in other counties and cities

Source: Washington County: Recycling Information

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