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How to get rid of used motor oil in Catawba County

Take it to any of four drop-off sites in Catawba County. Cost: free for residents. Limit: 5 gallons.

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

Rocky Ford Road Convenience Center

Bagged household garbage, bulky items, and recycling. Fees apply

Hours
Monday to Saturday10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Catawba County’s recycling page lists Rocky Ford Road’s hours without Wednesday.

3864 Rocky Ford Rd, Newton, NC 28658

Also called the Blackburn Convenience Center. It isn’t the landfill, though it’s on the same road

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 14, 2026.

Source: Catawba County: Convenience centers

Rules for used motor oil

Fee
Free for residents
Limit
5 gallons
Residency
Not posted. Call ahead.
  • Oil filters too. Antifreeze goes to the Rocky Ford Road and Bethany Church Road centers only.

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