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How to get rid of used motor oil in Johnston County

Take it to any of the 12 Johnston County convenience centers. There’s no fee. Limit: 5 gallons a week.

One of 12 places in Johnston County that take used motor oil. The rest are listed below.

Oak Grove Convenience Center

Johnston County households only

Hours from Oct. 1 to April 30
Monday to Tuesday8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WednesdayClosed
Thursday to Friday8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SundayClosed

May 1 to Sept. 30: Mon–Tue 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wed closed; Thu–Fri 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun closed.

  • Hours are in Eastern time.
  • Closed on county holidays, which follow the North Carolina state government’s holiday schedule.

5677 US Highway 301 North, Kenly, NC

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Johnston County Solid Waste Services at 919-938-4750.

Rules for used motor oil

Fee
Free
Limit
5 gallons a week
Residency
Johnston County households only.
  • Oil filters too, 3 a week. Antifreeze goes to the landfill only, 5 gallons a week.

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