where to toss it

How to get rid of used motor oil in Nash County

Take it to any of eight drop-off sites in Nash County. The fee isn’t posted, so call ahead.

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

Aventon Convenience Center

Nash County Convenience Center Permit (hangtag) required

Hours from March 15 to Oct. 15
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday to Saturday	7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sunday	1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 16 to March 14: Mon 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Tue closed; Wed–Sat 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Sun 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Hours are in Eastern time.

10801 Cooper Rd, Nashville, NC 27856

South of Aventon at Cooper Road and State Road 1403

Get directions Call the county office

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Nash County Solid Waste at 252-459-9899.

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

Sources: Nash County: Convenience center locations; Nash County: Convenience centers schedule

Rules for used motor oil

Fee: Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit: Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency: Nash County Convenience Center Permit (hangtag) required.

Oil filters too. Antifreeze goes in the tank at the Landfill Convenience Center only.

Other places that take used motor oil

Drake Convenience Center4782 Drake Rd, Battleboro, NC 27809
Landfill Convenience Center3057 Duke Rd, Nashville, NC 27856
Old Nash Tech Convenience Center2018 N Old Carriage Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Salem Convenience Center6271 Swift Creek School Rd, Nashville, NC 27856
Spring Hope Convenience Center7008 US-64 Alt, Spring Hope, NC 27882
Stoney Hill Convenience Center9842 Stoney Hill Church Rd, Middlesex, NC 27557
Strickland Cross Roads Convenience Center9881 Old Bailey Hwy, Wilson, NC 27896

Motor oil in other counties

Sources: Nash County: Convenience centers how-to; Nash County: Convenience center locations; Nash County: More solid waste information

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