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How to get rid of used motor oil in New Hanover County

Take it to any of five drop-off sites in New Hanover County. There’s no fee.

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

Household Hazardous Waste Facility

New Hanover County residents only. Bring your ID

Hours
Monday to Friday	8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday	8 a.m. to noon
Sunday	Closed

Hours are in Eastern time.

3002 Highway 421 North, Wilmington, NC 28401

Get directions Call the center

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

Sources: New Hanover County: Recycling and solid waste hours and locations; New Hanover County: Household hazardous waste and the HazWagon

Rules for used motor oil

Fee: Free
Limit: Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency: New Hanover County residents only. Bring your ID. Residents and businesses. Fees by weight, $5 minimum.

Oil filters and antifreeze too. No 55-gallon drums.

Other places that take used motor oil

HazWagon at Ogden Park615 Ogden Park Dr, Wilmington, NC 28411
HazWagon at Wrightsville Beach Municipal ComplexMunicipal Ln, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
HazWagon at Carolina Beach501 Dow Rd S, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
New Hanover County Landfill5210 Highway 421 North, Wilmington, NC 28401

Motor oil in other counties

Sources: New Hanover County: Household hazardous waste and the HazWagon; New Hanover County: Landfill fees; New Hanover County: Landfill

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