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How to get rid of used motor oil in Orange County

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

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

Eubanks Road Waste and Recycling Center

Orange County residents only. Full service, with a hazardous waste drop-off

Hours
Monday to Tuesday7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WednesdayClosed
Thursday to Friday7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Hours are in Eastern time.

1518 Eubanks Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Next to the Orange County Landfill

This center has no phone of its own, so this calls Orange County Solid Waste Management at 919-968-2885.

Rules for used motor oil

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Orange County residents only. Full service, with a hazardous waste drop-off. Orange County residents only. No yard waste, wood, or construction debris. Orange County residents only.
  • Oil filters too. Antifreeze goes in its own yellow tank; don’t mix it with oil.

Other places that take used motor oil

Motor oil in other counties

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