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How to get rid of used motor oil in Rutherford County

Take it to any of 11 drop-off sites in Rutherford County. The fee isn’t posted, so call ahead.

One of 11 places in Rutherford County that take used motor oil. The rest are listed below.

Avondale Center

Households outside city limits that pay the county solid waste fee. No businesses

Hours
Monday to Friday6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.

2310 Ellenboro-Henrietta Rd., Ellenboro, NC 28040

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 15, 2026.

Sources: Rutherford County: Solid Waste; Rutherford County: 2026 landfill and convenience center holiday calendar

Rules for used motor oil

Fee
Not posted. Call ahead.
Limit
Not posted. Call ahead.
Residency
Households outside city limits that pay the county solid waste fee. No businesses. Everyone pays by weight, churches and schools included.
  • Oil filters too. Cooking oil at every center but Hollis, and at the landfill.

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