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How to get rid of used motor oil in Roanoke County

Take it to the Tinker Creek Transfer Station or the Salem Transfer Station. There’s no fee. Limit: 5 gallons of liquids a visit.

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

Tinker Creek Transfer Station

Residents of Roanoke, Roanoke County, Salem, and Vinton: 12 free trips a year

Hours
Monday to Friday7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SundayClosed
  • Hours are in Eastern time.

1020 Hollins Road NE, Roanoke, VA 24012

Get directionsCall the center: 540-857-5050

Not yet verified. Call ahead to confirm. Source checked Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources: Roanoke Valley Resource Authority: Facilities; Roanoke Valley Resource Authority: Residential disposal; Roanoke Valley Resource Authority: Holiday hours, 2026

Rules for used motor oil

Fee
Free
Limit
5 gallons of liquids a visit
Residency
Residents of Roanoke, Roanoke County, Salem, and Vinton: 12 free trips a year.
  • Antifreeze too, within the same 5 gallons.

Other places that take used motor oil

Motor oil in other counties and cities

Source: Roanoke Valley Resource Authority: Residential disposal

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