There are many practical uses for used motor oil. A primary use is to rerefine it into a base stock for lubricating oil. The result is that the rerefined oil is of as high a quality as a virgin oil product. A secondary use of the used oil is to burn it for energy. Large industrial boilers can efficiently burn the used oil with minimum pollution.
It is illegal to dump motor oil on the ground, down the drain or sewer, or into any surface water or groundwater. You can be fined up to $1,000 ($2,500 for a business) and sentenced to 90 days in jail if you illegally dispose of used motor oil in Michigan.
Utilize these sites for proper disposal of your used motor oil. Please follow their instructions so they can keep the service available. Do not leave oil by the front door or in the parking lot when the business is closed.
Advance Auto Parts Stores
877-238-2623Accepts scrap batteries and used motor oil.
Multiple locations.
AutoZone Stores
800-288-6966Accepts scrap batteries and used motor oil.
Multiple locations.
Fifelski Auto Service
4204 18th StreetDorr, MI 49323
616-681-9620
Accepts unmixed oil, brake fluid, and transmission fluid.
PepBoys Stores
800-737-2697Accepts scrap batteries and used motor oil.
Multiple locations.
SafeChem Drop-Off: Byron Center Location
10300 South Kent Dr. SWByron Center, MI 49315
ONLY OPEN during designated times; no appointment necessary.
Located within the South Kent Waste & Recycling Center.
This SafeChem Drop-Off location is OPEN YEAR ROUND Mondays: 8:30 – 11:30am
*cancelation policy: closed during holidays and inclement weather
Accepts household hazardous waste such as oil paint, solvents, sealants, aerosol cans, autofluids, pesticides, herbicides, cleaners, degreasers, mercury items, CFL bulbs, and 1lb propane tanks. Residential use only; business waste is NOT accepted.
SafeChem Drop-Off: Grand Rapids Location
1045 Wealthy St. SWRapids, MI 49504
616-632-7920
ONLY OPEN during designated times; no appointment necessary.
Located within the Wealthy St. Administrative & Recycling Center.
This location is OPEN year-round on:
Mondays: 1:30 – 5:30pm
Wednesdays: 7:30 – 11:30am
Thursdays: 1:30 – 5:30pm
Every second Saturday: 8:30 – 11:00am
*cancelation policy: closed during holidays and inclement weather
Accepts household hazardous waste such as oil paint, solvents, sealants, aerosol cans, autofluids, pesticides, herbicides, cleaners, degreasers, mercury items, CFL bulbs, and 1lb propane tanks. Residential use only; business waste is NOT accepted.
SafeChem Drop-Off: Kentwood Location
5068 Breton Rd. SEKentwood, MI 49508
616-632-7920
ONLY OPEN during designated times; no appointment necessary.
Located within the City of Kentwood Public Works Complex.
This location is open Tuesdays from 10:30am to 1:30pm.
*cancelation policy: closed during holidays and inclement weather
Accepts household hazardous waste such as oil paint, solvents, sealants, aerosol cans, autofluids, pesticides, herbicides, cleaners, degreasers, mercury items, CFL bulbs, and 1lb propane tanks. Residential use only; business waste is NOT accepted.
SafeChem Drop-Off: Rockford Location
2908 Ten Mile Rd. NERockford, MI 49341
616-632-7920
ONLY OPEN during designated times; no appointment necessary.
Located with the North Kent Waste & Recycling Center.
This location is OPEN YEAR ROUND Fridays from 8:30 – 11:30am
*cancelation policy: closed during holidays and inclement weather
Accepts household hazardous waste such as oil paint, solvents, sealants, aerosol cans, auto fluids, pesticides, herbicides, cleaners, degreasers, mercury items, CFL bulbs, and 1lb propane tanks. Residential use only; business waste is NOT accepted.
SafeChem Drop-Off: Wyoming Location
2350 Ivanrest Ave SWWyoming, MI 49418
616-261-3564
ONLY OPEN during designated times; no appointment necessary.
Located within the City of Wyoming Waste Water Treatment Plant Complex.
This location is OPEN year-round on:
Mondays: 1:00 – 3:00pm
Thursdays: 7:00 – 9:00am
*cancelation policy: closed during holidays and inclement weather
Accepts household hazardous waste such as oil paint, solvents, sealants, aerosol cans, autofluids, pesticides, herbicides, cleaners, degreasers, mercury items, CFL bulbs, and 1lb propane tanks. Residential use only; business waste is NOT accepted.
Tractor Supply Company Stores
877-718-6750Accepts scrap batteries and used motor oil.
Multiple locations.