Did you know that you can dispose of your used motor oil safely and easily right here in Santee?

When you change your oil, drain your used motor oil into a container, seal the container well with a lid, and bring it to one of the conveniently located State Certified Used Oil Collection Centers in Santee. And, State Certified Used Oil Collection Centers will pay you S.04 for each quart you recycle.

WHY RECYCLE USED MOTOR OIL?
Because it never wears out! Your used motor oil can be recycled and used again. And that means you can be conserving a natural resource. Motor oil which is poured into the ground can pollute the soil, ground water, streams and rivers... your environment. When you take your used motor oil to a State Certified Used Oil Collection Center for recycling, you are protecting the environment and conserving a valuable resource. And, State Certified Used Oil Collection Centers will pay you S.04 for each quart you recycle.

USED OIL RECYCLING TIPS

• When draining used motor oil, use a clean plastic container with a tight lid.
• Reuse your used oil container, and store it safely, away from children and pets.
• Don't mix used oil with chemicals, gasoline, water, or other substances.
• Use a reusable 5-gallon or smaller size container.
• State Certified Used Oil Collection Centers will take between 5 and 20 gallons per day, per person. Call the Center to confirm the amount accepted.

     State Certified Used Oil Collection Centers:*

*Please CALL these Centers before bringing in your used motor oil.

If you have additional questions about used motor oil recycling, please call the
California Integrated Waste Management Board Recycling Hotline at
1-800-CLEANUP

This program is brought to you by the
City of Santee and made possible by a grant from the
California Integrated Waste Management Board.