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Prevent pollution by recycling your used motor oil and filters, and receive $.016 per gallon for each gallon recycled! You can take these items to the following certified used oil collection centers located in the City of Alhambra: |
- AutoZone, 1100 W. Commonwealth Ave., (626) 284-7096
- Bob Wondries Ford (Service Department)
400 S. Atlantic Blvd., (626) 289-3591
- Firestone Store, 837 E. Main St., (626) 282-9184
- Jiffy Lube, 1332 S. Fremont Ave., (626) 570-0280
- Kragen Auto Parts, 800 E. Valley Blvd., (626) 570-8998
- Sierra Acura of Alhambra, 1700 W. Main St., (626) 284-8533
- Wondries Toyota, 1543 W. Main St., (626) 289-8000
- Y Tire Sales, 2969 W. Valley Blvd., (626) 570-1113
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The City of Alhambra offers residents FREE, easy-to-use oil recycling containers for collecting your used motor oil. Proof of residency is required. The containers are available at the Utilities Customer Service Center, 68 S. First St., Mon.-Thurs., 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. These containers have been specifically designed for used motor oil and are superior to other common collection devices such as plastic bottles once used for bleach, cleaners or other automobile fluids, (i.e., antifreeze). These types of containers can contain residues that contaminate the oil. Paint cans and other metal containers, or containers used for gasoline should also be avoided.
Don't forget to recycle your used oil filter, too. Simply place the old filter in a leak-proof container such as a coffee can with lid or resealable plastic bag. Then take your used oil and filter to a State-Certified Collection Center. The center will take between 5 and 20 gallons per day, per person. Call first to check on hours of operation and actual quantities accepted.
If you have additional questions about used motor oil recycling, call the California Integrated Waste Management Board Recycling Hotline at (800) 553-2962, or see their web page on used motor oil recycling.
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The City of Alhambra encourages use of environmentally-friendly re-refined motor oil. If you are not familiar with its benefits, see the following sites for more information:
- California Integrated Waste Management Board: Re-Refined Motor Oil
- America's Choice: Re-Refined Oil Products |
