How to dispose of used motor oil in Bloomington, MN
Federal law (40 CFR 279) requires every retailer that sells motor oil to accept used oil free of charge. AutoZone, O'Reilly, Advance Auto, NAPA, and most Walmart Auto Centers take used oil + filters. Never pour down a drain — one quart contaminates 250,000 gallons of water.
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Bloomington basics
- County
- Hennepin County
- Primary ZIPs
- 55420, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55437, 55438
- Curbside schedule
- Weekly garbage, every-other-week recycling, weekly organics (opt-in). All handled by Republic Services under city contract. Find your day at bloomingtonmn.gov.
- Bulk pickup
- Two free bulk-pickup items per year for Bloomington households. Additional items via Republic Services at typical $25-40 per item. Schedule online at bloomingtonmn.gov.
Where to dispose of used motor oil near Bloomington
- 1
Auto-parts retailer (free, every store)
AutoZone, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Advance Auto, NAPA, and Walmart Auto Centers must accept used motor oil free per federal law. Most also accept used oil filters. Bring in a sealed plastic container.
- 2
Hennepin or Ramsey County HHW
Both Hennepin facilities (Brooklyn Park, Bloomington) and Ramsey County HHW accept used oil free for residents — often the right choice when you have several quarts at once.
- 3
Quick-lube shop oil change
Jiffy Lube, Valvoline, and independent shops include disposal in the cost of a paid oil change. If you're paying anyway, it's the no-effort path.
Read the complete motor oil disposal guide
The Bloomington options above are the local cut. For the full breakdown — chemistry, safety prep, federal + state rules, and the longer list of national take-back programs — read the complete guide:
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