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Minnetonka disposal guide

How to dispose of used motor oil in Minnetonka, 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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Minnetonka basics

County
Hennepin County
Primary ZIPs
55305, 55343, 55345
Curbside schedule
Pickup day depends on your hauler. Most provide weekly garbage and every-other-week recycling. Yard waste seasonal April-November. Find your hauler's schedule on their website or your monthly bill.
Bulk pickup
Bulk pickup is arranged through your individual hauler — most include 1-2 items per year free, additional $20-40 each. The city does not run year-round bulk pickup but holds spring + fall yard-waste drop-off events.

Where to dispose of used motor oil near Minnetonka

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    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.

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    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. 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.

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