How to dispose of used motor oil in Plymouth, 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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Plymouth basics
- County
- Hennepin County
- Primary ZIPs
- 55441, 55442, 55446, 55447
- Curbside schedule
- Schedule depends on your chosen hauler. Most haulers offer weekly garbage and every-other-week recycling. Yard waste April-November. Find your hauler list at plymouthmn.gov.
- Bulk pickup
- Each licensed hauler in Plymouth sets its own bulk-pickup policy and fees (typical $25-50 per item). Schedule directly with your hauler. Plymouth does not run a city-wide bulk program.
Where to dispose of used motor oil near Plymouth
- 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 Plymouth 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:
Motor oil disposal — full guide →All disposal guides for Plymouth, MN
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