Richfield disposal guide

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

County
Hennepin County
Primary ZIPs
55423
Curbside schedule
Weekly garbage + recycling, weekly organics (opt-in), seasonal yard waste April-November. All via the city-contracted hauler. Find your day at richfieldmn.gov.
Bulk pickup
Two free bulk-pickup items per year for Richfield households. Additional items at $25-40 each. Schedule via richfieldmn.gov or call the hauler directly.

Where to dispose of used motor oil near Richfield

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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.

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    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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