Free Used Oil Filter Recycling?

Discussion in 'Local Prius Club Main Forum' started by Bob64, Oct 10, 2007.

  1. Bob64

    Bob64 Sapphire of the Blue Sky

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    In my area, I know of the county recycling centers that take used oil, but they don't take oil filters... I have a collection of oil filters that I don't know what to do with (and since I'm a cheapo, I'd rather not pay one of those crappy oil-change places to take it)

    Anyone know any places that takes used oil filters for free (in northern va?)
     
    #1 Bob64, Oct 10, 2007
  2. Jack Kelly

    Jack Kelly New Member

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    Suggest you call the Public Works department of your municipality---or whatever trash-hauling company has your municipality's contract (e.g., Waste Management).
     
    #2 Jack Kelly, Oct 10, 2007
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    naterprius Senior Member

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    Drain them for 24 hours, then toss them in the trash.

    (EPA regulations).

    Nate
     
    #3 naterprius, Oct 10, 2007
  4. JimboK

    JimboK One owner, low mileage

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    Too bad you didn't think about it a couple of weeks ago. You could have brought them down here. Chesterfield County's Waste and Resource Recovery service accepts them along with used oil. I'm surprised Fairfax doesn't.

    Headed this way again any time soon? :p
     
    #4 JimboK, Oct 10, 2007
  5. ivanbg

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    Go behind a shop like ntb and trough them in their oil filter bin.
     
    #5 ivanbg, Sep 1, 2008
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    what about asking at the place which takes the oil? Seems like it would be a common question, they may have the answer? Just a thought.
     
    #6 Freedom, Sep 1, 2008
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    Take them to Chantilly Va. They will gladly take your used oil and filter at no charge.Its an independent lexus and toyota repair shop called CHantilly Lexus and Toyota Repair Center. 14049 willard road, Chantilly VA
    703-814-7777
     
    #7 priusmaster, Sep 13, 2008
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