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City of Berkeley Motor Oil Recycling Program

510-525-1630


Why recycle used oil? | How to change & recycle | Certified used oil collection centers

RECYCLE YOUR USED MOTOR OIL & FILTERS
RECICLE SU ACEITE DE MOTOR Y SUS FILTROS

THERE ARE MANY BENEFITS TO RECYCLING USED OIL BESIDES KEEPING OUR WATER AND LAND CLEAN AND SAFE:
ADEMÁS DE MANTENER NUESTRA AGUA Y TIERRA LIMPIAS Y SEGURAS, EL RECICLAJE DEL ACEITE TRAE CONSIGO MUCHOS BENEFICIOS:

  • If the oil generated by all do-it-yourself oil changers in America were collected and re-refined, it would provide enough motor oil for over 50 million cars each year. This would reduce our dependence on imported oil, help reduce our trade deficit, and provide jobs.
    Si el aceite generado por todas las personas que cambian el aceite en América fuera recolectado y refinado, proveería suficiente aceite de motor para más de 50 millones de autos cada año. Esto reduciría nuestra dependencia del aceite importado, ayudaría a reducir los costos de comercialización y proveería trabajos.
  • Recycling 1 ton of used oil filters recovers 1,700 pounds of steel and up to 60 gallons of used oil. More than 20 million oil filters are recycled in California annually.
    Al reciclar una tonelada de filtros de aceite usado se recuperan 1,700 libras de acero y hasta 60 galones de aceite usado. Más de 20 millones de filtros de aceite son reciclados anualmente en California.
  • Re-refined oil is equal in quality to virgin oil. Motor oil doesn’t break down, it simply gets dirty. Ask your oil retailer for re-refined oil with the American Petroleum Institute (API) seal. Buying recycled is an important part of making recycling work.
    El aceite re-refinado es de igual calidad que el aceite virgen. El aceite de motor no se descompone, sólo se ensucia. Pregúntele a su vendedor de aceite por aceite re-refinado con el sello de American Petroleum Institute (API). El comprar cosas recicladas es una forma de hacer que el reciclaje sea efectivo.

Call 510-525-1630 for used oil drop-off locations and to have a free used oil recycling kit delivered to you!
Llame al 510-525-1630 para solicitar un juego gratis de cambio de aceite y una lista de lugares que lo aceptan! Se habla Español.

WHY RECYCLE USED OIL?

  • Used motor oil can contain toxic substances such as benzene,lead, zinc, and cadmium.
    El aceite de motor usado puede contener substancias tóxicas tales como benceno, plomo, zinc y cadmio.
  • One pint of oil can produce a slick of approximately one acre on the surface of water.
    Un octavo de galón de aceite puede producir una capa aceitosa de aproximadamente un acre en la superficie del agua.
  • Dumping used oil sends the oil and its contaminants into ground and surface water. Used oil is the largest single source of oil pollution (over 40%) in our nation's waterways.
    Tirar aceite usado significa enviar el aceite y sus contaminantes al fondo y a la superficie del agua. El aceite usado es la fuente de contaminación mas grande (más del 40%) en nuestras vías fluviales.

DO clean up spills with sawdust, kitty litter, rags or newspaper. Place them in plastic bags and take them to an Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste drop-off center. Call 510-670-6460 for the location nearest you.
Limpie todo derramamiento de aceite con aserrín, mullidos de cama de gatos, trapos o papel periódico. Después de usados coloque éstos en bolsas de plástico y llévelos al centro de deshecho de Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste. Llame al 510-670-6460 para encontrar el centro más cercano a usted.

DON’T mix toxic substances such as antifreeze, solvents, transmission or brake fluids with used oil. Keep these separate and dispose of these and other household hazardous wastes through Alameda County Household Hazadous Waste. Call 510-670-6460 for a list of drop-off locations.
No mezcle el aceite usado con sustancias tóxicas tales como anticongelantes, disolventes, fluídos de la transmisión o del freno. Mantenga estas sustancias en un lugar aparte y deshágase de ellas y otros desperdicios caseros peligrosos a través de Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste. Llame al 510-670-6460 para obtener una lista de los centros.

DON’T place used oil into household garbage, recycling containers or commercial dumpsters. Don't place the used oil recycl-ing kits out on the curb, the City does not provide service for pickup of the kits.
No ponga aceite usado junto con la basura de la casa, contenedores de reciclaje o basureros comerciales. No ponga los estuches de reciclaje de aceite en la orilla de la acera; la ciudad no provee servicio de recolección de estos estuches.

DON’T pour used oil into the sewer, storm drain or onto the ground. It is illegal and punishable by a $5000 fine.
No tire aceite usado en las alcantarillas, desagües para tormentas o en la tierra. Es ilegal y se castiga con una multa de $5,000.00.

HOW TO CHANGE & RECYCLE

Please consult your car owner's manual for detailed oil change instructions.
Por favor consulte su manual de instrucciones para información detallada acerca del cambio de aceite.

  1. Unscrew the cap from the used oil recycling container and place the container under the engine oil pan.
  2. Allow the used oil to drain from your car into the oil recycling kit.
  3. Screw the cap tightly onto the used oil recycling container. If you are changing your oil filter, follow the directions included on the filter.
  4. Drain any oil left in the filter by puncturing its dome end and turning the filter upside down in the used oil recycling container for a minimum of 12 hours to remove all of the oil.
  5. Place the drained filter into the used oil recycling kit bag and seal tightly. Don't throw your used filters into the trash. Used oil filters are considered hazardous waste unless managed properly.
  6. Take the used oil recycling kit with the used oil and the oil filter to your nearest certified used oil collection center. For a list of certified collection center locations, call 510-525-1630.

For a free and reusable
USED OIL RECYCLING KIT, CALL 510-525-1630

DID YOU KNOW?

DID YOU KNOW THAT 1 IN 4 HOUSEHOLDS HAVE A
DO-IT-YOURSELF OIL CHANGER?
SABÍA QUE EN UNO DE CUATRO HOGARES SE CAMBIA EL ACEITE
SIN NECESIDAD DE IR A UN TALLER MECÁNICO?

When you change your oil, take the used oil recycling kit to a certified used oil collection center. These centers accept used oil from the public at no charge during the hours that the center is open and pay you 16 cents per gallon for your used oil. To locate a certified collection center near you, click here or call 510-525-1630.
Cuando cambie el aceite usado de su auto, llévelo a un centro de reciclaje. La mayoría de estos centros le pagarán por él. Para localizar un centro de reciclaje de aceite cerca de su dirección, haga clic aquí. Para solicitar un juego de cambio de aceite, llame al 510-525-1630.

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Certified used oil collection centers:


Berkeley Transfer Station
1201 2nd Street
981-6350
Mon - Sat 8-4:30
Up to 15 gallons per visit
Also accepts filters

Berkeley Honda
2600 Shattuck Avenue
665-0110
Mon - Fri 7:30-6
5 gallons maximum
Also accepts filters and antifreeze

Art's Automotive
2871 San Pablo Ave
540-7093
Mon - Fri 8-6
5 gallons maximum
Also accepts filters and antifreeze

Firestone
1974 University Avenue
843-5454
Mon - Sat 7-6, Sun 9-4
5 gallons maximum
Also accepts filters and antifreeze

Jiffy Lube
960 University Avenue
843-3057
Mon - Fri 8-7, Sun 9-4; Sat 8-6
5 gallons maximum
Also accepts filter and antifreeze

Kragen Auto Parts
1950 MLK Jr. Way
848-4568
Mon - Fri 8-9, Sat 8-8, Sun 8-7
5 gallons maximum

Oil Changers
2246 San Pablo Avenue
841-3731
Mon - Fri 8-7, Sat 8-6, Sun 9-5
5 gallons maximum
Also accepts filters

 
 
 
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