Used motor oil is a hazardous substance that requires special handling. Used oil should not be put in the trash and should never be dumped in sewers or household drains.
The City of Madison has four drop-off sites for used motor oil. In addition, there are several area businesses that will accept used oil from the public.
General Guidelines
- Used motor oil only. No gasoline, antifreeze or cleaning solvents.
- For Gasoline, Kerosene, and Fuel Oil call (608) 243-0368.
- Empty oil bottles should be put in the trash. Do not recycle empty oil bottles.
City Waste Oil Drop-off Locations for the Public
- East: City Garage, First and East Johnson Streets
- East: Monona Golf Course, Monona Drive and East Dean Avenue
- Northeast: Wheeler and School Roads
- South: Dane Co. Highway Garage, Fish Hatchery and Badger Roads
- West: Glenway Golf Course, 3747 Speedway Road
Businesses who will accept used oil from the public
- Amoco Service Station: 3415 W. Beltline Hwy. (608) 831-5933
- Amoco Service Station: 6504 University Ave. (608) 836-1090
- Amoco Service Station: 6701 Mineral Point Rd. (608) 833-5888
- Car Care Clinic: 2733 University Ave. (608) 233-4600
- Valvoline Instant Oil Change: 5632 Odana Rd. (608) 271-9491
- Valvoline Instant Oil Change: 3594 E. Washington Ave. (608) 244-3646
- Valvoline Instant Oil Change: 2512 S. Stoughton Rd. (608) 222-8858
- Valvoline Instant Oil Change: 5522 University Ave. (608) 233-9099
