How to Recycle Used Motor Oil in Canada
Recycling used motor oil in Canada depends on where you live and the type of material. This guide explains what is accepted, how to prepare it, and where to drop it off.
Can used motor oil be recycled?
Yes, used motor oil is recyclable in most Canadian municipalities through curbside programmes or drop-off depots.
Accepted at municipal depots, participating garages, and some retailers in most provinces.
Preparation tips
Store in a sealed, clean container. Do not mix with other fluids.
Why recycling used motor oil matters
Diverting used motor oil from landfills reduces environmental impact, conserves raw materials, and supports Canada's circular economy. Many provinces have extended producer responsibility programmes that make recycling convenient and often free.
Cities with Used Motor Oil drop-off
Below are Canadian cities with locations that accept used motor oil. Click a city to see addresses, hours and materials accepted.
Airdrie
AB
Alix
AB
Alliance
AB
Anselmo
AB
Ardmore
AB
Ashmont
AB
Athabasca
AB
Barrhead
AB
Bear Lake
AB
Beaver Lake
AB
Beaver Lake Cree Nation
AB
Bellis
AB
Bentley
AB
Blackfalds
AB
Blueberry Mountain
AB
Bluffton
AB
Bodo
AB
Bonanza
AB
Bonnyville
AB
Brooks
AB
Brule
AB
Burdett
AB
Burnaby
BC
Cadomin
AB
Calgary
AB
Calgary
AB
Camrose
AB
Canmore
AB
Cardston
AB
Carseland
AB
Castor
AB
Cereal
AB
Champion
AB
Cherhill
AB
City of Lacombe
AB
Clairmont
AB
Cluny
AB
Coaldale
AB
Cochrane
AB
Cold Lake
AB
Coronation
AB
Cowley
AB
Craigend
AB
Czar
AB
Darwell
AB
Daysland
AB
DeBolt
AB
Demmitt
AB
Derwent
AB
Devon
AB
Dewberry
AB
Didsbury
AB
Doris Creek
AB
Drayton Valley
AB
Drumheller
AB
Duffield
AB
Dunmore
AB
Dunstable
AB
Eckville
AB
Edmonton
AB
Edson
AB
Elk Point
AB
Elkwater
AB
Elmworth
AB
Entrance
AB
Fairview
AB
Falher
AB
Faust
AB
Ferintosh
AB
Forestburg
AB
Fort McMurray
AB
Fort Saskatchewan
AB
Fox Creek
AB
Gabriola
BC
Gift Lake
AB
Gilwood
AB
Gleichen
AB
Goodridge
AB
Goose Lake
AB
Grande Cache
AB
Grande Prairie
AB
Grassy Lake
AB
Grimshaw
AB
Grouard
AB
Grovedale
AB
Hairy Hill
AB
Hanna
AB
Hardisty
AB
Hattonford
AB
Heart River
AB
High Level
AB
High Prairie
AB
High River
AB
Hilda
AB
Hillcrest
AB
Hines Creek
AB
Hinton
AB
Hughenden
AB
Hussar
AB
Hylo
AB
Innisfail
AB
Innisfail
AB
Iron Springs
AB
Irricana
AB
Irvine
AB
Janvier
AB
Jasper
AB
Joussard
AB
Kapasiwin
AB
Kitscoty
AB
Lacombe
AB
Lafond
AB
Leduc
AB
Lethbridge
AB
Lindbrook
AB
Linden
AB
Little Smoky
AB
Lloydminster
AB
Lomond
AB
Mackay
AB
Mallaig
AB
Mannville
AB
Manola
AB
Marlboro
AB
Marwayne
AB
Maskwacis
AB
Maskwascis
AB
Mayerthorpe
AB
Meadowview
AB
Mecca Glen
AB
Medicine Hat
AB
Milo
AB
Morinville
AB
Mossleigh
AB
Myrnam
AB
Nampa
AB
New Dayton
AB
New Fish Creek
AB
Niton
AB
Nobleford
AB
O'Chiese
AB
Obed
AB
Okotoks
AB
Onoway
AB
Overlander
AB
Owl River
AB
Oyen
AB
Paradise Valley
AB
Parkcourt
AB
Peace River
AB
Peers
AB
Picture Butte
AB
Pinedale
AB
Plamondon
AB
Ponoka
AB
Preston
AB
Provost
AB
Quebec
QC
Raymond
AB
Redcliff
AB
Redwater
AB
Regina
SK
Rich Lake
AB
Rich Valley
AB
Robb
AB
Rochfort Bridge
AB
Rocky Mountain House
AB
Rockyford
AB
Rosebud
AB
Ryley
AB
Sandy Bay
AB
Sangudo
AB
Saskatoon
SK
Schuler
AB
Seba Beach
AB
Sedgewick
AB
Seven Persons
AB
Sherwood Park
AB
Siksika
AB
Slave Lake
AB
Smoky Lake
AB
Spedden
AB
Spruce Grove
AB
St. Albert
AB
St. Edouard
AB
St. Lina
AB
St. Michael
AB
St. Paul
AB
Standard
AB
Stettler
AB
Stony Plain
AB
Strathmore
AB
Sturgeon Heights
AB
Sunchild
AB
Sundre
AB
Sunset House
AB
Sylvan Lake
AB
Taber
AB
Teepee Creek
AB
Therien
AB
Thorsby
AB
Three Hills
AB
Thunder Lake
AB
Tiger Lily
AB
Tomahawk
AB
Toronto
ON
Trochu
AB
Tulliby
AB
Two Hills
AB
Vancouver
BC
Vauxhall
AB
Vega
AB
Vegreville
AB
Vermilion
AB
Vermillion
AB
Viking
AB
Vilna
AB
Vincent Lake
AB
Vulcan
AB
Wabasca
AB
Wainwright
AB
Walsh
AB
Warner
AB
Waskatenau
AB
Water Valley
AB
Westlock
AB
Westmark
AB
Wetaskiwin
AB
Whitecourt
AB
Whitney Lake
AB
Wildwood
AB
Willingdon
AB
Worsley
AB
Frequently asked questions
Can I put used motor oil in my curbside recycling bin?
It depends on your municipality and the type of used motor oil. Use our city and material pages to find accepted curbside items and nearby drop-off locations.
Do I need to pay to recycle used motor oil?
Many recycling programmes in Canada accept used motor oil for free, especially when covered by extended producer responsibility programmes. Some landfills or private facilities may charge for certain items.
How do I prepare used motor oil for recycling?
Common preparation steps include rinsing, flattening, removing food residue, and separating different material types. Check the preparation tips above for specific guidance.