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One Day Collection Events
| City of San Diego, Public Utilities Department (parking lot) 5570 Topaz Way San Diego, CA 92123 | Saturday, Oct 23, 2021 9 a.m. to 1p.m. |
Accepted Items Used motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze, car and household batteries, fluorescent lamps and bulbs. No other items will be accepted |
| Balboa Park Inspiration Parking Lot Corner of Park Blvd & Presidents Way San Diego, CA 92101 | Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 9 a.m. to 1p.m. |
Accepted Items Used motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze, car and household batteries, fluorescent lamps and bulbs. No other items will be accepted |
| City of San Diego, Chollas Yard Corner of College Grove Dr. & Caminito Chollas San Diego, CA 92105 | Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 9 a.m. to 1p.m. |
Accepted Items Used motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze, car and household batteries, fluorescent lamps and bulbs. No other items will be accepted |
Items accepted at these events include oil, antifreeze, oil filters, car batteries, household batteries and fluorescent bulbs. If you have other Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) to dispose of, please check the City's HHW webpage for information on proper disposal options.
Recycling events are funded by the Environmental Services and Public Utilities Departments and a grant from the State of California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).
Visit the CalRecycle website for more information on recycling and to find a used oil and oil filter recycling location near you.