CVSan’s Used Motor Oil Filter Exchange Program Begins May 1st

Do you change your own oil and live in a single-family home? From May 1st to June 9th participants in CVSan’s award-winning Used Motor Oil Filter Exchange Program will receive a coupon in the mail for a new oil filter when they place their used oil and filter curbside.

There are four easy steps for residents to participate in the program:

• Drain the used motor oil filter from an automobile, motorcycle, or boat into a pan for 24 hours. This is an important step because filters can hold up to a quart of oil.
• Place the filter in the zippered bag that comes in Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc.’s (WMAC’s) free recycling kit.
• Notify WMAC’s Customer Service Center, M-F, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. at (510) 537-5500 that you are participating in the program at least 24 hours before setting out used motor oil and filters curbside.
  
• Leave the sealed bag next to your used motor oil at the curb and WMAC will collect them on your regular collection day.

Residents can receive a maximum of one coupon* per household per week during the filter exchange program period. Visit www.cvsan.org/usedoil for more information on how to recycle used motor oil and filters.

* The coupon may be redeemed for one (1) filter up to $10 (including tax). A used motor oil filter must be set out for recycling curbside between 5/7/17 and 6/9/17 in order to receive a coupon for a new filter. Coupon is for a limited time only and expires June 26, 2017. CVSan reserves the right to alter or cancel the program at any time for any reason.