Livermore Sanitation has a residential used motor oil collection program. If you plan to change your vehicle's oil yourself, call Livermore Sanitation Customer Service Center at 449-7300. Motor oil should be contain in 1-gallon jugs that are clearly marked and tightly sealed. Livermore Sanitation will deliver free 1-gallon oil jugs and filter bags at your request to your home. One 1-gallon jug can be collected each week. Screw the lids on tight and place the containers at the curb next to your recycling cart on your regular collection day. Livermore Sanitation will leave a replacement jug and filter bag behind.

Do not mix the used oil with gasoline, water, cooking oil, or other liquids. Store the oil safely away from children and pets. Never pour used oil down the storm drain, as it will eventually become part of a creek and could harm to wildlife. If you see oil or some other contaminant happening right now, please call 911. For reporting illegal dumping of materials into the storm drain or creek systems, contact the Water Resources Center at 960-8100. The Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program provides information on the creeks and the watershed in Alameda County.