Each year California generates 67 million used automotive filters per year. Filters are considered hazardous waste and are banned from landfills, however, they are also completely recyclable. Each filter has about a pound of re-usable steel. All the filters sold annually in California can be recycled into 67 million pounds of steel, enough to build three large sports stadiums.

If you're a Do-It-Yourselfer, consider taking advantage of our filter exchange events. You'll dispose of and recycle your filter the right way and you'll walk away with a brand new free filter, it's a win-win!

Upcoming Events

Location: O’Reilly’s at 8751 Elk Grove Blvd Elk Grove CA 95624

• April 19, 2025 - 10am - 1pm
• May 17, 2025 - 10am - 1pm
• June 14, 2025 - 10am - 1pm

At each event you can:

• Dispose of a used filter
• Get a new filter for free*

*Limit 2 per person
This program is brought to you by the City of Elk Grove, funded in part by a grant from CalRecycle.
Not for use by commercial automotive maintenance or repair facilities.

For questions, call (916) 627-3229