Motor Oil recycling in the Corpus Christi area
Sites that accept used motor oil
J.C. Elliott Transfer Station
7001 Ayers St, Corpus Christi, TX 78415 (Corpus Christi, Nueces County)What it takes: Used motor oil in sealed containers and used oil filters
Who can use it: Corpus Christi residents (driver's license with a city address); commercial loads pay fees
Hours: Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sunday
Rules, fees & limits:
- Up to 2 cubic yards of residential waste free per visit. Loads over 2 cubic yards, over 100 lb of construction waste, or commercial loads: $30 minimum (fees effective Oct 1, 2026).
- Bring a valid driver's license with an address inside Corpus Christi city limits (the 2026 guide says a valid U.S. government-issued ID).
- Loads must be covered or secured — $15.50 per load if not, per the city's 2027 customer guide (Sept 2026; newest source, matching the 2026 guide). The older city web page still says $15.
- Haulers other than residents need a $50/year hauler permit.
Source: City of Corpus Christi – Solid Waste Services Guide 2026 (PDF) (checked 2026-10-30)
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