Motor Oil, Tires, Antifreeze and
Auto Battery Recycling

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Nebraska law prohibits disposing of motor oil, tires, antifreeze or lead-acid (automotive) batteries in landfills, on the ground, or in waterways because of soil and water contamination. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates over 120 million gallons of used motor oil are changed and disposed of by "do-it-yourselfers," and much of this oil is improperly disposed, resulting in numerous environmental hazards. Many people don't think of the consequences when they pour oil down drains, in storm sewers, on the road, or on the ground.

Problems From Improper Oil Disposal

• Two cups of oil can produce a surface water slick of approximately one acre in size. Floating algae and plankton, a vital source of food for fish, are killed on contact with oil.
• One gallon of used oil, the amount from a typical oil change, can ruin one million gallons of fresh water-equivalent to a year's supply of water for 50 people.
• Used oil contains toxic chemicals, carcinogenic (cancer causing) hydrocarbons, and heavy metals such as lead, zinc, arsenic, chromium, and cadmium.
• Oil dumped onto land reduces soil productivity for crops and other plant life.
• Concentrations of oil at only 50 to 100 parts per million can damage sewage treatment processes.

These facts highlight the importance of recycling used motor oil. Oil does not wear out as many people think; it only becomes dirty. Oil that has been re-refined works just as well as new oil derived from crude oil.

• Nationwide, if all used oil improperly disposed of by do-it-yourselfers were recycled, 96 million quarts of high-quality motor oil could be produced or enough energy to power 360,000 homes each year could be produced.
• It takes 42 gallons of crude oil to produce 2½ quarts of new lubricating oil. However, it takes only one gallon of used motor oil to produce the same quality and quantity of lubricating oil.

Antifreeze

Used antifreeze is a toxic and potentially dangerous waste and should be treated as such. Antifreeze should not be poured on the ground because animals are attracted to its sweet taste, drink it and die. Always store antifreeze in a properly labeled antifreeze container, away from children.

Freon

Title VI of the 1990 Clean Air Act mandates that all chlorofluorocarbons (CFC), a type of freon, must be recovered when automobile air conditioners are serviced or repaired. It is illegal to vent freon from air conditioners into the atmosphere. Have your air conditioner serviced at a certified repair shop.

Proper Disposal

The businesses listed in this brochure will accept and properly dispose of used motor oil, antifreeze, tires and/or automotive batteries. These businesses do this as a service to their customers and the community. Because business policies change, call the business first to be sure they still accept the listed material. Patronize these businesses, and let them know that you appreciate this service.

For disposal of the liquids listed, please follow these instructions:

• Keep liquids separate, do not combine and keep free of contaminants
• Transport each liquid in a sturdy, tightly capped plastic container
• Do not leave any materials when the business is closed
• Do not pour oil into any tanks without the station operator's permission

Omaha Area

Please call ahead to get the business hours.
Do not leave any materials when the business is closed

For surrounding communities click here

Business Name	Address	Quadrant (7)	Phone	Oil Limit (1)	Anti-freeze (2)	Tires (3)	Auto Batteries (4)	Gas (5)	Freon (6)
(For businesses outside Omaha, see chart below)
Advance Auto Parts	850 N. Saddle Creek Rd.	Northeast	551-2434	5			x
Autozone	4201 N. 30th St.	Northeast	455-1954	5
Autozone	3325 N. 72nd St.	Northeast	572-8138	5
Don's TBA Services Inc.	7005 Maple St.	Northeast	556-8811	5	x	x	x
JJ's Auto Repair	7009 Military Ave.	Northeast	571-2631	5	x	x	x
Midas Auto Service Experts	7051 Military Ave.	Northeast	571-4750	5
Mollak GA Automotive Specialists	6145 Military Ave.	Northeast	558-5600	5
Nic's AMOCO	7166 N. 30th St.	Northeast	451-6656	15
O'Reilly Auto Parts	4405 N. 30th St.	Northeast	455-0533	5			x
Robinson's Garage	527 N. 33rd St.	Northeast	345-1122	5
T & M Service	639 N. Saddle Creek Rd.	Northeast	551-3180	5	x		x
Advance Auto Parts	3909 N. 90th St.	Northeast	571-4458	5			x
Auto-Tech Inc.	2611 N. 84th St.	Northeast	393-7728	5
Dave's Auto Repair	7345 Maple St.	Northeast	392-8160	5			x
Precision Car Care Diagnostic Center	4837 N. 90th St.	Northeast	571-8580	1
SPARKS Computerized Car Care	8815 Maple St.	Northeast	393-7666	5
Steve's Service	7901 Blondo St.	Northeast	391-9580	15	x	x	x
Anderson Conoco Service	8602 W. Dodge Rd.	Northeast	393-4007	5		x	x
Midas Auto Service Experts	7557 Dodge St.	Southeast	393-2207	5
Buchanan's AMOCO Service	5001 Dodge St.	Southeast	553-7374	5		x	x
Don's Service	3403 S. 42nd St.	Southeast	558-3774	5
Jeff's Service and Tech Center	2423 Dodge St.	Southeast	344-2804	5
John's Service Center	3402 S. 42nd St.	Southeast	553-8220	15
O'Reilly Auto Parts	4545 S. 50th St.	Southeast	731-6500	5			x
O'Reilly Auto Parts	3310 S. 24th St.	Southeast	733-2900	5			x
River City Recycling	6030 S. 60th St.	Southeast	731-0414			x
Ron's Garage	4545 Leavenworth St.	Southeast	553-7670	3	x		x
Sports Car Garage	1461 S. 13th St.	Southeast	341-4244	5
Stoll's 66 Service	3824 Farnam St.	Southeast	553-9669	5		x
Tim's 66	4015 S. 42nd St.	Southeast	734-3232	0.5			x
Waterman's Auto Center	2532 S. 10th St.	Southeast	341-2220	10			x
Advance Auto Parts	8448 W. Center Rd.	Southeast	391-1322	5			x
Andersen's AMOCO	7202 F St.	Southeast	331-5711	5
Buchanan's AMOCO Service	7911 Dodge St.	Southeast	393-2722	5		x	x
Cordel Foreign Motors, Inc.	8616 L St.	Southeast	592-2288	5
Lantz Bros. Service	2917 Keystone Drive	Southeast	571-4569	1
Midas Auto Service Experts	9009 W. Center Rd.	Southeast	397-9070	5
R & G Service	635 S. 75th St.	Southeast	391-1868	5		x	x
SPARKS Computerized Car Care	4606 S. 84th St.	Southeast	592-7666	5	x				x
Westgate High Tech Auto Care	3030 S. 84th St.	Southeast	397-8144	5		x	x
Hofer's Auto Repair	10544 Bondesson Cir.	Northwest	572-8395	5
Keith's AMOCO	5220 N. 90th St.	Northwest	571-9660	5			x
Advanced Automotive	20558 Glenn St.	Northwest	289-3350	5	x		x
O'Reilly Auto Parts	3620 N. 72nd St.	Northwest	571-3700	5			x
Advance Auto Parts	3420 S. 143rd Plaza	Southwest	691-0072	5			x
Automotive Solutions	13625 B St.	Southwest	334-1000	5
Autozone	13333 Q St.	Southwest	861-9393	5
Bower's Auto Service	2838 S. 148th Ave. Circle	Southwest	691-0020	5	x
Custom Engineering	13415 A St.	Southwest	334-2839	5
Meyer's AMOCO	9002 W. Center Rd.	Southwest	393-9884	5	x	x	x
Midas Auto Service Experts	13906 R Plaza	Southwest	895-2670	5
Millard Motors	4767 S. 136th St.	Southwest	895-2500	10			x
O'Reilly Auto Parts	10757 Q St.	Southwest	331-8446	5			x
O'Reilly Auto Parts	13345 Q St.	Southwest	895-8011	5			x
Valvoline Instant Oil Change	5321 S. 108th St.	Southwest	592-6550	2
Valvoline Instant Oil Change	4870 S. 137th St.	Southwest	895-8554	2
West Center AMOCO	12300 W. Center Rd.	Southwest	334-1166	5	x	x	x

Surrounding Area

Please call ahead to get the business hours.
Do not leave any materials when the business is closed

For places in Omaha click here

Business Name	Address	City	Phone	Oil Limit (1)	Anti-freeze (2)	Tires (3)	Auto Batteries (4)	Gas (5)	Freon (6)
(For businesses inside Omaha, see chart above)
Greenwood Farmers Co-Op	1309 Silver St.	Ashland	944-3351	10		x	x
Bellevue Tire and Auto Service	2111 Franklin St.	Bellevue	292-8533	1		x	x
Cornhusker Express Lube	10205 S. 25th St.	Bellevue	292-1166	5
Midas Auto Service Experts	1403 Ft. Crook Rd.	Bellevue	733-5188	5
O'Reilly Auto Parts	1812 Galvin Rd. South	Bellevue	291-1700	5			x
O'Reilly Auto Parts	915 Fort Crook Rd.	Bellevue	733-6207	5			x
Larry's 66 Service	661 Gateway Rd.	Elkhorn	289-3974	15		x	x
All Tune and Lube	1211 Royal Dr.	Papillion	592-4995	5
Gene's Auto and Truck Service	245 S. Washington St.	Papillion	331-2599	5
O'Reilly Auto Parts	210 N. Washington St.	Papillion	593-8833	5			x
Papillion Tire Inc.	1221 Royal Dr.	Papillion	592-3434	5	x	x	x
Texaco Xpress Lube	925 N. Adams St.	Papillion	537-8617	5
O'Reilly Auto Parts	302 Chicago Ave.	Plattsmouth	296-3650	5			x
Ralston Automotive Service	7636 Main St.	Ralston	339-1029	10

1. This is the gallon limit of the amount of oil accepted by one customer per visit.
2. Anti-freeze is accepted, however it must not be mixed with any other fluids.
3. All tires have a disposal fee associated with them. The fee is based on the size of tire and if it is on a rim.
4. Automotive batteries include motor cycle batteries and are lead-acid batteries also known as wet cell batteries.
5. Always store and transport gasoline in an approved container. Gas-oil mixtures are not accepted. Take gas-oil mixtures to UnderTheSink.
6. Freon is safe for humans but destructive to the ozone layer of the atmosphere.
7. The quadrants of the city are created by Dodge Street and 90th Street.

Publisher's Note: Although the listings in this Guide were assembled with great care, errors or omissions sometimes occur. The information has been obtained from sources deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. In the event of any error or omission (including total omissions), the City of Omaha, an the UnderTheSink partners assume no liability for damages resulting there from, nor any obligation to correct the same in this Guide or by special notice. Additions or corrections for future printings can be directed to the UnderTheSink, 4001 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68135-1205, (402) 444-sink [444-7465], Fax (402) 330-5542.