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City of Carpinteria Used Oil Self-Service Recycling Center

Address: 5775 Carpinteria Avenue
Phone: (805) 880-3415

Due to financial constraints caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, the City of Carpinteria will furlough most employees beginning December 14, 2020, through January 1, 2021. During the furlough, the following services will continue uninterrupted: Law Enforcement Services, Street Sweeping Services, Trash Services, Downtown Right-of-way Maintenance, and Janitorial Services at public facilities. Certain services will continue on a limited basis: Parking and Code Compliance Services, Building Inspection Services, and Accounts Payable Services. Additionally, there will be on-call personnel for situations that require immediate attention.

The ABOP collection event on December 12th will still take place.

For Public Works during the furlough call:  805-755-4443

The Center accepts antifreeze, motor oil, and oil filters from households free of charge, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A key must be obtained from a City Hall receptionist to access the facility. Please call ahead of time.

Materials Accepted


Address: 5775 Carpinteria Avenue

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