call kragen's first. sometimes their oil tank is full.

but the one in newark and the one in fremont blvd, next to the the old GOLDS GYM (by tamayo, IIRC) have never said no to me. when the tanks were full, they would tell me.

otherwise, leave it in a gallon container of milk and BFI will collect it along with your garbage and other recyclables...

 

yes, this is true. Sometimes they require you to put it in a certain type of container (which they'll provide free). But usually, they'll just pick it up. You don't need to call ahead, just leave the container there and they'll pick it up. (though for some reason last time they didn't pick up my filter.... ah well... that's what autoshop at school is for)

 

they give plastic ziploc type bags for your filter, your supposed to drain the filter put it in the bag, and include it in your recycling bin

 

FYI, you can do a search for used oil collection centers in California at their official site: http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/UsedOil/CrtCntrs.asp