No
Short answer: Never. Used oil is recyclable and banned from landfills in most states.
EPA says the used oil from one oil change can contaminate one million gallons of fresh water, and to drain and recycle filters too. NERC's 2020 compendium counts 37 states with waste-oil disposal bans.
Take it in a sealed, leak-proof container to an auto parts store or service station that accepts used oil, or to HHW. Drain filters before recycling them.
NERC 2020 chart: waste oil banned from disposal in 37 states.
State lists are state-reported to the Northeast Recycling Council as of July 2020. Check your state's current rules.
Checked October 2026. Rules change; your hauler's prohibited-items list is the final word.