I use a 2 liter Coke bottle sliced in half almost all the way to the cap, but leave the end by the cap normal. I then loosen the oil filter just enoungh so that it doesn't drip. I slide the coke bottle under and around the filter and then finish unscrewing it by hand and let it drop into the 2 liter bottle along with all the oil which goes down to the end with the cap which is on. I also have a rag tucked underneath in the front to catch any drip while I remove the bottle just in case. It works perfect without one drip going anywhere except into the bottle. I've done it this way twice and it has worked great each time doing it this way. You can even reuse the bottle if you want to.

 

All great ideas, thanks everyone! Tried the 2 liter soda bottle approach, I must have cut it wrong, 'cause it failed miserably. Next time, I'm gonna give the tinfoil trick a whirl.

Thanks again!

 

I use the plastic thingie sold in various places, e.g.:

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This tray helps, but some oil sneaks around it. I don't have a problem with this except I would rather the rubber engine mount didn't get soaked in oil. I've tried wrapping it with plastic wrap, but can't get to it with an oil cooler installed. I usually just accept some oil contamination, then use S100 or Simple Green to remove it thoroughly after the fact.

 

I know most of you already have a place to bring your old oil and filters but this website might help someone. www.earth911.org I used it a few times to see who accepts stuff like oil,filters,paint,old electronics,and household chemicals instead of dumping them in the trash.