Waste Oil
When any type of oil is used it becomes waste over time as contaminants like dirt, metals, and water mix in with it. This affects its performance and means it must be replaced. Manufacturers, auto repair shops, factories, and other businesses that work with vehicles and machinery generate lots of oil waste.
In the USA we produce around 1.3 billion gallons of waste oil each year. The good news is that about 800 million gallons of used oil are recycled and re-refined into new oil, which is used as fuel. Waste oil is hazardous, so storing and disposing of it safely and responsibly is vital.
At Business Waste we provide a range of services to store, remove, and dispose of waste oil from your organization properly. Find out more about our waste oil management solutions and get a free quote for collection today – call 888 584 2118 or contact us online.
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Waste oil services
Waste oil must be managed safely as it can contain toxic chemicals and may contaminate ground and waterways if disposed of improperly. Businesses that use, produce, and repair vehicles and machinery deal with lots of used oil. Having effective processes in place to manage oil waste is essential to protect human health, the environment, and your company.
Our professional waste oil services include everything from safe storage solutions, such as the rental of drums and containers, to collection and disposal. Solutions are available for any type and size of business whatever volume of used oil your organization generates. We can help local motor repair shops, big manufacturing plants, and farms manage old oil properly.
Use containers and drums of a suitable size to store oil at the point of production before fully licensed professionals remove them and transport them to a re-refinery for recycling and responsible disposal. All used oil is handled in line with relevant regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Explore our waste oil services:
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Oil waste collection
Daily, weekly, and fortnightly oil waste collection services are available to suit your needs.
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Waste oil disposal
Responsible oil waste disposal services ensure it’s re-refined and recycled to protect the environment.
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Waste oil recycling
Re-refining used oil saves energy and resources while helping your business operate sustainably.
Types of oil waste
Any oil refined from crude oil or synthetic oil that’s used becomes waste due to contamination of physical or chemical impurities. Used cooking and vegetable oil is also a type of oil waste but requires separate storage and processing. According to the EPA, waste oil is ‘refined from crude oil or made from synthetic materials.’
Vehicles and machinery use a wide range of oils to operate and perform properly, such as for fuel and lubrication. They become contaminated through use as metals, dirt, water, chemicals, and other impurities enter the oil. This can occur during storage, handling, and processing.
Common examples of oil waste are:
- Diesel and gas oil
- Electrical insulation oil
- Engine oil
- Gearbox oil
- Heat transfer fluids
- Hydraulic fluids
- Kerosene
- Lubricating oil
- Medium and light fuel oils
- Motor oil
Waste oil collection
Frequent oil waste collection removes potentially hazardous materials from your business regularly. This reduces the risk of exposing staff and visitors to the waste and minimizes the chance of oil spilling on your site. Daily, weekly, and fortnightly waste oil collection is available with our services at Business Waste.
Select a schedule that suits your organization, whether you need regular removals for a big manufacturing plant or weekly collections at an auto repair shop. Expert, experienced, and fully licensed drivers pick up your oil waste at an agreed time and date for reliable waste oil collection services.
Save money on your waste oil management by combining suitably sized containers and drums to store used oil with a cost-effective collection schedule. Reliable collections help reduce the chance of oil spills, overflowing containers, and contamination. Rest assured that your commercial waste oil is collected by professionals and managed safely and legally.
Waste oil recycling
and disposal
Safe oil waste disposal is essential as it contains toxic chemicals and heavy metals, can contaminate waterways, harm wildlife, and take years to degrade. Most motor oil is reusable and doesn’t wear out – it just needs cleaning. This commonly happens by re-refining it, which is a sustainable method of waste oil recycling.
Re-refining used oil removes impurities, which prolongs its life and means it can be used as a base for new lubricating oils. This is a form of closed-loop recycling that requires less energy, resources, and raw materials to create new oil. Other methods of waste oil recycling turn it into fuel oils. Scrap metal is also removed and recycled from used oil filters.
At Business Waste, we provide sustainable waste oil disposal solutions and keep all used oil away from landfills. We work with local and nationwide networks to ensure all commercial used oil we collect is transported to specialist re-refineries for recycling. This ensures your waste oil is disposed of responsibly, legally and safely.
Waste oil containers and tanks
Storing used oil securely and away from other waste materials reduces the risk of exposure and contamination. We can provide a range of waste oil containers in various sizes to suit your needs. This includes tanks, drums, and barrels that can hold different volumes of used oil your organization produces.
Save money with waste oil tanks of a suitable size to avoid them overflowing and a collection schedule tailored to your needs. You can place the containers close to the point of production with different types and sizes to slot into any available space. Find a suitable waste oil container for your business with our expert services.
How does oil waste pickup work?
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Select your free dumpsters
It’s quick and easy to organise commercial waste collection for your business.
Simply start by telling us the:
- Type of trash you need removing
- Size of dumpsters you require
- Number of dumpsters you want
We’ll provide you with a free quote.
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Arrange delivery
When you’re happy with the type, number, and size of free dumpsters, tell us when you need your dumpsters delivering.
Let us know about any access issues where you want the dumpsters delivering – such as locked gates, access codes and times. We’ll get you up and running in no time.
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Fill up your dumpster
After the free dumpsters arrive at your chosen location, fill them up with the agreed trash type.
Make sure you remain within any weight limits for the specific waste type and bin size.
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Get your business waste collected
We’ll arrange waste collection at a time and frequency to suit you and the amount of waste you have.
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Why use Business Waste for
oil waste collection?
Get rid of any type and amount of waste oil from your business safely and responsibly with our professional services. Select suitable waste oil containers and a collection frequency that meets your needs for a tailored solution. All oil is re-refined where possible, recycled, and managed following relevant regulations.
As a leading waste broker, we work with verified suppliers to provide cost-effective and bespoke options. Let us know what types and volumes of used oil you produce and we’ll deliver a tailored solution. All oil is managed safely, legally, and responsibly to protect the environment and your business.
Choose Business Waste for your oil waste management services and benefit from:
- Waste oil recycling – used oil is transported to re-refineries for processing and reuse for sustainable disposal solutions.
- Competitive prices – we work with national and local networks to offer cost-effective prices for waste oil collection services.
- Frequent collections – waste oil pickup is available daily, weekly, or fortnightly to suit your schedule at a convenient time.
- Secure waste oil containers – various types and sizes of containers are available to suit your space and volumes of used oil.
- Free no-obligation quote – save money on your oil waste management with a tailored price based on your needs.
Get a free no-obligation quote for oil waste collection today – call 888 584 2118 or contact us online.
Waste oil FAQs
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Is used oil hazardous waste?
Used oil is a type of hazardous waste. It can contain toxic chemicals and heavy metals. Waste oil may harm human health and the environment, such as polluting waterways if it’s not managed responsibly. Separating used oil from other waste materials helps reduce the risk of contamination and inappropriate disposal.
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Is motor oil hazardous waste?
Motor oil, engine oil, or engine lubricant are all types of hazardous waste. It contains various chemicals that mean it poses a risk to human health through exposure and contaminates and pollutes water and ground if disposed of improperly.
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Is used cooking oil hazardous waste?
Used cooking oil is not a kind of hazardous waste. However, it must still be stored and disposed of separately and responsibly as otherwise it can block sewers and drains, release a bad smell, and attract vermin. Cooking oil doesn’t contain toxic chemicals though, so it’s not a type of hazardous waste when used.
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