Home |  Search |  Departments

What is "Used Oil"

Used oil means any oil derived from crude oil, or any synthetic oil, that has been used, and as a result of use or as a consequence of extended storage or spillage, has been contaminated with physical or chemical impurities

Used oil includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Used motor oil

• Vehicle crankcase oil

• Engine lubricating oil

• Transmission oil

• Gearbox and differential oils

Used oil does NOT include:

• Anti-freeze

• Brake fluid

• Other automotive wastes

• Fuels (i.e., gasoline, diesel, kerosene)

• Grease

• Solvents

• Substances that are not oils

• Oils with flashpoint below 100° F

• Oils mixed with hazardous waste

• Wastewater containing small amounts of used oil

• Oils containing 5 ppm of PCB (or greater)

• Oily wastes that are not used oil

• Oily wastewaters that are not used oil

Used Oil Recycling Locations

Agricultural Used Oil Recycling

Marina Used Oil Recycling

Curbside Collection

Used Oil Home