Used oil pickup in Wilmington
UES collects used oil from businesses in Wilmington and across New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties. Our own drivers and trucks handle the service, and every pickup is documented.
Not sure whether a route reaches your business? Send us your location and we'll confirm coverage the same business day.
Where Wilmington routes run from
We don't have a facility in Delaware. Our Elkton, Maryland facility is about 20 miles southwest of Wilmington, just across the state line, and our Baltimore facility supports Delaware routes as well. Call our main number and we'll connect you with the team that covers your address.
Counties we cover in Delaware
Our Delaware routes cover all three counties: New Castle, Kent and Sussex. Cecil County, Maryland, next door is covered from Elkton.
Cities we serve include Wilmington, Newark, New Castle, Bear, Middletown, Smyrna, Dover, Milford, Seaford and Georgetown.
Businesses we collect from in Wilmington
Wilmington's used oil comes from a wide mix of businesses: repair shops and dealerships along US 13 and Route 202, trucking and logistics yards near I-95 and I-295, the Port of Wilmington, and chemical and manufacturing plants along the Delaware River. Farther south, farm equipment dealers and farms in Kent and Sussex generate oil and filters on a seasonal cycle.
Environmental services available in Wilmington
UES provides all nine of our core services in Wilmington. Choose a service below for details on what we collect, how service works and how to request a pickup.
- Used Oil Pickup for shops, dealerships, fleets and industrial facilities
- Used Filter Collection and Spent Antifreeze Collection
- Oily Wastewater Collection and Vacuum Services
- Spent Absorbent Collection and Parts Washer Services
- Fluorescent Bulb Collection and Hazardous & Special Waste
Not sure which service you need? Tell us what material you have and roughly how much. We'll point you to the right service.
Setting up pickup in Wilmington
Elkton's short distance to Wilmington keeps northern Delaware close to our routes. Tell us what you generate and how fast your tank fills, and we'll set a schedule to match. Businesses in Kent and Sussex get the same service on our Delaware routes.
Where your used oil goes
Much of the used oil UES collects is transported to our re-refinery in Peachtree City, Georgia.
Oil suitable for re-refining is processed into recovered base oil that can be used to make new lubricants. Keeping collection and re-refining within UES gives us a direct path from your pickup to the plant that processes the oil.
The plant processes 90 million gallons of used oil a year. The Used Oil Re-Refinery page explains the process and includes information about plant tours.
Common questions
Is there a UES facility in Delaware?
No. Delaware is served from our Maryland facilities. Elkton is the closest, about 20 miles from Wilmington.
Do you serve Dover and southern Delaware?
Yes. Kent and Sussex counties are part of our Delaware routes, including Dover, Milford, Seaford and Georgetown.
What can you collect besides used oil?
All nine core UES services are available in Delaware, including filters, antifreeze, oily wastewater, absorbents, parts washers, fluorescent bulbs, vacuum services and hazardous or special waste.
Where does the used oil go?
Much of the used oil UES collects is sent to our re-refinery in Peachtree City, Georgia, where suitable oil is processed into recovered base oil for new lubricants.
Can I tour the re-refinery?
Yes. The Re-Refinery page has information about plant tours and how to arrange one.
More UES service areas near Wilmington
Used oil collection in Delaware
Request service in Wilmington
Tell us where your business is, what you need handled and roughly how much material you have. We'll confirm coverage and explain the next step.
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