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Guides from UESUsed oil rules for businesses, explained
If your business generates used oil, federal rules govern how you store it, label it, handle spills and send it off site.
For most shops, fleets and facilities, the requirements are straightforward. Keep used oil in good tanks or containers, label them "Used Oil," clean up leaks and spills, and use a collector with an EPA identification number.
Used oil rules for your business
UES collects used oil from businesses in 28 states, so these rules are part of our work every day. These guides explain the federal requirements, common state additions and what to look for when choosing a used oil collector.
What a used oil generator has to do
The federal requirements for storing, labeling and handling used oil, plus what to do when there is a spill.
Read the rulesWhat your used oil collector must have
EPA identification numbers, pickup records and the requirements that apply after your oil leaves your property.
Read the rulesState used oil rules
See how Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, New Jersey and Arizona add to the federal requirements.
See the statesUES permits and registrations
EPA identification numbers, state registrations and other credentials behind UES collection services.
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What your business needs to do with its used oil
You do not need an EPA identification number simply because your business generates used oil. You do need to keep the used oil in sound tanks or containers labeled "Used Oil," respond to leaks or spills and use a qualified collector when the oil leaves your site.
Every UES used oil pickup leaves you a record of the service date and the quantity collected.
More used oil questions
Where to dispose of used motor oil when you run a shop, fleet or dealership
How to store used oil, who can transport it and what happens during a UES pickup.
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Used oil pickup
See how UES collects and recycles used oil from commercial and industrial customers in 28 states.
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