Used oil pickup for dealership service departments
UES collects used oil, filters, antifreeze and absorbents from dealership service departments in 28 states. Every pickup is recorded, and your service history, Safety Data Sheets and Certificates of Insurance are kept together in the Customer Portal.
We reply the same business day. No account is needed to ask about service.
What UES collects from dealership service departments
Press Add to my request on each item your service department has. Those boxes are ticked for you on the request form at the bottom of this page.
Used oil
Used oil from the service department, pumped from your tank or loaded from drums by a UES driver, with a record of every pickup.
Used oil filters
UES supplies a 95-gallon rollaway cart, a 275-gallon bin or drums, chosen by how many filters you drain and the space you have.
Spent antifreeze
Collected as its own stream in a tote or drum from UES, often on the same visit as your used oil.
Spent absorbents
Used pads, booms and clay collected in drums or totes. New absorbent products are available to buy.
Parts washer service
Service for solvent and aqueous parts washers, on call or on a route. Washers are available to buy or lease.
Oily wastewater
Water from drain traps, mop water and other petroleum-contaminated water from the shop.
Fluorescent bulbs
Fluorescent lamps collected for recycling, with containers provided for safe storage and transport.
Vacuum services
Pump-outs for separators, wash bay drains, trenches, pits and sumps, with pressure washing when the job calls for it.
Hazardous and special waste
Collection, transportation and management of hazardous, chemical and special wastes through the UES Hazardous and Special Waste Division.
Universal waste
Batteries, bulbs, ballasts, electronics and other universal waste, handled through the Hazardous and Special Waste Division.
Pickup records for the service department
Every UES pickup at your dealership is documented, and the records stay where the service manager can find them.
The material collected, the quantity, the service date and the transporter's EPA ID number.
The receipt is emailed after every pickup. A paper copy is available on request.
The Customer Portal holds your service history, Safety Data Sheets and Certificates of Insurance in one place.
How a dealership starts UES service
Send your location and what you have
Tell us where your business is, roughly how much used oil you have, and any other materials you need collected.
We confirm coverage
We check the UES routes that serve your area and set up one-time or recurring service.
A UES driver collects
The driver pumps your tank or loads your containers and hauls the material from your site.
You get a service record
Each pickup is recorded. The receipt comes by email, a paper copy is available, and your history is in the Customer Portal.
Where a dealership's used oil goes after pickup
Much of the used oil UES collects goes to the UES re-refinery in Peachtree City, Georgia.
There, suitable oil is processed into recovered base oil that can be used to make new lubricants. Water, fuel, additives and other contaminants are separated during processing.
Oil that is not suitable for re-refining may be used as industrial fuel.
Used oil collection across 28 states
UES operates active collection routes across 28 states. Select your state to see coverage and the facilities supporting routes in your area. If you are unsure whether we reach your business, send us your ZIP code and we will confirm coverage.
Used oil rules for dealerships
Plain-language guides from UES on the federal used oil rules, with links to the regulations. The used oil rules section has the full set.
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.
Read the guideUsed oil rulesWhat a used oil generator has to do
Federal requirements for storing, labeling and handling used oil, plus what to do after a spill.
Read the guideUsed oil rulesWhat your used oil collector must have
EPA identification numbers, pickup records and the rules that apply after oil leaves your property.
Read the guideGuideUniversal waste explained: batteries, lamps, aerosol cans and the rules for businesses
The five federal types, the 5,000 kg line, labels, the one-year limit and where universal waste can go.
Read the guideQuestions from dealership service managers
What can UES collect from a dealership?
Used oil, used oil filters, spent antifreeze, spent absorbents and oily wastewater from the service department, plus parts washer service, fluorescent bulb collection and vacuum service for wash bays. Every other UES service, including hazardous waste, is available too.
Where are our pickup records kept?
Every pickup is recorded and the receipt is emailed, with a paper copy on request. Your service history, Safety Data Sheets and Certificates of Insurance are in the Customer Portal.
How often will UES pick up?
Pickup frequency is based on your storage capacity, how much you generate and the UES routes that serve your area. One-time pickups are also available.
Does my business need an EPA ID number to have used oil picked up?
Not to generate used oil. Under the federal rules the transporter needs the EPA ID number (40 CFR 279.24). Your state may add its own requirements; see state used oil rules.
What happens to the used oil after pickup?
Much of it goes to the UES re-refinery in Peachtree City, Georgia, where suitable oil is processed into recovered base oil for new lubricants. Oil that cannot be re-refined may be used as industrial fuel.
Other businesses UES collects from
Tell us what you need collected
Send us your business location, the material you need collected and the approximate amount. We reply the same business day to confirm coverage and next steps.
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