Used oil pickup for fleets and transport yards
UES collects used oil, filters, antifreeze and oily water from trucking companies, bus operations, municipal fleets and equipment yards in 28 states. UES drivers and trucks handle every pickup, and each one is recorded.
We reply the same business day. No account is needed to ask about service.
What UES collects from fleets and transport yards
Press Add to my request on each item your yard has. Those boxes are ticked for you on the request form at the bottom of this page.
Used oil
Engine oil and other used oil from your maintenance shop. A UES driver pumps your tank or loads your drums on a schedule based on your volume.
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.
Oily wastewater
Petroleum-contaminated water from wash areas, drain traps and tanks. Routine pickups run on UES used oil trucks.
Vacuum services
Pump-outs for separators, wash bay drains, trenches, pits and sumps, with pressure washing when the job calls for it.
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.
Fluorescent bulbs
Fluorescent lamps collected for recycling, with containers provided for safe storage and transport.
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.
Wash bays, separators and sumps at a fleet yard
UES vacuum services pump out the separators, wash bay drains, trenches, pits and sumps at a fleet yard, and haul the material to an appropriate facility based on its type.
- Oil and water separators. Accumulated oily water, sludge and sediment removed.
- Wash bay drains. Drains and collection areas where grit, sludge and oily water build up.
- Trenches, pits and sumps. Liquid and solids pumped out for maintenance or a one-time cleanout.
- Pressure washing. The area is washed after pumping when the job calls for it.
Which describes the separator, sump or drain at your yard?
Recurring maintenance
Sites that fill regularly can go on a UES maintenance schedule, with each pump-out recorded in your service history.
Request a pickupOne-time pump-out
Backups and occasional cleanouts are handled as single jobs. Tell us the location and whether the job is routine or urgent.
Request a pickupInspection first
A UES representative inspects the site by appointment and gives you a written evaluation with recommendations. Photos or video can be included when they help.
Request a pickupHow a fleet 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.
Pickup records for the fleet yard
Every UES pickup at your yard is documented, and the records stay where the fleet 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.
Where a fleet'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 fleets
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 guideGuideUsed oil storage for businesses: tanks, containment, spill kits and SPCC plans
Setting up a used oil storage area, secondary containment, spill kits and when the SPCC rule applies.
Read the guideQuestions from fleet managers
What kinds of fleets does UES collect from?
Trucking companies, bus operations, municipal fleets, equipment yards and other facilities with recurring used oil volume.
Can UES pump out our wash bay or oil and water separator?
Yes. UES vacuum services cover separators, car wash bays, trenches, drains, pits and sumps, as recurring maintenance or a one-time job. A UES representative can also inspect the site by appointment first.
Can our fleet haul its own used oil?
Under the federal rules a business may haul up to 55 gallons at a time, in its own vehicle, to a used oil collection center or its own aggregation point without an EPA ID number (40 CFR 279.24). Your state may add requirements.
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.
What paperwork do I get after a pickup?
Each service is recorded with the material, the quantity, the date and the transporter's EPA ID number. Receipts come by email or on paper, and your service history is in the Customer Portal.
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.
- No account is needed to ask about service
- Already a customer? Use the Customer Portal
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