Used oil and filter pickup for quick lubes
UES collects used oil and drained oil filters from quick lube and oil change shops in 28 states. Pickup frequency is based on your tank size and how much oil you collect, and every pickup comes with a service record.
We reply the same business day. No account is needed to ask about service.
What UES collects from quick lubes
Press Add to my request on each item your shop has. Those boxes are ticked for you on the request form at the bottom of this page.
Used oil
Drained motor oil from every oil change. A UES driver pumps your tank, and pickup frequency is based on your tank size and volume.
Used oil filters
The 275-gallon bin holds up to 2,000 filters, depending on filter size. A 95-gallon rollaway cart or drums are also available.
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.
Oily wastewater
Water from drain traps, mop water and other petroleum-contaminated water from the shop.
Vacuum services
Pump-outs for separators, wash bay drains, trenches, pits and sumps, with pressure washing when the job calls for it.
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.
How fast a quick lube fills its tank and filter bin
A quick lube drains a filter with nearly every oil change, so the used oil tank and the filter bin fill together. Move the sliders for an estimate based on your own numbers.
An estimate from your numbers, counting one filter per oil change and up to 2,000 filters per bin. Filter count per bin depends on filter size. UES sets the actual pickup schedule with you.
Request a pickupHow a quick lube 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 store
Every UES pickup at your store is documented, and the records stay where you 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 quick lube'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 quick lubes
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 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 guideGuideUsed oil recycling: what happens to your used oil after pickup
Where your used oil goes after pickup and how it becomes base oil for new lubricants.
Read the guideQuestions from quick lube owners
How many filters does the UES filter bin hold?
The 275-gallon bin holds up to 2,000 filters, depending on filter size. That is about the volume of five 55-gallon drums.
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.
Can antifreeze go in the used oil tank?
No. Spent antifreeze needs its own container, and UES collects it as a separate stream. Keep used oil, solvents and cleaners out of the antifreeze container as well.
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.
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.
- No account is needed to ask about service
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