Used oil collection in Iowa
We are opening routes into Iowa. Tell us where you are and we will give you a straight answer on when we can reach you.
Not sure whether a route reaches your business? Send us your location and we'll confirm coverage the same business day.
Routes across Iowa
We do not have a facility in Iowa. Our routes into Iowa will run from the nearest UES facilities, and the main number routes your call to the team that covers your area.
We are opening routes toward Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ames, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Waterloo, Dubuque, Council Bluffs and Sioux City.
Environmental services available in Iowa
UES offers all nine of our core services on its routes. 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.
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
Do you serve my city?
We are opening routes in Iowa. Send us your city or ZIP code and we'll confirm whether a route serves your business.
Which UES facility serves my area?
You don't need to figure that out yourself. Call 800.988.7977 or send us your location and we'll connect you with the team responsible for your area.
What services does UES offer in Iowa?
UES offers all nine core services on its routes, including used oil, filters, antifreeze, oily wastewater, absorbents, parts washers, fluorescent bulbs, vacuum services and hazardous or special waste. Send us your location and we'll tell you what's available where you are.
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.
Does UES serve states besides Iowa?
Yes. UES operates active routes in 28 states. The Locations page shows every state we serve and the facilities supporting those routes.
Request service in Iowa
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.
- No account or contract required to ask
- A person replies the same business day
- Already a customer? Use the Customer Portal instead
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