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Used oil filter collection and recycling with containers provided

UES collects used automotive and industrial oil filters for recycling. We provide the container, pick it up with our own drivers and equipment, and keep a record of every service.

We reply the same business day. No account required to ask.

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Used oil filter collection

What we collect and recycle

Used oil filters still contain steel and residual oil, and both can be recovered and recycled.

  • Automotive and industrial oil filters. We collect used filters from repair shops, dealerships, fleets, industrial facilities and other businesses.
  • Containers provided. Choose from a rollaway cart, large bin or drums based on your filter volume and available space.
  • Collected by UES drivers. Our own drivers and equipment handle the pickup and transportation.
  • Filters and oil recovered. The filters are processed so the metal and recoverable oil can be recycled.
  • Service records included. Each collection is documented and added to your service history.
A used oil filter held in a gloved hand under a vehicle

Already a used oil customer? Filter collection can often be added to your existing service. Tell your driver or send us a request below.

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Containers

The containers we provide

The right container depends on how many filters you generate and how much space you have. UES provides the container and replaces or services it as part of your collection schedule.

Rollaway cart

A custom 95-gallon wheeled cart designed for used oil filters. It can be moved around the shop and keeps filters contained between pickups.

Large bin

About 275 gallons of capacity, roughly equal to five 55-gallon drums. Depending on filter size, it can hold up to 2,000 used filters.

Drums

A straightforward option for lower-volume sites or businesses that already handle filters in drums. UES keeps drums available for filter collection.

Pumps, containers and site equipment at the UES facility in Peachtree City, Georgia
How it works

How used oil filter collection works

Tell us roughly how many filters you generate and we'll help determine the container and service schedule that fit your site.

STEP 1

Tell us about your filters

Send us your location, roughly how many filters you generate and how you store them today.

STEP 2

We recommend a container

We'll determine whether a rollaway cart, large bin or drums make the most sense for your volume and available space.

STEP 3

A UES driver collects them

Your filters are picked up and transported for processing and recycling. If you also use UES for used oil, the services can often be handled during the same visit.

STEP 4

Your service is recorded

Each pickup is documented and added to your service history in the Customer Portal.

Before you call

Common questions

What kinds of filters do you collect?

UES collects used automotive and industrial oil filters from commercial and industrial businesses. If you have an unusual filter type, send us a photo or description and we'll confirm whether we can take it.

Do you provide the container?

Yes. Available options include a 95-gallon rollaway cart, a larger 275-gallon bin and drums. We'll help you choose based on your filter volume and available space.

What happens to the filters after collection?

The filters are processed so the recoverable metal and residual oil can be recycled.

Can filter collection be added to my used oil service?

Often, yes. If UES already collects your used oil, filter collection can usually be added to the same service schedule. Tell your driver or send us a request.

How often are filters collected?

It depends on how quickly you fill your container and the routes available in your area. We'll set a schedule based on your actual volume.

Get started

Tell us about your filters

Tell us roughly how many filters you generate, what you store them in now and where your business is located. We'll recommend the right container 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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