Oil Disposal

[TRR]

I used to collect used oil in 5 gal buckets and take those in to the local auto parts store for recycling. Now that I have more machines, multiple 5 gallon buckets don't seem to be enough to hold the oil so I'm thinking about a big tank or something. But, what do you do with it then? I really don't want to do the multiple trips with 5 gallon buckets anymore. I'd prefer to recycle it, but haven't been able to find someone. So, any suggestions?

 

[rswyan]

I used to collect used oil in 5 gal buckets and take those in to the local auto parts store for recycling. Now that I have more machines, multiple 5 gallon buckets don't seem to be enough to hold the oil so I'm thinking about a big tank or something. But, what do you do with it then?

Call Safety-Kleen to come out and pick it up - they will actually pay you for it (assuming you have some quantity) You can also drop it off at one of their centers.

I was just quoted 50 cents per gallon for my own special brew of used motor oil, gear oil, ATF, and hydraulic fluid.

They'll be out this coming week to pick up the 150 - 200 gallons that I have accumulated.

 

[TRR]

Thanks, I wasn't aware they existed and they're not to far from me either.

 

[Soundguy]

i keep a 55g drum and put drain oil into it.. then haul it to a recycling center to drain or drop off.

soundguy

 

[sweep]

Wal Mart takes it for free.

 

[5030]

I spread it on my road.... keeps the dust down.

 

[rswyan]

Wal Mart takes it for free.

I'd rather get paid for it by Safety-Kleen than give it away for free ... besides they come and pick it up.

 

[5030]

Wal Mart takes it for free.

Knowing Wallyworld, they probably centrifuge it at a sub contractor and sell it to TSC who then bottles it under the 'Traveller' name.......:laughing:

 

[Soundguy]

Knowing Wallyworld, they probably centrifuge it at a sub contractor and sell it to TSC who then bottles it under the 'Traveller' name.......:laughing:

comments like that are not very usefull.

easy to see that warren unilube bottles products for both co's


soundguy

 

[Soundguy]

I spread it on my road.... keeps the dust down.

wow.. glad I don't have to drink groundwater near your road.