Waste oil is usually defined as any petroleum-based oil that is currently not usable. This status is usually determined by impurities or other characteristics that render it unsuitable as fuel in its current state. Because of this, many recycling-focused companies and organizations offer waste oil collection services. Below is more information about why you should take advantage of these services whenever waste oil accumulates.

Helping the Environment

Waste oil is usually categorized as hazardous because of the damage it can do to soil, water, and wildlife. By having your waste oil picked up, you ensure that it does not re-enter local ecosystems in a way that is environmentally damaging. 

Complying with Regulations

Even if protecting the environment is not your biggest priority, there are several more pragmatic reasons why you should have your waste oil collected. First among these is the fact that you may run afoul of local or federal regulations. Doing so may come with a hefty penalty that can easily outweigh the relatively inexpensive cost of pickup.

Prioritizing Convenience

While you may want to find a way to dispose of waste oil yourself, doing so is much more inconvenient than you might assume. First, you will have to find a way to transport it safely. Then, you will need to take it to a waste center that is able and willing to dispose of it. If such a center is not nearby, then the time and money spent on the endeavor may seem much less worthwhile. Having your waste oil picked up, on the other hand, is a far more convenient option.

Recycling Energy (at a Profit)

Waste oil may not be suitable as fuel at the moment, but it can be processed and recycled into a number of other forms: hydraulic oil, industrial burner oil, and lubricants are all good examples. In fact, because it can be used in a multitude of ways, many companies that offer waste oil collection services may actually pay you a small amount to part with your oil. They can afford to do so because of the demand from industrial manufacturers that don't want to pay a premium for new fuel.

If you have waste oil sitting around a warehouse or construction site and are not sure what to do with it, search for waste oil collection services in your area. You may be surprised at how convenient and affordable they are.

Reach out to a company that offers waste oil pickup services to learn more.