Used Oil Collection
HWH Environmental provides full-service used oil collection disposal, including handling, removal, and transportation and disposal, to avoid regulatory penalties or warnings for your commercial business.
Waste oil continues to be one of the most detrimental types of waste for the environment. Used oil generators can be the focus of fines and penalties from the EPA or government if not properly disposed of.
Alongside our 24-hour used oil spill defense, we provide full-service hazardous and non-hazardous waste removal, transportation, and disposal services.
Why Work with HWH Environmental?
Responsive Customer Service
With 25 years of experience in the hazardous waste disposal industry, our customer service team works with you to develop a customized overstock and expired waste disposal solution with flexible scheduling and a free detailed estimate.
Significant Cost Savings
We save our customers an average of 20% to 50% over other competitors as HWH Environmental is not tied to specific vendors or disposal solutions. Our flexibility and disposal options allow us to save you money without compromising safety.
Reduced Lead Time
HWH Environmental’s nationwide logistics team provides high-quality service to our customers in less than a week, while our competitors can take 2-3 weeks. Rest assured that when you work with us, our team delivers before any scheduled audits and inspections so your business complies with state and federal regulations.
Safety Compliance
Maintain a healthy, safe, and regulation-compliant workplace as our licensed and insured hazardous waste disposal team follows the best handling, transport, and disposal practices. We are trained in EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations.
When you contact HWH Environmental, we promise to put you in touch with an actual human who will take your hazardous waste removal needs seriously. Big job or small, we always follow up on your queries and pride ourselves on making every hazardous waste removal job safe, quick, and cost-efficient.
Common Types of Used Oil
Be aware that used oil from one oil change has the ability to contaminate one million gallons of fresh water. But it’s not just automobile oil that’s dangerous to the environment: cooking oil, natural gas production oil, and waste industrial oil require specific hazardous waste removal procedures.
Depending on how you use, store, and create waste in your commercial directly correlates to whether or not you have hazardous waste. Testing should occur before disposal to avoid fines or penalties.
- Used Motor Oil
- Waste Industrial Oil
- Oil Contaminated with PCBs or Other Pollutants
- Used Cooking Oil
- Cutting Oil, Tramp Oil and Other Miscellaneous Oils
- Natural Gas Production/Transmission/Compressor Oil
- Glycol
About HWH Environmental
HWH Environmental is a nationwide hazardous waste disposal company. Our experienced customer service team provides your business with everything you need quickly and affordably.
Other Products We Service
HWH Environmental handles various class 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 waste materials. We specialize in handling and disposing of hazardous waste, chemical waste, automotive waste, used oil collection, liquid waste, construction waste, and universal waste.
Used Oil Collection Frequently Asked Questions
1. When is used oil regulated as hazardous waste?
Used oil is regulated as hazardous waste if it exhibits any of these characteristic properties: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity
2. What is the difference between used oil and waste oil?
Used oil is oil that has been used and is no longer suitable for its intended purpose, while waste oil refers specifically to oil that has been mixed with a known hazardous substance.
3. What are examples of used oil?
Examples of used oil include motor oil, transmission fluid, hydraulic oil, and other lubricating oils that have been used and are no longer suitable for their intended purpose.
If any of these lubricants were mixed with chemicals or other hazardous wastes, they require proper handling and disposal procedures.
4. What are the 4 hazardous waste classes?
The 4 hazardous waste lists are:
- F-list (waste from specific industries)
- K-list (waste from specific sources)
- P-list (acutely toxic chemicals)
- U-list (waste from specific sources).
These four classes are part of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations in the United States.
5. How do you handle used oil waste?
Handling used oil waste involves proper labeling, storage, and transportation to ensure that the waste is not accidentally released into the environment.
HWH Environmental provides disposal, removal, and transport services to protect you and your business from unwanted fines and regulation failures.
6. How do you dispose of hazardous used oil waste?
Disposal of hazardous used oil waste is typically done through a licensed waste management facility that is equipped to safely manage and dispose of hazardous waste.
This may involve treatment to remove any hazardous properties or secure disposal in a landfill designed for hazardous waste.
Proper disposal of hazardous used oil is important to prevent contamination of soil and water resources and should be conducted only by a qualified hazardous waste removal company.
8. What is the RCRA?
Improper disposal can result in the contamination of soil and water resources, as well as pose risks to wildlife and other sensitive populations.
Additionally, individuals and organizations that fail to properly dispose of hazardous waste may face penalties and legal consequences under regulations set by the Environmental Protection Agency.
7. What happens if you do not dispose of used oil waste properly?
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is a federal law in the United States regulating hazardous waste management and disposal. The RCRA sets standards for the generation, transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste to protect human health and the environment from the potentially harmful effects of hazardous waste.
“I own my own business and over the past several years, I’ve done work with three different disposal companies. There was bad communication with these three companies. The job always ended up never being completed. I also encountered multiple billing issues with one of the companies. I’m glad that I found HWH Environmental because they walked with me every step of the project. Thanks again!”
Allan T. – Indianapolis, IN
“Our business had been looking for hazardous waste services but the quotes we had received were outrageous. It took one phone call to HWH Environmental and they scheduled our project immediately. We didn’t pay outrageous prices with HWH.”
Melinda J. – Denver, CO
“Working in NYC can be tough due to the large population. I work for a large factory and I contacted over 10 hazardous waste companies that offered disposal services. I wasn't able to get an estimate or get a straight answer from any of them. I’m glad that a colleague recommended HWH Enviornmental to me. They responded quickly and gave us a fair price. Thank you!”
Kristin L. – New York, NY
“If you are looking for a quick answer and a great price, call HWH Environmental. I was a little hesitant to work with HWH because they didn't call me back. However, when I did get in contact with them, they apologized and scheduled service right away. I had a building that was leased out to a dental office, which had produced a great deal of medical waste. HWH Environmental disposed of the waste in no time.”
Morgan R. – Charlotte, NC
“When I called HWH Environmental, they described in detail how the process would go. I didn’t produce a lot of waste that needed to be disposed of but they were fair with their pricing and also did a great job.”
Rita P. – Los Angeles, CA
“You don't have to call other places because HWH Environmental does it all. I will recommend their disposal services because the several times that I have worked with them, they have delivered each time. Keep up the great work!”
Thomas G.C – Miami, FL