If you operate an auto maintenance and repair shop, one thing that you might deal with on a regular basis is motor oil. Of course, one challenge that goes along with dealing with motor oil is making sure that you dispose of it properly. If you are struggling with this or just want to make sure that you are doing it in the right way, consider these helpful tips.
Make Sure the Used Motor Oil Is Stored Properly
First of all, it's important to make sure that used motor oil is stored properly in your facility until you are able to dispose of it. You don't want to worry about it leaking, since this can cause a big mess in your shop and can even have serious environmental impacts. You also don't want to have to worry about getting it mixed up with fresh, new motor oil that you might use when performing oil changes and other maintenance and repair jobs. Therefore, you should make sure that all used motor oil is stored in an approved container that is designed for the storage of motor oil. Additionally, you may want to make sure that the storage container or tank is labelled properly so that there is no confusion.
Work With a Waste Oil Recycling Company
Next, you will need to determine how you will dispose of the oil that you accumulate in your storage container. You will probably find that your best bet is to work with a waste oil recycling company. These companies work with businesses like yours to recycle their used oil. Using one of these companies makes sense for these reasons and more:
- Avoid having to figure out how to dispose of your used oil yourself
- Make the process much easier and more convenient
- Ensure the used motor oil is disposed of in a safe, legal and environmentally friendly manner
Consider Adding a Small Recycling Fee
You will probably be required to pay a small fee for using a waste oil recycling company to dispose of the used motor oil in your facility. There are a couple of things that you can do to prevent these costs from being a burden. For one thing, look for a waste oil recycling company that charges a reasonable rate for motor oil recycling. Additionally, consider adding a small fee to the cost of oil changes in your facility. The cost increase shouldn't have to be very much to help offset the cost of motor oil recycling within your facility.
Contact a local waste oil recycling facility to learn about your options.
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