If your facility produces a lot of waste oil, then you need to find a way to dispose of it responsibly. If you use a registered disposal company, then they will collect your oil and recycle it. While some companies charge for this service, others will collect old oil at no charge.

Before you sign up to a free service, ask the following questions.

1. Which Oils Do They Recycle?

While some waste oil collection companies collect a range of oils, some focus on a specialist area. For example, some companies might mainly recycle motor oils while others deal with cooking products.

Ideally, you want to find a company that services your sector and handles the oils you use. It's a lot easier to have all your waste collected for recycling at the same time and by the same company.

2. How Often Do They Collect?

If you pay for waste oil collection, then you usually get some flexibility on collection schedules. You can set up a regular pick-up time or use short-notice ad hoc collections when you have reached your used oil storage limits.

While many free-to-collect services also give you this flexibility, some might have more rigid schedules. Make sure to find out when and how often a company will collect. Look for a partner that meets your collection needs as well as their own.

3. Do They Provide Free Storage Containers?

When you set up a regular waste oil collection agreement, you usually get some storage containers or bins from the company to hold your old oil until it is collected. These containers are free to use as long as you use the company's services.

Some free-to-use waste oil recyclers expect you to set up your own pre-collection storage solutions. While others will drop off suitable units, they won't necessarily have the same range of storage options as companies which charge for collections. So, check out each company to see what's on offer here.

4. Do They Ever Pay For Oil?

Collection and recycling companies sometimes pay for waste oils. This typically depends on the market price of oil and the type of waste you have. If there is a shortage of a particular recycled product, then companies might be prepared to pay to buy it as waste. It's worth asking companies if they ever do pay to collect and, if so, under which circumstances.

To find out more, contact local waste oil disposal companies.