Providing Comprehensive Environmental Services for North America
Oil Filter Recycling
Clean Harbors provides complete oil filter recycling. We collect used oil filters in drum and bulk containers. Our process removes residual oil for use as a boiler fuel supplement and is burned in approved industrial furnaces, the scrap metal is recycled. Clean Harbors oil filter recycling service removes you from potential liability of oil contamination being introduced into landfills and ground water sources.
Bulk Oil Filter Collection
Clean Harbors delivers bulk oil filter collection bins to your location to hold used oil filters. These bins are designed to maximize the number of filters they hold, but require minimal storage space and are the most economical method for collection, storage and disposal. We then provide routine pick-up and complete recycling of your used oil filters.
Special Bulk Collection Bins
- 330 gallon heavy duty gauge steel
- Hold the equivalent of six 55-gallon drums
- Water and oil tight
- Bin measures 66" W x 37" H x 43" D
- Store indoors or out
- Lockable lid to control unwanted material or trash
Easy to Use Service
- Easy one-call sign-up
- Collection bin delivery
- Regular pick-up
- Complete recycling
- Fully permitted state-of-the-art facilities
- Clean Harbors owned and operated vehicles and oil recycling facilities
Used Oil Filter Facts
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and most states consider used oil filters to be hazardous waste unless:
- They are punctured and hot drained for a minimum of 12 hours, and
- They are recycled in an approved manner.
Used oil filters that are not recycled have the potential to be discarded into landfills where the filters’ residual oil will find their way into ground and drinking water supplies. One gallon of oil can contaminate up to 1,000,000 gallons of fresh water. Estimates suggest that over 400 million used oil filters are improperly disposed of each year.