Oil Tank Recycling
Plastic Oil Tank Disposal And Recycling
We collect and recycle HDPE and MDPE plastic oil tanks for businesses across the UK. Get in touch with our team to receive a quote and book a collection.
Who we collect from
- Manufacturing & packing
- Logistics & warehousing
- Councils & public sector
- Retail & distribution
Plastic Oil Tank Disposal
Plastic Oil Tank Recycling UK-Wide
Plastic oil tanks are typically made from MDPE (Medium-density polyethylene) or HDPE (High-density polyethylene). We specialise in recycling this waste material and offer collections across the UK. Our team can only accept oil tanks when they are cut down and free from residue such as contaminated oil.
If your business is looking to dispose of your old oil tanks sustainably, Plastic Expert is your solution. We provide plastic oil tank recycling to offer safe disposal of both oil & storage tanks. This prevents the items from ending up in incineration and polluting our environment.
Our oil tank removal services are quick and efficient, with flexible collection times available to suit your business needs. When dealing with oil tanks and hazardous waste, there are many requirements to follow in order to ensure that items are safely disposed of. With Plastic Expert as your waste carrier for your commercial oil tanks, we can give you peace of mind that you are following all the correct requirements and will be provided with full reports and audits with specifications.
The process
How our oil tank waste collections work
We provide a dedicated point of contact for each of our customers, with clear communication throughout. Collections are available on a ad-hoc or scheduled basis.
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Send us your details
Send us your contact information, waste details and collection address.
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Receive a quote
We provide a price for the collection, depending on the volume and location.
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Arrange a collection
We provide licensed carriers and our haulage network.
4
Recycle your materials
Your oil tanks are sent for recycling. Nothing goes to landfill or incineration.
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Receive documentation
Waste Transfer Note and recycling certificate provided for your audit file.
The Service
The Oil Tank Removal Process
When removing an oil tank, you must adhere to guidelines and partner with a professional team to ensure safety. With our help, we can complete this activity securely for your business:
- We will collect the oil tanks when they are free from residue such as contaminated oil, and cut down.
- Once the tanks are ready, our team will arrange a collection for bulk loads of these plastic containers. Our team will provide waste transfer notes which covers the removal of this waste type.
- The plastic waste will be transported to licensed recycling facilities to ensure the waste is repurposed into new products.
- The MDPE waste can then be manufactured into a range of products, including piping, plastic lumber, containers, construction materials and more.
Why Choose Us
The Importance Of Safe Oil Tank Disposal
Firstly, recycling these plastic tanks ensures that the energy and materials that went into producing them are not wasted. Instead, these resources can be reused to make new products, reducing the need to extract and process new raw materials. All of the waste oil tanks from our collection and disposal service are transferred to licensed sites for repurposing.
It generally takes less energy to produce new products from recycled materials than from virgin materials. By recycling plastic oil tanks, we save energy that leads to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and decreased dependence on fossil fuels.
Residual oil or other chemicals from these tanks can also leach into the environment if they are not properly cleaned and recycled. By recycling, we can ensure that any oil left is treated appropriately, reducing the risk of soil and water contamination.
MDPE Disposal
MDPE Recycling For Your Business
We specialise in the recycling of Medium Density Polyethylene (MDPE) oil tanks, often used by businesses for bulk oil storage. MDPE is a versatile plastic known for its durability and resistance to impact, which makes it ideal for containing liquids like clean oil. However, when it comes time for oil disposal or tank replacement, proper handling and recycling of these materials are crucial.
Our MDPE recycling service ensures that the entire process is handled efficiently and sustainably. As specialists in hazardous waste removal, we can handle contaminated containers with residual oil at the bottom of the tank. This is critical, not only for environmental protection but also health and safety regulations.
Many MDPE tanks are single-skinned, which poses unique challenges in terms of recycling. Single-skinned tanks, being made solely from either metal or plastic without additional protective layers, require careful dismantling to prevent any environmental contamination. Our team is equipped with the expertise and equipment to handle both metal and plastic components appropriately.
Compliance
Your duty of care, documented
Every load is tracked and every document is issued as standard, so your audit file is complete without anyone chasing us for paperwork. Copies are available on request at any time from our waste management team.
Waste Transfer Notes
ISSUED
Registered waste carrier licence
ON FILE
Permitted destination sites
AUDITED
Recycling certificates & audit trail
PER LOAD
Dedicated account manager
EVERY CLIENT
Get In Touch
Book Your Plastic Oil Tank Collection
If you are looking for a recycling team to safely remove plastic oil tanks, please contact us today. We can take the stress off your hands and quickly collect your unwanted plastic tanks and transport them to a licensed recycling facility. Here, the plastic waste can be repurposed into new products and introduced back into the market.
Please note, we do not provide domestic oil tank disposal services. Please use your local recycling centre to remove and dispose of these materials.
FAQs
An old heating oil tank cannot go in a skip or to a household waste centre. It must be drained, degassed and removed by a registered waste carrier, because residual oil and sludge make it hazardous waste. We collect and dispose of tanks nationwide with full documentation.
Yes. Most oil tanks are moulded from polyethylene, which is fully recyclable once the tank is cleaned of oil residue. After decontamination the plastic is granulated and reprocessed into new products.
A tank that has held heating oil is treated as hazardous waste until it has been fully cleaned, because of the residue in the base and walls. That is why it needs a licensed carrier and a hazardous waste consignment note rather than a skip.
Yes, both. Bunded tanks have an outer containment shell that must also be checked for trapped oil, so tell us which type you have when you enquire so we can plan the collection correctly.