Environmental Responsibility
The Problem With Used Oil
One litre of used oil is believed to pollute as much as one million litres of drinking water — enough to fill half an Olympic-sized swimming pool. Improper disposal of used oil is one of the most damaging forms of environmental pollution in South Africa.
When used oil is poured down drains, dumped into the ground, or burned, it contaminates soil and groundwater for years. Communities that rely on boreholes and water sources downstream are directly impacted.
South African legislation — including the National Environmental Management: Waste Act — requires oil generators to manage their waste from Cradle to Grave. Non-compliance carries significant legal and financial penalties.
Recycling used oil requires far less energy than refining new crude oil. Re-refined oil uses 85% less energy to produce than virgin base oil.
Recycling prevents the depletion of non-renewable petroleum resources. Every litre recycled is a litre of crude oil saved.
Oil that cannot be recycled ends up in landfill — leaching toxins into soil and groundwater for decades. Proper recycling keeps it out entirely.
South African law requires all used oil generators to demonstrate cradle-to-grave responsibility. Non-compliance risks fines, shutdowns and legal action.
The responsible oil recycling industry supports thousands of sustainable jobs across South Africa, contributing to economic development.
of used oil can contaminate up to 1,000,000 litres of drinking water — enough for half an Olympic swimming pool
Less energy is needed to re-refine used oil compared to refining virgin crude oil from scratch
Auto Blue Oils' on-site storage capacity ensures your oil never sits idle or creates a risk
Our guaranteed collection turnaround — fast, documented and fully compliant
Used oil collected by Auto Blue Oils is processed into industrial burner fuel — also known as furnace fuel — and other valuable by-products including emulsion explosives used in the mining industry.
In some cases, oil is re-refined back into base oil for reuse. Every litre collected is processed at a licensed facility and accounted for with Safe Disposal Certificates.
Why Choose Us
We go beyond compliance — we take complete cradle-to-grave responsibility for your used oil, so you can focus on your business.
Accredited by ROSE Foundation, Dept. of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment, City of Johannesburg WasteHub and GDARD. Your compliance is in safe hands.
Every collection comes with a Waste Manifest and Safe Disposal Certificate — everything your auditor, insurer or regulator needs, issued on the day.
Qualifying clients receive cash or EFT rebates based on volume and quality. Turn your waste stream into a revenue stream.
We guarantee collection within 48 hours of scheduling, minimising storage risk and keeping your operations running cleanly and safely.
Auto Blue Oils is a proudly black-owned, South African company. Choosing us supports B-BBEE transformation and sustainable employment creation.
We operate across Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal with our own fleet of vehicles, offering reliable service regardless of your location in these provinces.
Contact us today for a collection quote. Fast, compliant, and with full documentation issued.