FAQs Commercial Oil Donations
Does Oregon HEAT pick up my used oil?
No, we work with a DEQ-approved oil recycling company to handle the used oil collection for our program. Oregon HEAT or the families we serve never come into contact with the used oil that is collected.
Does it cost anything to participate?
It does not cost anything to participate if you have more than 200 gallons of oil when it is picked up.
Are there any minimum quantities?
Our recycling partner will pick up quantities ranging from 55 gallons and up. Please be aware there may be a charge for quantities of less than 200 gallons. If possible, try accumulating 200+ gallons before calling for a pick-up to avoid a service charge from our recycling parnter.
How often is my oil collected?
We will work with you to determine the timing that you require. We work with donors that have their oil picked up each month, others only twice per year, and many frequencies in between. We also work with many donors that heat with their oil in the winter and donate their unneeded surplus oil in the summer.
What about antifreeze & oil filters?
Our recycling partner offers several other optional paid services, including antifreeze pick up and supply, and oil filter recycling. We can get you in touch with a sales representative to provide further inforamtion on ancillary services offered.
Who gets help from this program?
The funds raised from your used oil go back into your county to help low-income families who are in crisis with their energy bills. These funds are considered “fuel-blind” which means they can be used to help with any type of energy source; electricity, natural gas, heating oil, wood, propane, etc. These are the most flexible types of funds we can use and one reason the oil program is so valuable.
Do you give the donated oil to families so they can burn it for heat?
No. Our recycling parnter pays us for the salvage value of the used oil. We take these funds and use them for emergency energy assistance; Oregon HEAT and the families we serve never come into contact with the used oil itself.
What kind of oil can you accept for donation?
We accept many kinds of petroleum-based used oil for the program. Examples include: used motor oil, hydraulic fluid, gear & lube oil, and transmission fluid. Both synthetic and conventional oil is fine. Please note we do not accept food-grade oils such as used fryer grease.
Where can I find a list of the businesses and organizations that already participate in the Oil Recycling Program?
You can find a list of Oil Program participants on our website here.
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