Is it true Used Oil Filters and Used Oil Absorbents have been banned from Wisconsin land fills?
YES – Governor Doyle signed into law a statute banning the disposal of Used Oil Filters and Used Oil Absorbents from Wisconsin land fills effective January 1, 2011. The law can be viewed by using the link on our homepage. How much used oil do I need to have for Rock Oil to stop? The minimum oil required for a truck to stop is 150 gallons. We will stop for less but charges may apply. Do I get paid or charged for having my used oil collected by Rock Oil? Rock Oil pays current market price for 150 gallons or more. Market prices vary depending on quantity, quality, moisture content, contamination, testing requirements and location. It’s best to contact us for specifics regarding pricing. Charges usually only apply to low quantities or high moisture contamination. Can I drop off my used oil at Rock Oil’s facility in Stratford, WI? Yes – but by appointment only. Please call ahead to insure service. Rock Oil does not allow unattended drop off. Will Rock Oil sell me used oil for my used oil fu
YES – Governor Doyle signed into law a statute banning the disposal of Used Oil Filters and Used Oil Absorbents from Wisconsin land fills effective January 1, 2011. The law, 2009 Wisconsin Act 86, can be viewed by using the link on our homepage. Do I have to crush my oil filters according to the new law? NO – the new law does not require or specify crushing, rather the law only requires filters be recycled. Do not rush out and purchase a crusher unless it is economically feasible for your operation. If you are paying a filter recycling charge based on volume it may pay to crush your filters, especilally in a high volume situation. If you generate a small quantity of filters it may not be feasible to purchase a crusher. Rock Oil will accept filters crushed or uncrushed, drained or undrained prior to collection by our trucks. If you do not want to put further expense into handling/crushing filters they literally can go directly from the vehicle into Rock Oil’s container. Call Rock Oil an
