What is Used Oil Collection?
Used oil — also called waste oil or spent oil — is any petroleum-based lubricant that has been contaminated through use in machinery, engines, or electrical equipment. Under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules 2016, used oil is classified as Schedule-II hazardous waste in India.
As a generator of used oil (factory, power plant, hotel, railway workshop, data centre), you are legally required to:
- Store used oil in sealed, labelled containers
- Hand it over only to a CPCB-authorized recycler with a Form-10 manifest
- File Form-4 annual returns with your State PCB by June 30 each year
- Never mix used oil with other waste, sell it to informal roadside collectors, or dump it
Penalty for non-compliance: Up to ₹1 lakh fine + ₹5,000/day continued violation + potential imprisonment under Section 15 of the Environment Protection Act 1986. Handing oil to an unauthorized collector transfers liability to you.
Oil Categories We Collect
BIOCIL accepts all 16 categories of used oil under our CPCB authorization. We collect from any industrial, commercial, or institutional generator in India.
Transformer Oil
Used insulating oil from power & distribution transformers, substations
DG Set Engine Oil
Diesel generator engine oil — telecom towers, hospitals, commercial buildings
Hydraulic Oil
HLP 32, HLP 46, HLP 68 from industrial machinery & presses
Gear Oil
EP90, EP140 from gearboxes, transmission systems
Compressor Oil
Reciprocating & rotary compressor lubricants
Turbine Oil
Steam & gas turbine lubricating oil
Food-Grade Oil
White mineral oil from food processing equipment
ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid from vehicle fleets
Tank Bottom Sludge
Sludge from storage tanks & oil-water separators
Industrial Lubricants
Cutting oils, quenching oils, rust preventive oils
How Our Collection Process Works
1
Contact Us — WhatsApp or Call
Share your location, oil type, and approximate volume via WhatsApp (+91 81144 93215) or call. We respond within 2 hours on all working days.
2
Site Assessment & Quote
We confirm the pickup schedule and pricing (if any). For large institutional volumes, we send a formal agreement with CPCB authorization docs attached.
3
Licensed Tanker Arrives at Your Site
Our RPCB-licensed tanker with trained personnel arrives on the agreed date. We pump out, containerize, and load the oil under full safety protocols.
4
Form-10 Manifest Issued (7-Copy)
We prepare and execute the Form-10 Hazardous Waste Movement Document on-site. Both parties sign. You keep copies 2, 3, 4 for your PCB records and annual Form-4 return.
5
Transport to Jaipur Re-Refinery
Oil is transported to our VKIA, Jaipur plant under the manifest. We send you the received copy (Copy 6) as proof of compliant disposal.
6
Re-Refining & EPR Certificate (if applicable)
Oil is re-refined at our plant. If you are a lubricant producer under EPR obligation, we transfer CPCB EPR certificates to your account on eprusedoil.cpcb.gov.in.
Pan-India Coverage Zones
We dispatch directly from our Jaipur plant for nearby states, and coordinate via collection agents for distant zones to ensure economical service everywhere in India.
| Zone | States Covered | Minimum Volume | Typical Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 — Direct | Rajasthan, UP, Haryana, Delhi NCR, MP, Gujarat, Punjab | 500L (Rajasthan) / 12,000L (others) | 2–7 working days |
| Zone 2 — Coordinated | Maharashtra, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand | 15,000–20,000L or via agent | 7–14 working days |
| Zone 3 — Agents | Karnataka, TN, AP, Telangana, Odisha, WB, Kerala | Large institutional (NTPC, DISCOMs, SEZs) | 15–30 days, arranged |
Sectors We Serve
Any organization generating used oil is eligible for BIOCIL's collection service. Our largest client segments include:
- Power Utilities & DISCOMs — Used transformer oil from aging transformers being retired or serviced
- Telecom Tower Companies — DG set engine oil from 800,000+ towers across India with regular oil-change cycles
- Hotels & Hospitality Groups — DG set oil, HVAC transformer oil from large chain properties pan-India
- Industrial Estates & SEZs — Hydraulic oil, gear oil, compressor oil from manufacturing clusters
- IT Parks & Data Centres — Transformer oil and DG set oil from facilities with 24/7 power requirements
- Indian Railways — Locomotive oil, workshop lubricants from zonal railway workshops
- NTPC, NALCO, SAIL & PSUs — Massive transformer and machinery oil volumes from plant operations
- Government & Defence — Cantonment boards, ordnance factories, government offices
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum volume for used oil pickup in India?
Within Rajasthan: minimum 500 litres. Outstation states: minimum 12,000–15,000 litres for a dedicated tanker trip. Smaller outstation volumes can be consolidated over time or via local agents. Contact us to assess your situation.
Which states does BIOCIL cover for used oil collection?
All 28 states and 8 UTs. Direct tanker service to Rajasthan, UP, Haryana, Delhi NCR, MP, Gujarat, Punjab within 3–7 days. Remaining states via logistics coordination or registered collection agents. No location in India is off-limits for institutional generators.
What documents does BIOCIL provide with every oil collection?
Form-10 Hazardous Waste Movement Document (7-copy manifest), CPCB Authorization Certificate copy, RPCB Consent to Operate copy, Compliance Certificate, and EPR Transfer Confirmation if applicable. You receive everything needed for your PCB annual return.
Does BIOCIL buy used oil or collect it for free?
Depends on oil quality, quantity, and location. Good-quality transformer oil is typically purchased at market rates. Industrial lubricants may be collected at no cost or a small logistics fee. Contact us with your oil type and volume for a specific quote.
Is BIOCIL government approved for used oil collection?
Yes. BIOCIL (Bharat Industrial Oil Company) holds CPCB Category IV authorization under HW Rules 2016, RPCB Consent to Operate (valid Jan 2027), EPR Recycler Registration BHA20250073R, and is registered on GeM for government body purchases.
How quickly can BIOCIL arrange a used oil pickup?
Rajasthan: 2–5 working days. Zone 1 states: 3–7 working days. Other states: 7–21 days depending on volume and logistics. WhatsApp +91 81144 93215 for the fastest response — we typically reply within 2 hours.