Automotive service and industrial operations need to manage used motor and engine oil quickly, affordably and without disruption. With Terrapure, you can trust that we will be on time and out of the way, so you can focus on your business while we give your used oil new life.
Oil Recycling Solutions
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- used oil streaming from an oil pan
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- oil barrels in a warehouse
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- Oil tanker truck
What We Do
Through our national network, Terrapure collects, processes and recycles used motor and engine oils and related wastes from virtually any industry. Our patented re-refining process transforms waste oil into premium-quality base oils and industrial and automotive lubricants.
We collect, process and recover valuable resources from:
- Used engine lubricating oils
- Oil and air filters
- Glycols and solvents
- Oily rags/absorbents
- Plastics (containers)
- Paint gun fluids
- Parts washer fluids
- Lead-acid batteries
Where waste oil is not suitable for re-refining, we also provide treatment and recovery of BTU value for:
- Asphalt production
- Carrier for explosive production
- Cavern cap application and solutions
Industries We Serve
- Automotive
- Branded and independent gas stations and automotive service centres
- Branded and independent fast oil change shops
- OEM automotive dealerships
- Transportation, Fleet & Heavy Equipment
- Trucking, bussing and other heavy transport companies
- Government and institutional fleet operators
- Mining and other heavy industries
- Industrial
- Recycling companies
- Manufacturers
- Pulp & paper industry
- Refineries/oil & gas companies
- Fuel distributors
Why Work With Terrapure?
- Cost-effective, one-stop service
- In addition to managing used oil, we also collect other automotive waste, such as oil filters, plastics, rags, glycols, solvents and batteries
- We can supply you with recycled lubricants and other waste management products, such as used oil receptacles, parts washers and absorbents
- Corporate profile building
- We provide promotional materials to display in your facility to showcase your environmental responsibility to customers
- Environmental protection
- Collecting used oil eliminates risk of it entering and harming the natural environment
- Re-refining oil uses a smaller carbon footprint than producing it from virgin crude
How Are Base Oils Re-refined?
- Prior to refining, Terrapure tests all used oil to ensure its suitability.
- Basic refinery processes of dehydration, defuelling, distillation and hydrotreating are repeated to return the base oil to its original state.
- Dehydration, defuelling and vacuum distillation remove water, fuel, contaminants and any remaining additives.
- The hydrotreating stage is identical to that of conventional refining, and reduces the aromatic content, acidity, carbon residue, sulphur, and nitrogen.
- The results are base oils with a higher concentration of saturates, improved oxidation, stability, colour, antioxidant response and viscosity/temperature characteristics.
- Base oils are sold to lubricant blenders, ranging from major oil companies to small, independent blenders.
Re-refined Base Oil For Re-refined Businesses
We don’t just recycle used oil; we re-use it.
Advanta is our brand of premium-quality, re-refined base oils that we manufacture into motor oil, heavy-duty engine oil and industrial lubricants.
Using re-refined base oils is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint, without sacrificing quality or performance. Our unique, closed-loop process allows us to produce oils that are consistent in meeting or even exceeding industry specifications—without drilling for new crude oil. You can rest assured that our products are rigorously tested and undergo final hydrotreating for a stable, refinery-grade end product.
Base Oil Grades
Want to incorporate re-refined base oils into your own brand’s motor oil and lubricant products? Terrapure offers private label service.
Advanta is available in three viscosity grades: 100N, 150N and 450N.
100N
A superior-quality re-refined base oil used for passenger car motor oil, light-grade hydraulics and transmission fluid.
150N
The most common grade for blending, 150N grade re-refined base oil is ideal for hydraulics and passenger car motor oil.
450N
This heavy-duty engine oil is blended for heavy-grade hydraulics and gear oils.
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Reliable, Compliant Collection and Transportation
Collecting and transporting your waste takes more than just a fleet; it requires technical expertise. At Terrapure, we make sure regulations are met, materials are classified properly, and waste is transported safely and efficiently.
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- Collecting waste for transport
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- Waste tanker truck
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- Backhoe depositing waste into a Terrapure truck
What We Do
Terrapure has the expertise and the resources to collect and transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials from your operation.
Not limited to simply sending a truck, our comprehensive services include classification, packaging, labelling, pick-up and tracking. To ensure compliance with Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations, we also provide documentation, such as manifests and/or bills of lading.
For waste that’s particularly sensitive, we offer a 100% traceability service that tracks waste from transportation on our GPS-equipped trucks, through the full chain of custody to certified product destruction.
How We Do It
Compliance is the first priority, so we send our specialists to properly sample and classify your waste to ensure safe handling and transportation. Once identified and prepared for transport, our fleet of specialized equipment is licensed to handle most waste classes.
Services
- Chain of custody and secure transportation
- Waste storage and packaging
- Milk run services
- Waste tracking and consultation
- Used oil collection
Drum Waste Handling
Read more about our drum waste handling capabilities
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Chemical Cleaning to Restore Productivity
Whether you have build-up in your equipment or need to remove hazardous by-products before machine inspection, our specialized chemical cleaning services will get your operation back up and running at peak productivity.
What We Do
Our expert technicians clean, decontaminate and remove build-up in your equipment, tanks and vessels.
We use different methods of cleaning to do a thorough job, while preserving your equipment:
- Vapour cleaning uses steam to decontaminate and de-gas in a single step. This method can be completed during a plant steam-out to reduce downtime.
- Chemical circulation fills equipment with chemicals to dissolve contaminants with full surface contact. We use heat exchangers, filters and reverse-flow manifolds to increase performance.
- With foaming, light particulate is entrapped in a foam phase and is rinsed away. For scale removal, we use foam with acidic properties. This method is ideal for delicate equipment.
- Orbital jets with a 360-degree radius use high volumes to clean tanks and vessels. The jets operate at low pressures to preserve internal coatings and can be used with various chemistries.
How We Do It
Our chemical cleaning services are backed by scientists, engineers and a full fleet of vehicles permitted to handle dangerous goods.
Every project begins with testing. Only when we have the results can we recommend the right chemicals and application methods. We provide an analytical report including lab results upon the completion of the job. For on-site testing and support, we offer a mobile laboratory.
Services
- Acid descaling
- Alkaline degreasing
- Pre-operational cleaning
- Foam cleaning chemistries
- Organic solvent circulation
- Mobile laboratory
- Boiler and digester cleaning
- In-situ exchanger cleaning
- Pressure testing
- In-house testing and analysis
- Remote camera and video inspections
- Vapour phase / decontamination
- Temporary pipe installations and tank rentals
- Passivation of steel or stainless steel surfaces
- Chelant chemistry for iron scale removal
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Collection & Transportation
March 1, 2019
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Reliable, Compliant Collection and Transportation Collecting and transporting your waste takes more than just a fleet; it requires technical expertise. At Terrapure, we make sure
Chemical Cleaning
March 1, 2019
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Chemical Cleaning to Restore Productivity Whether you have build-up in your equipment or need to remove hazardous by-products before machine inspection, our specialized chemical cleaning