Historically, starting in 1997, twelve marinas located between the Gard and Pyrénées-Orientales departments were equipped with our all-stainless-steel containers. These ports received the first "Clean Ports in Languedoc-Roussillon" flags in Palavas-les-Flots. This new label recognized an initiative launched by the Languedoc-Roussillon Regional Council to address the issue of waste management in river and sea ports. This program was implemented by the Regional Tourism Development Authority. The approach became a model internationally.

Today, our all-stainless-steel containers are used by numerous institutions: private and public port facilities, including those in the French overseas departments and regions (DROM), the Ministry of the Armed Forces, waste management authorities (SICTOMs), and local governments. Designed for exceptional durability, they guarantee the secure storage of hazardous waste and facilitate its safe removal by certified collectors. As key players in the circular economy, our containers actively contribute to hazardous waste recycling, both through their function and their infinitely recyclable material: stainless steel. From prestigious marinas to municipal waste disposal centers, our solutions combine performance, environmental responsibility, and sustainable investment.

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We offer a range of stainless steel containers for:

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• used mineral oils

• used hydrocarbons

• used drums

• used filters

• used batteries

• used cells

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We also offer the option of designing custom stainless steel containers, combining durability and innovation, for collecting and storing:

 

• Cooking oils

• Food fats

• Cooking oils

• Used frying oils

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But also:

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• dock ladders

• custom-made stainless steel equipment for ports and local authorities

• custom-made filtration systems

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We supply and arrange delivery to Great Britain, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Luxembourg, and all other European countries, as well as the United States, overseas departments and territories.

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Used Oil Management: A Major Challenge for the Environment and the Circular Economy
The issue of used oils is now a major environmental challenge requiring rigorous organization of their collection and recycling. Whether it's motor oil, cooking oil, frying oil, or industrial oil, each category requires specific treatment adapted to its nature.

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Oil Collection and Recovery
Used oil collection is carried out according to strict protocols involving approved collectors, who are the only ones authorized to handle this hazardous waste. Oil recovery is organized at several levels: waste disposal centers accept individuals for the deposit of motor oil or cooking oil, while industries benefit from on-site pumping services. Used cooking oils, particularly used frying oil and fats, are subject to a separate, specialized collection from motor oil and lubricating oils.

Our stainless steel storage containers for hazardous waste, and tanks for oils and hydrocarbons, guarantee secure storage before disposal or recovery. This equipment allows for the collection of oils and greases under optimal conditions, ensuring maximum safety for users and technical personnel, thus preserving their potential for reuse.

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Oil Processing and Recovery
Used oil processing is fully aligned with the principles of a circular economy. After collection, the oils are processed through different channels depending on their origin. The processing of oily waste and waste disposal are systematically accompanied by analysis to determine the most appropriate recovery method for each type of oil.

Vegetable and cooking oils can be recycled into biofuel or biodiesel, thus contributing to the energy recovery of these resources. This transformation of industrial waste into biofuels represents a major step forward in reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.

Regarding used motor and engine oils, the regeneration process allows for the production of new lubricants. This oil recycling system ensures that used lubricating oils are given a second life, thus preventing the waste of valuable resources. Industrial oils follow a similar path, where each processing step aims to extract the maximum value from the collected materials.

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An Integrated System Serving the Environment
The collector plays a central role in this system by connecting waste producers with treatment centers. Thanks to an efficient collection and recycling network, used oils no longer pose a threat to the environment but become a valuable resource. Recycled oils find numerous industrial applications, from lubrication and energy production to the manufacture of new products.

The recovery of these materials, once considered mere hazardous waste, perfectly illustrates the principles of the circular economy. Every liter of recycled oil represents a saving of natural resources and a significant reduction in environmental impact. Industries have progressively integrated these virtuous practices, making the recycling of used cooking oils and other categories of used oils a standard of their operations.

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In conclusion, the responsible management of used oils, from collection to final recycling, is a crucial link in the ecological transition. This integrated system, based on appropriate infrastructure and qualified professionals, demonstrates that environmentally sound waste disposal is not only possible but also economically viable. 

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STEEL & CORTEN manufactures and distributes these all-stainless steel collectors (EUIPO deposits) under operating license.

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