Historically, since 1997, twelve marinas located between the Gard and Pyrénées-Orientales departments have been equipped with our all-stainless steel containers. These ports received the first "Clean Ports in Languedoc-Roussillon" certifications in Palavas-les-Flots. This new certification recognized an initiative initiated by the Languedoc-Roussillon Regional Council to address the problem of waste management in river and sea ports. This initiative was supported by the region's Joint Tourist Development Association. The initiative has gained international traction.

Today, our all-stainless steel collectors are used by numerous institutions: private and public port sites, including those in the French Overseas Departments and Regions (DROM), the Ministry of the Armed Forces, SICTOMs (Sectors of Tourism), and local authorities. Designed for exceptional durability, they guarantee the secure storage of hazardous waste and facilitate its safe pumping by approved collectors. As true players in the circular economy, our containers actively contribute to the recycling of hazardous waste, both through their function and their infinitely recyclable material, stainless steel. From prestigious marinas to municipal waste disposal sites, our solutions combine performance, environmental friendliness, and sustainable investment.

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We offer our range of stainless steel containers for:

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• mineral oils

• hydrocarbons

• used drums

• used filters

• batteries

• cells

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We also design custom stainless steel containers, combining durability and innovation for the collection and storage of:

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• edible oils

• edible fats

• cooking oils

• used frying oils

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But also dock ladders, custom stainless steel equipment for ports and communities, custom filtration processes,...

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Used Oil Management:

A Major Challenge for the Environment and the Circular Economy
The issue of used oils today represents a major environmental challenge requiring rigorous organization of their collection and recycling. Whether it's used 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 the intervention of authorized collectors, who are the only ones authorized to handle this hazardous waste. Oil recovery is organized at several levels: recycling centers welcome individuals to drop off engine oil or cooking oil, while industries benefit from a pumping service directly on site. Used cooking oils, particularly used frying oils and cooking fats, are subject to specialized collection, separate from engine oils and lubricating oils.

Our stainless steel storage collectors for hazardous waste, and tanks for oils and hydrocarbons, guarantee secure storage before disposal or recovery of this waste. This equipment allows oils and fats to be collected under optimal conditions, ensuring maximum safety for users and technical personnel, thus preserving their reuse potential.

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Oil Processing and Recovery
The processing of used oils is fully in line with the circular economy. After recovery, the collected oils follow different pathways depending on their origin. The treatment of greasy waste and waste disposal are systematically accompanied by an analysis to direct each type of oil to the most appropriate recovery method.

Vegetable oils 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 biofuel represents a major step forward in reducing our dependence on fossil hydrocarbons.

Regarding used oil and motor oils, the regeneration process allows the production of new lubricants. This oil recycling process ensures that used lubricating oils are given a second life, thus avoiding the waste of valuable resources. Industrial oils follow a similar process, where each processing step aims to extract 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 ensuring the link between waste producers and 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 multiple industrial applications, including lubrication, energy production, and the manufacturing of new products.

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

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In conclusion, the responsible management of used oils, from collection to final recovery, is an essential link in the ecological transition. This integrated system, relying on appropriate infrastructure and qualified stakeholders, demonstrates that environmentally friendly waste disposal is not only possible, but also economically viable.

 

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

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