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You contact us, we confirm the volume and location, and we schedule a time that suits your operation. On the day, our driver arrives with a pump truck, transfers the oil from your container or tank directly into our vehicle, and gives you documentation confirming the volume collected and how it will be processed. The whole visit is typically quick and straightforward.

Yes, for volumes of 400 litres or more. If you have at least 400 litres of used oil ready for collection, we collect it at no charge. For smaller volumes, a standard collection fee applies. Call us and we will tell you what applies to your situation.

We collect most types of used mineral oil: engine oil, hydraulic oil, gear oil, and transmission fluid. We do not accept oil mixed with coolant, water, or solvents, as this contaminates the oil and affects its value as a recyclable fuel. If you are not sure, give us a call.

The economics work out because recovered oil has value as a fuel source for glasshouse heating. Larger volumes make the collection worth the trip. Smaller volumes cost more to handle relative to the value we recover, so we charge a fee to cover our costs.

Keep used oil in a sealed container or tank, away from rainwater and other liquids. A dedicated oil drum or IBC (intermediate bulk container) works well. Do not mix oil with coolant, water, antifreeze, or any other liquid. Keep a lid on it and store it in a contained area in case of spills.

Fees for volumes under 400 litres depend on the volume and your location. Call us on 027 289 8174 and we will give you a straight answer.

We aim to schedule collections within a few business days, depending on your location and the volume involved. For urgent situations, call us directly on 027 289 8174 and we will do our best.

Yes. Interceptor cleaning, sludge disposal, and other vacuum truck services are charged based on the job. Call us to discuss your requirements and we will give you a quote.

Yes. If you generate oil regularly, we can set up a scheduled collection run to suit your operation. This works well for workshops and fleets that accumulate oil on a predictable cycle. Call us to discuss a schedule.

The main factors are volume, your location relative to our routes, and how often we need to collect. Larger volumes that meet the free threshold cost you nothing. Smaller volumes or sites that are further off our regular routes may attract a fee. If your site generates oil regularly, setting up a scheduled run often brings the cost down.

The oil goes to horticultural glasshouses in the region where it is used as a fuel to heat the growing environment. This gives the oil a second useful life instead of going to landfill or a waste processing plant.

We issue invoices by email as a PDF. The invoice shows the date of collection, volume collected, and any charges. If you need a specific format for your accounts system, let us know when you book and we will do our best to accommodate it.

We do not supply containers as a standard part of the service. If you need help sourcing a suitable storage container, give us a call and we may be able to point you in the right direction.

Oil filters are not part of our standard collection service. We collect liquid oil only. Used oil filters are classified as hazardous waste and need to be handled separately. Your local council transfer station or a specialist waste contractor can accept them. If you have a significant volume of filters and want a recommendation, give us a call.

We do not collect plastic oil containers as part of our service. Empty HDPE containers. 1 litre, 4 litre, 20 litre oil bottles. Can be accepted at most council resource recovery centres if rinsed out. Some specialist recyclers also accept them. Check your local council website for the nearest facility. The main thing is not to put them in general rubbish with residual oil still inside.

We do not collect oily rags, absorbent pads, or spill kit materials. These are a separate waste stream from liquid oil and need to go to a licensed hazardous waste contractor. Your local council or the Business Waste website will have options in your area.

Yes. Alongside used mineral oil, we collect AdBlue and waste diesel or fuel. Every site is a bit different. Volume, tank access, and how the product has been stored all matter. So give us a call on 027 289 8174 to talk through your setup and we will sort a collection that works.

We collect the oil and hold it at our Tuakau facility. Water is separated out. A natural byproduct of used oil storage. The processed oil then goes to horticultural glasshouses in the region where it is burned as a fuel to heat the growing environment. This is not re-refining. We are not producing new lubricant base stock. The oil has a second useful life as a fuel rather than going to landfill. Every litre we collect stays out of New Zealand waterways.

Waste mineral oil (engine, hydraulic, gear oil) and used cooking oil (UCO, from fryers) are two different waste streams with different collectors, different end uses, and different rules. AGB Solutions collects mineral oil only.

Mineral oil is classified as hazardous waste under HSNO and is recovered as a fuel for horticultural heating in our case. Used cooking oil is a food-grade waste, typically processed into biodiesel or stockfeed by specialist UCO collectors. Mixing the two contaminates both and makes each harder to recycle. Keep them in separate, clearly labelled containers.

AGB Solutions does not collect used cooking oil. We collect used mineral oil. Engine, hydraulic, gear, and transmission oils. From workshops, fleets, and factories. For mineral oil volumes of 400 litres or more, collection is free. Smaller volumes attract a standard fee.

Used cooking oil from commercial kitchens is a separate waste stream handled by dedicated UCO collectors in New Zealand, who often collect free of charge because the oil is processed into biodiesel. If you are unsure which stream your oil belongs to, call us on 027 289 8174 and we will point you in the right direction.