why rogue
Turning Oil-Bearing Waste Into Peace of Mind
Rogue Waste Recovery gives Texas manufacturers, energy producers, and fleet operators a single, worry-free way to remove and responsibly recycle used oils, oily water, filters, absorbents, antifreeze, and other non-hazardous sludges. Our fully permitted crews show up when promised, document every gallon, and deliver your material to verified re-refineries—so you stay compliant, avoid spills, and prove your commitment to the environment without getting buried in paperwork.
1. Certified Compliance & Clean Audit Trails
Regulatory coverage from the first pump-out.
- All manifests meet EPA 40 CFR Part 279 standards and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) rules.
- Digital paperwork—manifests, certificates of recycling, and annual volume summaries—drops into your portal within 24 hours, making ISO 14001 audits and DOT inspections painless.
- $5 million pollution-liability coverage shields you from cradle-to-grave risk.
2. Pick-Up Promise: Fast, Flexible, No Surprises
Service windows that match your production tempo.
- Standard routes reach Houston, Corpus Christi, and Midland-Odessa in 24–48 hours.
- Emergency dispatch is available 24/7 for tank-cleanouts, turnaround spikes, or storm recovery.
- We handle drums, totes, frac tanks, and 20,000-gallon API-certified vessels—no on-site transfers that can trigger extra SPCC requirements.
- GPS-tracked vacuum trucks let you follow every load door-to-door in real time.
3. Closed-Loop Sustainability Without Extra Effort
We do send oil to burners a fuel, we classify it as a recyclable fuel which is acceptable. Oil however, is not dumped or handle improperly or illegally like put in water ways or dropped in ditches etc.
Step What We Do Why It Matters to You
1
Profile & Test
Pull samples, run flash-point and halogen screens. | Ensures proper DOT classification and prevents rejected loads.
2
Secure Pump-Out
Bonded technicians deploy spill-containment kits and RCRA-compliant hoses. | Zero cross-contamination; reduced site liability.
3
Sealed Transport
Vacuum trucks with sealed gaskets, GPS tracking, and daily DVIR inspections. | Chain of custody you can audit anytime
4
Re-Refining
Oil dehydrated, distilled, and hydro-treated to Group II base oil. | Supports corporate sustainability goals without changing suppliers.
5
Digital Docs
Upload manifest, recycling certificate, and volume report. | Instant proof for regulators, auditors, and stakeholders.Upload manifest, recycling certificate, and volume report. | Instant proof for regulators, auditors, and stakeholders.
5. Industries We Serve
Upstream & Midstream Energy
Drilling muds, pipeline flushes
Manufacturing & Fabrication
Stamping oils, CNC coolant, hydraulic fluids
Fleet Maintenance & Automotive
Lube bays, transit garages, dealerships
Municipal & Public Works
Bus depots, wastewater plants
Marine & Rail
Bilge oil, locomotive sump oil
6. Safety First—Every Time
We are not required to have HAZWOPER or required to wear FR but you can add here that all drivers are equipped with all PPE required for the job. Even though they are not required by Rogue to wear FR or other PPE, they all have it with them just in case the job site requires it.
7. Environmental Impact at a Glance
- 17.3 million gallons of oil-bearing waste diverted from incineration since 2001
- 42,000 tons CO₂-e avoided, calculated with EPA WARM factors
- Zero regulatory violations or reportable spills in the past three years
8. Frequently Asked Questions
Is used oil a hazardous waste?
Properly recycled used oil falls under its own EPA Part 279 category, separate from RCRA hazardous-waste listings.
Do I need secondary containment?
Yes, if you store 1,320 gallons or more of oil on-site in containers 55 gallons or larger. Rogue’s free tank audit checks dike integrity and signage.
Can you pick up oily water mixtures?
Absolutely. Our vacuum units handle water-oil blends and haul them to permitted oil-water separators for recovery.
How fast can you respond in an emergency?
A live dispatcher is on duty 24/7; trucks typically roll within two hours anywhere inside our three core service regions.
What paperwork do I get?
Each load generates a signed manifest, certificate of recycling, and year-to-date volume log—delivered digitally for easy archiving.