Introducing Oil Care
The Oil Care Campaign is a joint initiative between the UK environmental regulators, trade and professional bodies and industry.more
Look after your oil
The oil you have paid for has value. By looking after your oil correctly you’ll be protecting a valuable asset and the environment.more
Dealing With Oil Spills
If you are responsible for any oil storage you should be prepared for an accident, oil leak or spill. You need to know what to do.more
Find Your Nearest Oil Bank
Find your nearest UK oil bank and dispose of your waste engine oil responsibly.more
Welcome
The Oil Care Campaign is a joint initiative between the UK environmental regulators, trade and professional bodies and industry. We’re working together to give you good practice advice to help you look after your oil safely and, when it’s no longer needed, to send it for recycling or safe disposal. We aim to give you the information to understand how to reduce the environmental risk of your oil and why it’s important.
In 2012 over 3300 oil pollution incidents were reported to the UK environment agencies. That’s nearly 10 incidents every day. Oil damages our environment, killing plants and animals, looks unpleasant and can cost thousands of pounds to clean-up.
If you see oil on a river, lake or stream, call the national incident/pollution hotline on 0800 80 70 60 to report it as soon as possible, the line is open 24 hours, calls are free from land lines but there may be a charge if you’re using a mobile.
Recent Posts
Keep your oil safe this winter
As winter approaches and temperatures drop, it’s time for those of us …Farmers reminded to check their fuel and oil, storage tanks
We’d like to remind farmers with oil storage tanks to check them …Householders reminded to check their oil storage tanks
Oil spills from oil tanks at people’s homes are the most frequent …Oil Care Campaign celebrates 20 years
In celebration we’re hosting a 20 year conference and exhibition.Winter Tank Checks
You need to make sure delivery of oil to your tank doesn’t …