Used Engine Oil Recycling: How Industry Leaders Are Going Circular

India's automotive sector generates millions of litres of used engine oil annually. Traditionally, much of this oil was either improperly disposed of or sold to unauthorized recyclers who re-refined it into substandard lubricants.

The shift toward circular economy practices is changing this. Companies like Globe Toyota (JCBL Group) are demonstrating that responsible used engine oil management is both environmentally necessary and commercially viable.

Globe Toyota, one of North India's largest Toyota dealership networks, partnered with BioTradX to manage used engine oil across its service network. The initiative channels approximately 30,000 litres of used engine oil per month into environmentally responsible biofuel processing.

The partnership uses BioTradX's digital platform for traceability, compliance documentation, and efficient collection logistics — setting a template for automotive and industrial sectors nationwide.

Used engine oil undergoes a multi-stage process: collection, pre-treatment (removing water, solids, and additives), and conversion through pyrolysis or re-refining into base oils or biofuel products. The resulting products replace fossil-based alternatives in industrial applications.

Digital platforms like BioTradX ensure every litre is tracked from source to final product, enabling ESG reporting and carbon credit documentation.

Any industry generating used lubricants or engine oil can participate in circular recovery programs.

BioTradX provides the digital infrastructure for responsible used engine oil collection, tracking, and monetization. Contact us to design a circular waste management program for your organization.