The Benefits of Bunded Waste Oil Tanks
If you handle or store large amounts of waste oil in your facility, a waste oil tank is the best place to keep it. Here’s a few reasons why:
- Waste oil tanks are an easy and convenient way to collect used oil. This can be done by pouring directly into the tank or via a mechanical pump.
- Waste oil tanks limit the spill and safety risks associated with filling multiple smaller containers.
- Waste oil tanks are bunded for secondary containment in the event of a tank failure.
Our tanks feature specially designed fittings enabling waste oil service contractors to easily drain the tank. They have a dipstick to check the level, with optional high level warning alarm to alert personnel that the tank requires emptying.
When do I need a Waste Oil Tank?
You should consider having a waste oil tank onsite if multiple drums of oil are being stored– especially if these are not bunded using a spill pallet.
Workplace environments where waste oil tanks are commonly used include:
- Mining Sites
- Mechanical workshops
- Waste Disposal Facilities
- Heavy Machinery Workshops
- Marine Workshops
Is Waste Oil Dangerous?
Yes, used waste oil is dangerous because it contains contaminants such as lead, cadmium, chromium, arsenic, dioxins and benzene. All of these byproducts are harmful to humans, animals and plants.
It’s critical that waste oil is kept away from drains and waterways. If waste oil escapes into these areas, it forms a heavy sludge on the water’s surface. This sludge blocks sunlight and prevents oxygen from reaching below, which harms aquatic life including fish, frogs, birds and plants.
Furthermore, if waste oil is burned it emits harmful particles into the air, which if inhaled can cause significant damage to human respiratory systems.¹
What Size Waste Oil Tank should I get?
To help you determine which size Waste Oil Tank will best suit your application, there are two key questions:
- How much waste oil is stored onsite?
- How often will the tank be emptied?
Once you answer these questions, it’s good practice to add a capacity buffer of at least 25%. So for example, if you have around 700 litres of oil onsite prior to collection we would recommend a waste oil tank with a capacity of at least 1,000 litres. This will ensure that there is scope for growth, and to allow for collection variations.
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Waste Oil Disposal Tank 1000LThe Stratex Bunded Waste Oil Tank is self-bunded and designed to safely decant and store waste oil. Base unit includes dipstick, suction tube and 2” camlock for easy emptying. Compliant with Australian standard AS1692.
- 1000L capacity
- Unit dimensions: 1567mmW x 649mmD x 1240mmH
- Includes dipstick, suction tube and 2” camlock
- Custom colours available (berry grey standard)
- Optional accessories include step, drain box, high level alarm and pump kits
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Waste Oil Disposal Tank 2000LThe Stratex Bunded Waste Oil Tank is self-bunded and designed to safely decant and store waste oil. Base unit includes dipstick, suction tube and 2” camlock for easy emptying. Compliant with Australian standard AS1692.
- 2000L Capacity
- Unit dimensions 1730mmW x 1000mmD x 1240mmH
- Includes dipstick, suction tube and 2” camlock
- Custom colours available (berry grey standard)
- Optional accessories include step, drain box, high level alarm and pump kits
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Waste Oil Disposal Tank 3000LThe Stratex Bunded Waste Oil Tank is self-bunded and designed to safely decant and store waste oil. Base unit includes dipstick, suction tube and 2” camlock for easy emptying. Compliant with Australian standard AS1692.
- 3000L Capacity
- Unit dimensions 2370mmW x 1150mmD x 1240mmH
- Includes dipstick, suction tube and 2” camlock
- Custom colours available (berry grey standard)
- Optional accessories include step, drain box, high level alarm and pump kits
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Waste Oil Disposal Tank 5000LThe Stratex Bunded Waste Oil Tank is self-bunded and designed to safely decant and store waste oil. Base unit includes dipstick, suction tube and 2” camlock for easy emptying. Compliant with Australian standard AS1692.
- 5000L Capacity
- Unit dimensions 2870mmW x 1250mmD x 1240mmH
- Includes dipstick, suction tube and 2” camlock
- Custom colours available (berry grey standard)
- Optional accessories include step, drain box, high level alarm and pump kits
Which Waste Oil Tank Accessories?
We offer a range of accessories which are specifically designed for use with our waste oil tanks.
Drain Box – Recommended for waste oil bottles that will be poured directly into the tank. Drain boxes feature a mesh filter to catch any unwanted lids and debris, preventing potential blockages.
Standard Step – a step is attached to the waste oil tank to provide safe and easy access. It features a grated design to improve grip and reduce the risks of slipping.
High Level Alarm – This is a low-cost, high-value addition and is ideal for tanks which have infrequent emptying schedules. An alarm with probe are installed into the tank which will alert workers with an audible alarm once the tank level has reached a set limit.
Drainer – our Standard Drainer is ideal to capture waste oil from vehicles on hoists. It features an inbuilt funnel with filter and 90 litres of total capacity. It can be emptied easily, featuring a 2 metre drainage hose with a flow rate of up to 7psi.
Low-Level Drainer – we also offer a low-level drainer, designed for use with pits and under heavy vehicles or machinery with limited access. It features an anti-splash filter screen and can store up to 95 litres of fluid.
Pump Kits – waste oil tank pump kits are available in ¾-inch and 1-inch sizes. These kits operate using reliable and efficient air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) design, and include a wall mount bracket with 2 metre suction hose and quick disconnect fittings. ¾ inch pump kits will suit most passenger vehicles, whereas 1 inch pump kits are ideal for greater volumes of waste oil as normally associated with trucks and heavy machinery.
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Standard Step for Waste Oil Disposal TankStandard step to suit Waste Oil Disposal Tank. Grated one-step design helps to reduce risk by making waste oil disposal safer and easier. Dimensions: 1000mmW x 600mmD.
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Mesh Filter Drain Box for Waste Oil Disposal TankThe Mesh Filter Drain Box captures and prevents unwanted items such as lids and other debris from entering the Waste Oil Disposal Tank. It can help to reduce maintenance and minimise the risk of blockages. Includes lid for added safety.
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High Level Alarm for Waste Oil Disposal TankTank Alarms have become one of the most vital components of any fuel management system. They help in eliminating the problem of overfill which can be a dangerous issue if the lubricant is combustible and may even damage the tank. Such a mistake may also incur costly fines, so tank alarms are an essential piece of equipment.
- Suitable for steel or plastic tanks
- Unlike most compact bund alarms on the market today, it’s a constant monitoring alarm and not a “push to test” type
- Suitable for oil, diesel, and water
- Battery operated (battery supplied, type PP3 x1).
- Weatherproof to IP65
- Compact design for use in confined spaces (90mm square)
- High power alarm sounder 97dB at 1M
- Flashing light on top of the unit
- Mute button stops the sounder & the light still flashes
- Float switch supplied with 5M cable
- 2-year battery life, if tested weekly with no alarms
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Drainer for Waste Oil Disposal TankThe Drainer for Waste Oil Disposal Tank is a clean and safety conscious workshop managers dream to improve the waste oil evacuation efficiency in their operation.
- Bowl mounted on adjustable support, 2m integrated drainage hose, sight gauge, two fixed axle wheels and two swivelling castors.
- Total Capacity: 90L
- Bowl Capacity: 15L
- Maximum Drainage Pressure: 7psi
- Equipped with level gauge, collection bowl, anti–splash screen filter and removable tool tray
- Anti-splash screen filter
- Removable Tool tray
- Drain bowl capacity of 15L
- Level Indicator with scale in litres and gallons
- A clean and safety conscious workshop managers dream to improve the waste oil evacuation efficiency in their operation
- Max. Working Height: 1780-1900mm
- Min. Working Height: 1270-1400mm
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Low-level Drainer for Waste Oil Disposal TankThe Low-level Drainer for Waste Oil Disposal Tank is one of the best waste oil drainers available on the market. These are gravity drainers with a pantograph and on a pit and have a ¾” quick-release connector for fast and easy movement of fluids.
- Wheel-mounted floor waste oil drainers suitable for gravity draining of engine, gearbox & diff oils from all vehicles
- The anti-splash screen can be used as a support for draining oil filters
- Ideal for a busy workshop environment
- Applications: Waste Oils, and Antifreeze
- 95L Capacity
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3/4″ AODD Pump Kit for Waste Oil Disposal TankOil evacuation Pump Kits for Waste Oil Disposal Tanks help to improve efficiency and reduce the risk of spills. An air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pump uses compressed air to power the the repeated back-and-forth motion of two flexible diaphragms mounted on a connected rod. This continuous motion forces liquid out of one chamber for discharge while the other chamber fills with liquid. Pump kits can be used in pits or workshops, providing a versatile solution to handle your waste oil with ease.
Pump kits include wall mount bracket, 2 metre suction hose kit and quick disconnect fittings. Pump kits available in ¾” and 1″ size configurations.
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1″ AODD Pump Kit for Waste Oil Disposal TankOil evacuation Pump Kits for Waste Oil Disposal Tanks help to improve efficiency and reduce the risk of spills. An air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pump uses compressed air to power the the repeated back-and-forth motion of two flexible diaphragms mounted on a connected rod. This continuous motion forces liquid out of one chamber for discharge while the other chamber fills with liquid. Pump kits can be used in pits or workshops, providing a versatile solution to handle your waste oil with ease.
Pump kits include wall mount bracket, 2 metre suction hose kit and quick disconnect fittings. Pump kits available in ¾” and 1″ size configurations.
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¹Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water