The Oil
After settling and removal of the oil from the processing unit, the oil is then treated further to reduce metals and contaminants that create jells and other undesirable characteristics. After additional settling, the oil is moved to a dryer to remove the final traces of water. It is then filtered through a diatomaceous earth filter into our finished base oil tank. Our process not only recovers the oil but valuable additives as well. All relevant properties of the base stock are checked to determine its best use. It is then blended into finished industrial products at either our Redford or Northville facilities. These products are used in a wide variety of applications.

The Water
The water is removed from the initial process unit and treated to meet all environmental and regulatory standards before discharging it to the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. We have been active, both locally and nationally, in assisting the development of the new pretreatment standards for all Centralized Waste Treatment Facilities. This standard took effect in December 2003 under the federal Clean Water Act.

The Residuals
Managing the residuals from the recycling process in an environmentally sound, cost effective, and timely manner is essential to our operation. Rather than disposing of these residuals, they are processed and made into products. These products are an example of our efforts to "upcycle" material to its best possible end use while providing significant reduction in liability to our waste suppliers.