Oil Re-Refining Company

What Oil Re-Refining Company does

Oil Re-Refining Company (dba Orrco), founded in 1978 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is a privately held, vertically integrated used-oil collection and re-refining business serving the Pacific Northwest. The company collects used petroleum products — motor oil, transmission and hydraulic fluids, machine coolants, transformer oils, spent antifreeze, used filters, oily rags/absorbents, contaminated fuels (gasoline, kerosene, diesel, jet fuel, transmix), and oily wastewater — from industrial, commercial, and residential/DIY sources across Oregon and Washington, with nationwide reach through a network of allied collectors. It processes these inputs at four permitted facilities (Portland, Klamath Falls OR; Anacortes, Aberdeen WA) and manufactures re-refined base oils and lubricants, re-refined diesel and marine diesel fuel, recycled fuel oil, "Kool Green" antifreeze/coolant lines (IAT, HOAT, and Ultra ELC OAT grades), and environmental cleanup products (absorbent pads, booms, catch basin inserts, and BioSolve remediation product).

Technically, the company's core assets are its physical re-refining and waste-treatment infrastructure. It operates a Category B Centralized Waste Treatment (C.W.T.) permit for oily wastewater, with treatment capacity exceeding one million gallons per month (~5 million gallons of industrial water yearly), and a processing capability that accepts high volumes of contaminated fuels. Its antifreeze recycling process removes harmful salts to yield a clear 100% ethylene glycol product enhanced with an extended-life additive package. Operations are conducted under a dense stack of environmental permits (EPA ID numbers for each site, Oregon DEQ air/solid-waste permits, Washington Department of Ecology stormwater permits, City of Portland wastewater discharge permit, and METRO solid-waste license).

The business model combines service revenue and product sales in a closed-loop economic model: it charges variable collection fees (based on content and volume, pay-as-you-go, no minimums) for picking up waste feedstock, then sells the re-refined outputs — base oils, fuels, antifreeze, and cleanup products — to commercial, industrial, fleet, and bulk buyers. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, relying on its own fleet of compartmentalized collection trucks, drop-off at processing facilities, and seven regional collection terminals, supported by phone/email inquiry and a modest social/web presence. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is owned by Scott Briggs, who acquired it in 2016; founder Bill Briggs remains as Expert-Emeritus. Headcount is in the 51–100 range and no external institutional or venture backing is disclosed.

Name

Oil Re-Refining Company

Legal name

Oil Re-Refining Company, Inc.

Website

https://orrcorecycles.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Orrco is a vertically integrated used-oil collector and re-refiner in the Pacific Northwest, charging collection fees to gather used petroleum, antifreeze, and contaminated fuels, then selling re-refined base oils, fuels, coolants, and cleanup products to industrial, commercial, and fleet buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oil Recycling and Re-Refining Services

NAICS

Petroleum Refineries (324110), Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing (324191), Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing (324), Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing (3241)

SIC

Petroleum Refining (2911), Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172), Miscellaneous Products Of Petroleum & Coal (2990), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)

akta.pro primary industry

Used Oil Collection, Re-refining & Circularity (Waste Oil, Recycled Base Oils) (EUALAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Used Oil & Oily Waste Management (Collection, Re-refining, Disposal) (BPALAFAI), Used Oil, Lubricants & Industrial Fluids Recovery/Recycling (IMAIAFAM), Oil & Gas Water Treatment & Production Chemicals (IMAEAJAI)

Keywords

• Used oil recycling
• Oil re-refining
• Antifreeze recycling
• Oily wastewater treatment
• Petroleum waste collection

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Used Oil Collection Services: Collection of used petroleum products from businesses and residential sources with collection fees varying based on content and volume. The company operates an extensive network of collection routes with compartmentalized trucks.
2. Recycled Petroleum Products Sales: Sale of re-refined base oils, lubricants, re-refined diesel fuel, marine diesel fuel, and recycled fuel oil to commercial and industrial customers.
3. Antifreeze Products Sales: Sale of new, ready-to-use antifreeze products including 100% and 50/50 blends meeting manufacturers' performance specifications. Products sold in 55 gallon drums and bulk delivery options.
4. Environmental Cleanup Products: Sale of absorbent pads, absorbent booms, catch basin inserts, and BioSolve remediation products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Oil Re-Refining Company collects used petroleum products (motor oil, transmission fluids, hydraulic fluids, antifreeze, used filters, oily wastewater, and contaminated fuels) from commercial and residential customers across the Pacific Northwest, and re-refines them into base oils, lubricants, re-refined diesel fuel, marine diesel, recycled fuel oil, and antifreeze/coolants. The company also manufactures environmental cleanup products including absorbent pads, booms, catch basin inserts, and BioSolve remediation solution.

Product overview

Oil Re-Refining Company (Orrco) operates as a vertically integrated oil recycling company serving the Pacific Northwest. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services organized into two main categories: collection/processing services and manufactured products. Collection services include used oil, spent antifreeze, used filters, oily wastewater, and contaminated fuels. Manufacturing operations produce three main product lines: Recycled Petroleum Products (re-refined base oils, lubricants, diesel fuel, and fuel oil), Kool Green Antifreeze/Coolant Products (Heavy Duty Green IAT, Heavy Duty Extended Life HOAT, and Heavy Duty Ultra ELC), and Environmental & Cleanup Products (absorbent pads, booms, catch basin inserts, and BioSolve remediation solution). The company operates processing facilities in Portland and Klamath Falls, Oregon, and Anacortes and Aberdeen, Washington, with collection terminals throughout the region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Re-refined Base Oils and Lubricants Re-refined base oils and lubricants produced from used petroleum products through Orrco's re-refining process, sold to commercial and industrial customers.
• Re-refined Diesel Fuel / Marine Diesel Fuel Re-refined diesel fuel suitable for standard diesel engines and marine applications, manufactured from recycled petroleum by Orrco.
• Recycled Fuel Oil Recycled fuel oil derived from used petroleum products through Orrco's processing operations.
• Kool Green Heavy Duty Green (IAT) Antifreeze Ethylene glycol-based fully formulated antifreeze/coolant using Inorganic Acid Technology (IAT) with Borate-based chemical inhibitor package, intended for heavy-duty vehicle applications.
• Kool Green Heavy Duty Extended Life HOAT Antifreeze Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) antifreeze/coolant formulated for extended life applications, phosphate-free and compatible with OAT, HOAT, NOAT, and conventional IAT formulations.
• Kool Green Heavy Duty Ultra ELC Extended Life Coolant Organic Acid Technology (OAT) based coolant providing maximum corrosion protection and heat transfer for heavy duty diesel, gasoline, and natural gas engines, rated for 600,000 miles / 12,000 hours / 6 years.
• Absorbent Pads High-performance oil absorbent dimpled, bonded pads for industrial and environmental applications, available in 17"x19" lightweight (200ct) and medium weight (100ct) packages.
• Absorbent Booms Oil absorbent booms with mesh outer sleeve and poly sock skin filled with polypropylene, available in 3"x4' 10-pack and 5"x10' 4-pack configurations.
• Catch Basin Insert Catch basin insert removing sediment, debris and oil with 500gpm flow capacity, made of black non-woven geotextile fabric, adjustable for drains 16"x20" to 24"x36".
• BioSolve Remediation Product Aqueous hydrocarbon encapsulation product for remediation providing reduced volatility, increased solubility, and improved bioavailability for accelerated bio-degradation, available in 5-gallon buckets or 55-gallon barrels.
• Used Oil Collection Services Collection services for motor oil, transmission fluids, hydraulic fluids, machine coolants, turbine and non-PCB transformer oils through an extensive network of collection routes with compartmentalized trucks; no minimum volume requirements.
• Spent AntiFreeze Collection Services Collection services for used antifreeze using compartmentalized collection trucks for businesses of all sizes, feeding Orrco's antifreeze recycling process.
• Used Filters & Spent Absorbent Collection Recovery process capturing value from oil filters, spill pads, oily rags, and spent absorbent compounds for energy recovery, including sump sludge and tank bottoms.
• Oily Wastewater Treatment Services Collection and treatment of oily wastewater from environmental cleanup, flooded homes, marine operations, gas stations, and industrial storm water systems, with treatment capacity over one million gallons per month under a Category B C.W.T. permit.
• Contaminated Fuel Collection Collection services for contaminated fuels including gasoline, kerosene, diesel, jet fuel, and transmix from various sources including vehicles and marine vessels, feeding Orrco's contaminated fuel processing facility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Treatment capacity of over 1 million gallons of oily water per month
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• National Oil Recyclers AssociationminorOthersOrrco is a member of the National Oil Recyclers Association, providing industry association benefits and networking within the oil recycling industry.
• Heat OregonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrrco supports Heat Oregon's donation program where used oil is recycled through Orrco and proceeds help provide low-income families with assistance to keep heat and lights on. This is a charitable partnership supporting community welfare.
• EPAcoreOthersOrrco has worked closely with the EPA developing solutions and regulations resulting in better waste reduction practices. Holds EPA ID numbers for multiple facilities.
• Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)coreOthersCollaborative relationship with Oregon DEQ on air permits, solid waste permits, and developing environmental solutions. Holds multiple DEQ permits including Air Permit, Solid Waste Permit, and participates in stormwater discharge programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/orrcorecycles
• Facebookfacebook.com/orrcorecycles
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/orrcorecycles

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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