Used oils are an excellent example of a high-volume recyclable commodity that can be turned from a waste into valuable products. Debate concerning the degree of hazard posed by improper management of used oils relates to the typical contaminants one might find. Samples were taken for this study at every step within a used oil management system, including re-refining. Concentrations of chlorinated solvents, three metals (Cd, Cr, and pb), and polynuclear aromatics are compared for each step and with past studies.