Return Collection Facilities
British Columbia has a network of about 500 return collection facilities that accept used oil materials from the do-it-yourselfer. To find a drop-off location, use the associated search to the right.
Please note that not all locations accept all three materials (oil, filters, containers). Search results will include a legend to indicate accepted materials by location.
Follow these steps to ensure that you’re responsibly recycling your used oil materials:
1. Call the return collection facility nearest you to confirm materials and amounts accepted, drop-off location and hours of operation
2. Return used oil materials ONLY during operating hours as night drop offs often lead to spills and environmental contamination
3. Return used oil in a plastic oil container with a secure lid to minimize spillage
4. Ensure that the used oil has not been contaminated with any other waste, otherwise, it will not be accepted.
If you have any problem locating a Return Collection Facility in your community, please call the following number for further information:
1-604-RECYCLE (732-9253) in the Lower Mainland
1-800-667-4321 in the rest of British Columbia
If you have larger quantities of used oil, filters or oil containers to dispose of, please call 1-866-254-0555 to arrange for bulk-pick up, or click on Collectors and Processors to find your nearest Collector to call and pick up your used oil materials.
If you wish to become a Return Collection Facility in British Columbia, please call BCUOMA at 1-604-703-1990 or toll free 1-866-254-0555.
