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Top Collector Awards

Launched in 2019, the annual Top Collector Awards provide an opportunity for Interchange Recycling to recognize 30 B.C. Return Collection Facility (RCF) businesses for exemplary performance and commitment to the collection of used oil and antifreeze materials across the province.

Criteria used to determine the top collectors includes:

  • total amount of used oil and antifreeze collected at the location
  • total number of years participating in Interchange Recycling’s RCF Program
  • demonstration of continued support of Interchange Recycling and other recycling stewardship related programs.

2023 Top Collectors:

“Our ability to properly recycle and re-introduce used materials back into B.C.’s circular economy is important work that requires growing infrastructure to enable safe collection, handling, and storage,” said David Lawes, CEO, Interchange Recycling. “All of our dedicated collection sites across the province contribute to keeping our local communities stronger and healthier thanks to their ongoing commitment to keeping oil, filters, antifreeze and their containers, out of landfills. We wanted to recognize these 30 facilities who collected the most in 2023, and recognize them for going above and beyond to provide an important service to local residents.”

2023 Top Collector Award winners:

RankCityName
1AbbotsfordGFL Environmental Depot
2BurnabyCity of Burnaby Eco-Centre
3Maple RidgeRidge Meadows Recycling Society
4VictoriaHartland Landfill
5CoquitlamUnited Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre
6SurreyCentral Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre
7Fort St. JohnFort St John Co-op Association – 100 Ave
8DuncanBings Creek Recycling Centre
9SurreySemiahmoo Bottle Depot
10MissionMission Recycling Depot
11RichmondCity of Richmond Recycling Depot
12VernonInterior Freight & Bottle Depot Ltd.
13Prince RupertPetro Canada (Prince Rupert – Marina)
14Williams LakeJepson Petroleum Ltd. (Williams Lake)
15North VancouverNorth Shore Recycling and Waste Centre
16SurreyTitanium Ford
17PrincetonBarry Beecroft Fuel Distributors Ltd.
18TerracePetro Canada (Terrace)
19Salmon ArmSalmon Arm Landfill (CSRD)
20KelownaGreat Canadian Oil Change (Kelowna-Richter)
21SquamishTriton Automotive and Industrial Ltd (NAPA)
22KelownaDesert Cardlock Fuel Services Ltd (Kelowna)
23Lower NicolaLower Nicola Eco-Depot (TNRD)
24QuesnelJepson Petroleum Ltd. (Quesnel)
25Fort St. JohnFort St John Co-op Association – 91 Ave
26Cobble HillFisher Road Recycling
27QuesnelFour Rivers Co-op (Quesnel)
28KamloopsCastle Fuels (2008) Inc. (Kamloops)
29VictoriaGFL Environmental Depot (Victoria)
30NelsonNelson Leafs Recycling Centre

Interchange Recycling also selected one RCF as the Most Improved for increasing its collection of used oil and antifreeze materials by the largest percentage and gave an award for the Top Local Government Facility.  

2023 Most Improved Award Winner

United Boulevard Recycling and Waste CentreCoquitlam

2023 Top Local Government Facility Award Winner

Salmon Arm Landfill (CSRD)Salmon Arm

2022 Top Collectors:

“I am so proud of these collectors and how they have been operating their businesses,” said David Lawes, CEO, BC Used Oil Management Association. “Our ability to properly recycle and re-introduce used materials back into B.C.’s circular economy is important work that requires growing infrastructure to enable safe collection, handling, and storage. Every single one of these collectors contributes to keeping our local communities stronger and healthier due to their ongoing commitment to keeping oil, filters, antifreeze and their containers, out of landfills.”

2022 Top Collector Award winners:

RankCityName
1BurnabyCity of Burnaby Eco-Center
2AbbotsfordGFL Environmental Depot
3Maple RidgeRidge Meadows Recycling Society
4VictoriaHartland Landfill
5AldergroveAldergrove Return-It Depot
6Williams LakeJepson Petroleum Ltd
7SurreySemiahmoo Bottle Depot
8Prince RupertPetro Canada (Prince Rupert – Marina)
9QuesnelJepson Petroleum Ltd.
10SurreyTitanium Ford
11DuncanBings Creek Recycling Centre
12VernonInterior Freight & Bottle Depot Ltd.
13MissionMission Recycling Depot
14RichmondCity of Richmond Recycling Depot
15KamloopsCastle Fuels (2008) Inc.
16Fort St. JohnFort St. John Co-op Association – 100 Ave
17PrincetonBarry Beecroft Fuel Distributors Ltd.
18KelownaGreat Canadian Oil Change (Kelowna-Richter)
19CastlegarErnie’s Used Auto Parts
20VancouverSouth Van Bottle Depot
21Prince GeorgeJepson Petroleum Ltd.
22TerracePetro Canada
23CoquitlamMr. Lube #159
24North VancouverNorth Shore Recycling and Waste Centre
25Lower NicolaLower Nicola Eco-Depot (TNRD)
26ChilliwackChilliwack Bottle Depot
27100 Mile HouseCastle Fuels (2008) Inc.
28VictoriaGFL Environmental Depot
29Prince GeorgeFoothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
30CoquitlamUnited Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre

“We have five new public recycling centres making their debut on the list this year, including Barry Beecroft Fuel Distributors Ltd. in Princeton, Great Canadian Oil Change (Richter Street) in Kelowna, Mr. Lube #159 in Coquitlam, North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre in North Vancouver, and United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre in Coquitlam,” said Lawes.

For the third year in a row, Interchange Recycling selected one outstanding recycling centre as the Most Improved for increasing its collection of used oil and antifreeze materials by the largest percentage.

2022 Most Improved Award Winner

Aldergrove Return-It DepotAldergrove

Interchange Recycling also introduced a new award for 2022 that recognizes the top government facility.

2022 Government Facility Award Winner

City of Richmond Recycling DepotRichmond

2021 Top Collectors:

“Our top collectors went above and beyond by upgrading their infrastructures to make collection more environmentally friendly, educating their customers about used oil recycling, installing new informational signage, and promoting used oil and antifreeze recycling in their communities,” said David Lawes, CEO, BC Used Oil Management Association. “We are honoured to work with such a dedicated group of business owners and managers across British Columbia who are passionate about providing their customers with great service, while also focusing on the environment. These awards are our way of thanking the top collectors in the province for continuing to do an excellent job!”

RankBusiness NameCity
1City of Burnaby Eco-CenterBurnaby
2Ridge Meadows Recycling SocietyMaple Ridge
3Hartland LandfillVictoria
4Jepson Petroleum Ltd.Williams Lake
5Mission Recycling DepotMission
6Jepson Petroleum Ltd.Quesnel
7Petro Canada (Prince Rupert – Marina)Prince Rupert
8Semiahmoo Bottle DepotSurrey
9GFL Environmental DepotAbbotsford
10Bings Creek Recycling CentreDuncan
11Hallmark Ford Sales Ltd.Surrey
12Castle Fuels (2008) Inc.Kamloops
13Interior Freight & Bottle Depot Ltd.Vernon
14Petro CanadaTerrace
15Fort St. John Co-op Association – 100 AveFort St. John
16Lower Nicola Eco-DepotLower Nicola
17City of Richmond Recycling DepotRichmond
18Jepson Petroleum Ltd.Prince George
19Chilliwack Bottle DepotChilliwack
20South Van Bottle DepotVancouver
21Castle Fuels (2008) Inc.100 Mile House
22Aldergrove Return-It DepotAldergrove
23Peerless Road Recycling CentreLadysmith
24Desert Cardlock Fuel Services Ltd.Kelowna
25Comox Valley Waste Management CentreCumberland
26Ernie’s Used Auto PartsCastlegar
27Great Canadian Oil Change (West Kelowna)Kelowna
28Foothills Boulevard Regional LandfillPrince George
29Fisher Road RecyclingCobble Hill
30Campbell River Waste Management CentreCourtenay

City of Burnaby Eco Centre

City of Burnaby Eco Centre

Campbell River Landfill

Campbell River Landfill

Cumberland Landfill 2

Cumberland Landfill

Cumberland Landfill

Cumberland Landfill

Hartland Landfill - 2021 Top Collector

Hartland Landfill

Bings Creek Recycling - Cowichan Valley Regional District

Bings Creek Recycling Centre

South Van Bottle Depot 6

South Van Bottle Depot

Fisher Road Recycling

Fisher Road Recycling

GFL Abbotsford - Dana Mittendorff and Corey Mayhew

GFL Abbotsford

Richmond Recycling Depot 2

Richmond Recycling Depot

Chilliwack Bottle Depot

Chilliwack Bottle Depot

Mission Recycling

Mission Recycling Depot

Ridge Meadows Recycling

Ridge Meadows Recycling Society

City of Burnaby Eco Centre Campbell River Landfill Cumberland Landfill 2 Cumberland Landfill Hartland Landfill - 2021 Top Collector Bings Creek Recycling - Cowichan Valley Regional District South Van Bottle Depot 6 Fisher Road Recycling GFL Abbotsford - Dana Mittendorff and Corey Mayhew Richmond Recycling Depot 2 Chilliwack Bottle Depot Mission Recycling Ridge Meadows Recycling

2020 Top 30 Collectors:

“These B.C. organizations are some of the most dedicated used oil and antifreeze Return Collection Facilities in Canada,” said David Lawes, CEO, BC Used Oil Management Association. “They continue to provide convenient, environmentally-friendly and easy-to-use infrastructures for their DIY customers to return their used oil and antifreeze materials. Their efforts were even more impressive throughout 2020 due to the pandemic, as they had to navigate their way through many additional challenges to ensure their customers were comfortable and safe while returning their materials. We feel proud to work with such professional businesses across the province, and we are honoured to provide them with these awards that recognizes their commitment to Interchange Recycling’s RCF program, and their continued outstanding performance.”

RankCityName
1BurnabyCity of Burnaby Eco-Center
2Maple RidgeRidge Meadows Recycling Society
3Williams LakeJepson Petroleum Ltd.
4VictoriaHartland Landfill
5QuesnelJepson Petroleum Ltd.
6DuncanBings Creek Recycling Centre
7MissionMission Recycling Depot
8Prince RupertPetro Canada (Prince Rupert – Marina)
9Fort St. JohnFort St John Co-op Association – 100 Ave
10TerracePetro Canada (Terrace)
11CoquitlamMr. Lube #159
12SurreySemiahmoo Bottle Depot
13VernonInterior Freight & Bottle Depot Ltd.
14KamloopsCastle Fuels (2008) Inc.
15100 Mile HouseCastle Fuels (2008) Inc.
16SurreyHallmark Ford Sales Ltd
17KelownaGreat Canadian Oil Change 
18Lower NicolaLower Nicola Eco-Depot (TNRD)
19CastlegarErnie’s Used Auto Parts
20KamloopsDesert Cardlock Fuel Services Ltd
21CumberlandComox Valley Waste Management Centre
22ChilliwackChilliwack Bottle Depot
23LadysmithPeerless Road Recycling Centre
24KelownaDesert Cardlock Fuel Services Ltd
25Prince GeorgeFoothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
26Prince GeorgeJepson Petroleum Ltd.
27UclueletColumbia Fuels (Ucluelet) / Eagle Marine
28CranbrookCranbrook Depot (RDEK)
29SecheltColumbia Fuels
30Campbell RiverCampbell River Waste Management Centre


Long Time Service Award:

RCFs that have been dedicated program members since Interchange Recycling’s inception in 2003.

CityName
150 Mile House150 M+S Tire & Service Ltd.
Gold BridgeGold Bridge Transfer Station
Madeira ParkPender Harbour Diesel Co.
Prince GeorgeQuinn Street Transfer Station
OsoyoosTown of Osoyoos Sanitary Landfill
Prince GeorgeVanway Transfer & Recycle Station


Most Improved:

RCF that increased its collection rates by the largest percentage.

Fort St. John Co-opFort St. John Co-op Association – 100 Ave.
Hartland Landfill

Hartland Landfill

Bings Creek Recycling Centre

Bings Creek Recycling Centre

City of Burnaby Eco-Center

City of Burnaby Eco-Center

Hartland Landfill Bings Creek Recycling Centre City of Burnaby Eco-Center

2019 Honorees:

The 30 BC RCFs who received ‘Top Collector’ recognition from Interchange Recycling for 2019 are:

  • Ridge Meadows Recycling Society
  • Hartland Landfill
  • Jepson Petroleum Ltd. (Williams Lake)
  • Petro Canada (Prince Rupert – Marina)
  • Bings Creek Recycling Centre
  • Jepson Petroleum Ltd. (Quesnel)
  • Desert Cardlock Fuel Services Ltd (Kamloops)
  • Mission Recycling Depot
  • Mr. Lube #159 (Coquitlam)
  • Castle Fuels (2008) Inc. (100 Mile House)
  • Hallmark Ford Sales Ltd
  • Castle Fuels (2008) Inc. (Kamloops)
  • Great Canadian Oil Change (Kelowna)
  • Interior Freight & Bottle Depot Ltd. (Vernon)
  • Petro Canada (Terrace)
  • Ernie’s Used Auto Parts
  • Lower Nicola Eco-Depot (TNRD)
  • GFL Environmental (Langford)
  • Parksville Bottle and Recycling Depot
  • Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill
  • Semiahmoo Bottle Depot
  • Great Canadian Oil Change (Langley)
  • Chilliwack Bottle Depot
  • District of Summerland Landfill
  • Comox Valley Waste Management Centre (Cumberland)
  • Desert Cardlock Fuel Services Ltd (Kelowna)
  • Mobil 1 Lube Express – Langley 64 Ave
  • Columbia Fuels (Sechelt)
  • Fort St John Co-op Association – 100 Ave
  • Peerless Road Recycling Centre

“We are extremely proud of these 30 BC used oil recycling facilities that received the ‘Top Collector’ award. They all took the necessary steps to ensure that their used oil recycling infrastructure is easy to use, convenient and environmentally friendly. Many of the organizations applied for and received RCF infrastructure grants, which provided them with modified sea containers to facilitate the responsible collection and management of used oil, antifreeze, filters and containers” said David Lawes, Executive Director, BC Used Oil Management Association. “We launched the ‘Top Collectors’ recognition program to thank the dedicated RCF operators for participating in our program, and to create enthusiasm amongst the RCF staff for doing what can sometimes be a messy job.”

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Parksville Bottle and Recycling Depot

Mission Recycling Depot

Mission Recycling Depot

BCUOMA-Hartland-Landfill

Hartland Landfill

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Semiahmoo Bottle Depot

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Mission Recycling Depot

Bings Creek Top Collector 2

Bings Creek Recycling Centre

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Ridge Meadows Recycling

Peerless Road Top Collector

Peerless Road Recycling Centre

Top Collector Awards

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