Two Locations on Vancouver Island Receive New Infrastructure for Used Motor Oil & Antifreeze Drop Off

We are happy to announce that announced that GFL Environmental (Ellice Recycling) & West Coast Landfill located at 524 David St, Victoria, & 1500 Alaska Pine Rd, Ucluelet respectively have received new used-oil recycling infrastructure, improving recycling access for local residents. GFL Environmental (Ellice Recycling) now has a 20ft seaspan container with a 2,200L tank for used oil, a 1,000L Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) tote for antifreeze, and an open drum for filters. Additionally, West Coast Landfill received a 20ft container, which includes a 2,200L tank, a container for antifreeze and two 50-gal drums for filters.

“The latest infrastructure upgrades at GFL Environmental (Ellice Recycling) & West Coast Landfill demonstrates our commitment to making it easier and more convenient for BC residents to drop off used motor oil and other accepted materials,” said Jenn Robson, Director of Operations, Interchange Recycling. “The used motor oil & anti-freeze collected through this program are 100% recyclable, and when they’re returned to approved collection locations, they can be safely recovered and reused” adds Robson.

“We are pleased to announce this new infrastructure at West Coast Landfill for the collection of used motor oil, antifreeze, oil filters and accepted containers for our community members,” said Tanya Carothers, Solid Waste Manager, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District. “Anyone who wants to recycle these materials can drop them off free of any charge at 1500 Alaska Pine Road from Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm and Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm.”

According to Michael Sinoski, Operations Manager, GFL Environmental Depot (Ellice Recycling), “The addition of new infrastructure will prove to be beneficial for Victoria residents looking to drop off materials accepted under the Interchange Recycling Program. The facility is open for drop off, from Mon to Fri at 7:30 am till 5 pm and on weekends from 8:30 am till 5 pm.”

To learn more about the West Coast Landfill, please visit their website.

To learn more about GFL Environmental (Ellice Recycle) and their operational hours, please visit their website.

Interchange Recycling would like to acknowledge that their head office in Victoria is located on the traditional territory of the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations, and Coast Salish people.