Top Collectors of 2024

We’re very thrilled to announce the winners of our sixth annual Top Collector Awards. 30 B.C. public recycling centres have been recognized for their outstanding performance and commitment to collecting used oil and antifreeze materials across the province throughout 2024. 

“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,”  said Jenn Robson, Director of Operations, Interchange Recycling. “We wanted to recognize these 30 facilities who collected the most in 2024 for going above and beyond to provide an important service to local residents. We’re excited to share that we have never had so many B.C. government facilities make the Top Collector list before, there are 12 who topped our list, and we’re proud to recognize the vital role these local governments have played in protecting the environment while promoting sustainable practices in their communities.”

Interchange Recycling’s criteria to determine the top collectors included:

1. The total amount of used oil and antifreeze collected at the facility.

2. The total number of years participating in Interchange Recycling’s public return facility program.

3. A demonstration of continued support of Interchange Recycling and other recycling stewardship related programs.

“This past year has been one of forward momentum, marked by growth, expansion, and industry leadership. From pioneering new programs to enhancing member services and strengthening global partnerships, we have continued to push the boundaries of what’s possible in automotive product stewardship,” said Brian Ahearn, Board Chair, Interchange Recycling.

2024 Local Government Facility Award Winners Include:

Full List of 2024 Top Collector Award Winners:

2024 Most Improved:

2024 Top Local Government Facility:

For the fourth year in a row, Interchange Recycling has selected one facility as the Most Improved for increasing its collection of used oil and antifreeze materials by the largest percentage as well as an award for the Top Local Government Facility. 

Interchange Recycling is continually seeking opportunities to enhance and expand recycling facilities across British Columbia and Canada, ensuring residents have convenient and free access to used oil recycling centres. “Starting August 1, 2025, we are expanding beyond British Columbia, for the first time, into Yukon,” added Robson. “We’ve had a lot of success over the past two decades with our program in British Columbia, and we’ve been working hard alongside our local Yukon partners to establish this convenient collection service so that businesses, consumers, and industry stakeholders all have a clear and accessible recycling option for lubricating oil, antifreeze, diesel exhaust fluid, oil filters, and automotive containers.”