Facility Closures

Contact facilities directly to ensure they are open during the COVID-19 health emergency and learn about changes to their drop-off procedures.

What would you like to Recycle?

Fuels and Oils

poison, gasoline

Glossary
Fuels and Oils
Used fuels and oils are hazardous waste as they can contaminate soils and groundwater. These items require proper recycling and/or disposal. Keep them in their original containers and clean up spills using absorbent rags that can also be recycled. Please see these myrecyclopedia sections for further information: 
Household Hazardous Waste; Flammable Liquids; Motor Oil; Cooking Oil and Grease; Gasoline; Oily Absorbent/Rags.

Reduce | Reuse | Recycle | Facilities

How do I go green?

Only purchase what you need. Cut down on your car use. Want to get out on the water? Consider canoeing, sailing or kayaking. Mow your lawn with a push mower and sweep or rake your yard and driveway.

There is no way to reuse gas or oils, other than returning used oils to the facilities listed below.

Contact facilities directly regarding restrictions and charges.

Facilities

  • Hartland Depot

    1 Hartland Avenue
    Victoria
    250.360.3030

  • JOMA Environmental Ltd.

    Pick-up service available across the capital region

    250.884.4822

  • Terrapure Environmental

    All locations in the capital region

    • The Environmental Story

    Fossil fuels are non-renewable resources because they take millions of years to form, and reserves are being depleted much faster than new ones are being made. The production and use of fossil fuels raise environmental concerns.