Saanich’s Hartland Landfill is pulling its weight in efforts to reduce hazardous materials in the environment.
Hartland was honoured for its collection of used oil and antifreeze materials, taking fourth spot among the 30 B.C. public recycling centres to receive Top Collector Awards from Interchange Recycling. Abbotsford’s GFL Environmental Depot earned top spot.
“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 of 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.”
The awards are based on the total amount of used oil and antifreeze collected at the facility; the number of years participating in Interchange Recycling’s public return facility program; and a demonstration of continued support of Interchange Recycling and other recycling stewardship-related programs.
Used oil is a valuable resource, and if recycled, it can be recovered and re-used. Used oil can be re-refined into new lubricating oil or material inputs for manufacturing or energy products. Additionally, used oil filters contain metal, which is recycled into metal products like rebar, nails, and wire. Used oil and antifreeze containers are recycled and used to manufacture new oil containers, drainage tiles, and parking curbs. Used antifreeze is refined and reused as new automotive antifreeze.
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