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By Dave Branco

Prince George expands used oil and antifreeze recycling at two key depots

Jan 16, 2026 | 2:09 PM

PRINCE GEORGE- The City of Prince George has expanded its used oil and antifreeze recycling capacity at two key locations, improving access for residents across the region. Significant upgrades have been completed at the Vanway Regional Transfer Station on Broddy Road and the Quinn Street Regional Recycling Depot on Quinn Street South.

Interchange Recycling, the not-for-profit organization responsible for managing used oil and antifreeze recycling across British Columbia, supplied both sites with new infrastructure. Each location now features a 10-foot sea container equipped with a 2,200-litre storage tank and additional drums, allowing for the safe collection, storage, and transfer of larger volumes of recyclable automotive materials.

The upgrades are designed to keep hazardous substances such as used oil and antifreeze out of landfills, soil, and waterways, while making recycling more convenient for local drivers. The expanded capacity also supports long-term environmental sustainability goals within the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George by strengthening two of the area’s primary recycling facilities.

Interchange Recycling has operated a province-wide recycling program since 2003, offering British Columbians a free and environmentally responsible way to recycle used motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze, and related containers. In 2024 alone, the organization collected more than 47 million litres of used oil across the province and received multiple infrastructure grants to improve recycling access.

When properly recycled, used oil can be re-refined into new lubricating products or reused in manufacturing and energy applications. Oil filters are processed for their metal content, while oil and antifreeze containers are turned into products such as drainage tiles and parking curbs. Used antifreeze is refined and reused as new automotive antifreeze.

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Residents can participate in the program by dropping off used oil and antifreeze at the Vanway and Quinn Street locations year-round or by using participating service providers across the province.