Used Fuels and Oils are hazardous waste and as they can contaminate soils and groundwater. These items require proper recycling and/or disposal. Keep them in their original containers and clean spills up using absorbent rags that can also be recycled. Please see these Recyclopedia sections for further information – Household Hazardous Waste; Flammable Liquids; Motor Oil; Cooking Oil.
Reduce | Reuse | Recycle | Facilities
How do I go green?
Reduce
The best way to avoid contamination of our environment by fuel and oils is to not buy them. Only purchase what you need so that you do not need to worry about left over or spoiled fuels and oils. Cut down on your car use. Want to get out on the water? Consider canoeing, sailing or kayaking instead of using a speedboat. Mow your lawn with a push mower and sweep or rake your yard and driveway, rather than using a gas powered blower. Your body, and the region’s ecosystems, will thank you.
Reuse
There is no way to reuse gas or oils, other than returning used oils to the facilities listed below. Only purchase what you need so that you need not worry about leftover or spilled fuel and oils.
Recycle
Return used motor oils to the facilities below for recycling. Try Used Oil Recycling for location listings.
Facilities
Hartland Recycling Facility
# 1 Hartland Avenue
Victoria
250-360-3030
Hetherington Industries Ltd.
4715 Roger Street, Port Alberni
Port Alberni
1-800-563-6004
Newalta Corporation
1080 Maughan Road, Nanaimo BC
Nanaimo
1-800-999-9441
Tervita Waste Management (formerly Peninsula Waste Water Services Ltd.)
825 Admirals Road
Victoria
250-380-0436
The Environmental Story
Fossil fuels are fuels formed by natural resources such as anaerobic decomposition of buried dead organisms. The age of the organisms and their resulting fossil fuels is typically millions of years, and sometimes exceeds 650 million years. The fossil fuels include coal, petroleum, and natural gas.
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. A global movement toward the generation of renewable energy is therefore under way to help meet increased energy needs.
Save the Date!
This year, Hartland Happening is on Sunday June 24th.
10:30 am to 3:00 pm
Click here for more details
Questions? Call the CRD Hotline.
We can answer your questions on the Hartland landfill, composting, household hazardous waste, recycling and more!
t: 250.360.3030
toll-free: 1.800.663.4425 #3030
Go blue. It's the right thing to do.
Use CRD Blue Boxes & Bags at the curb.