Product Stewardship


Used Lubricating Oil, Filters and Containers

Product Information

There are three types of oil products managed under the British Columbia Used Oil Management Association (BCUOMA) stewardship agency.

  • Oil - any petroleum or synthetic crankcase oil, engine oil, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid, gear oil, heat transfer fluid or other fluid used for lubricating purposes in machinery or equipment.
  • Oil Filters - any spin-on or element oil filter used in hydraulic, transmission or internal combustion engine applications — includes diesel fuel filters but does not include gasoline fuel filters.
  • Oil Containers - any plastic container with a capacity of less than 30 litres that is manufactured to hold oil.

To find out more information about recycling used oil materials, please visit
http://www.usedoilrecycling.com/en/bc