AwarenessCurrent and Future Initiatives Since the inception of Alberta Recycling, our focus has always been on adding value. While we’re not stepping away from our mandate, we are willing to listen to and look at things outside of the recycling realm as well. We support expansion of our existing recycling programs; all elements of the…
The Used Oil Management Associations (UOMAs) presented the Canadian perspective on used oil management best practices during a global webinar hosted by the Product Stewardship Institute on May 25th, 2018. Over 200 participants registered for the webinar from 9 countries, including Canada, the United States, Belgium, Chile, Germany, Hong Kong, Netherlands, Philippines, and Singapore. Best…
In both New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, the burning of used oil in small furnaces is an acceptable use of used oil. Consequently, many garages and industries legally burn the used oil they generate and collect to heat their buildings. Surveys recently completed in both provinces show that 55% and 75% of the used…
While sales of glycol (antifreeze) fluid have been stable over the last few years, as confirmed by the Environmental Handling Charges (EHC) remitted by our Members, collection rates continue to be lower than expected for all of the Used Oil Management associations that have this designated product to manage per their provincial (British Columbia, Saskatchewan,…
On October 1, 2018, Alberta’s used oil materials recycling program will transfer from the Alberta Used Oil Management Association (AUOMA) to Alberta Recycling. The Government of Alberta first announced its intention to transfer the program on November 28, 2017, as part of the government’s ongoing review of agencies, boards, and commissions. On June 1, 2018,…
December 29, 2017 Dear OEM Member/EHC Registrant: In 2017, the Used Oil Management Associations (UOMAs) in Canada undertook a stakeholder consultation to review the Original Equipment Manufactured (OEM) categories for the initial fill of lubricating oil, automotive glycol fluid (anti-freeze/coolant), and oil filters. A consultation document was posted nationally on each UOMA’s website and the…
OEM stakeholders: In 2017, the Used Oil Management Associations of Canada -including, the (BCUOMA); Alberta Used Oil Management Association (AUOMA); Saskatchewan Association for Resource Recovery Corp. (SARRC); Manitoba Association for Resource Recovery Corp. (MARRC); Société de gestion des huiles usages du Québec (SOGHU); and Atlantic Used Oil Associations (UOMA NB and UOMA PE) -undertook a…
OUTREACH Personal communications works to promote responsible used oil and antifreeze materials recycling. Summer Ambassador programs in the four western Canadian UOMAs along with trade show attendance in New Brunswick and PEI meet potential recyclers where they live. More detail is available in the annual reports. WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA The national website, www.usedoilrecycling.com is…
Looking northward, the UOMAs are addressing the need to recover and recycle used oil and antifreeze materials in northern and remote Canadian communities. They face huge logistic problems. Where and how to situate a regional collection facility. Long distances for collectors to travel. Communities accessible by winter roads only. In Manitoba, MARRC partners with other…
It’s becoming a paperless back office providing efficiencies for members, collectors/processors, and association staff. The associations have collaborated on updating the electronic payment system by which members remit the Environmental Handling Charges (EHC). The form is accessed through the secure EHC portal connected to each association’s website. An e-claims tracking system, developed and used by…
Year-round collection facilities, easily accessible, are the cornerstone of Canada’s used oil and antifreeze materials program. However, there are challenges. It’s a messy business, and a location has to be equipped to properly manage these potentially hazardous materials. British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan have all seen a decline in the number of facilities. However, the…
Lower crude oil prices definitely affect the UOMA’s revenue stream. Fewer lubricating products on which Environment Handling Charges (EHC) are levied mean fewer dollars remitted to each provincial association. The EHC funds the Return Incentives (RI) which drives the collector/processor network. It’s a proven economic model requiring prudent financial management in all economic climates. Also…
The proof is in the numbers. The overall amount of each product type collected for the current reported fiscal year, 2016, is down marginally over 2015 but this matches the lower sales numbers over the same period. If your device cannot display all columns at once, you can scroll horizontally through the columns. [table id=7 /]…
OEM stakeholders: In 2013, the Used Oil Management Associations (UOMAs) began collecting Environmental Handling Charges (EHCs) on oil, antifreeze and filters contained in original equipment (OEM). As part of our efforts to continually improve, the Associations are undertaking a review of the Initial Fill (OEM) Category Summary. The primary goals of this review are to…
In 2013, the Used Oil Management Associations (UOMAs) began collecting Environmental Handling Charges (EHCs) on oil, antifreeze and filters contained in original equipment (OEM). As part of our efforts to continually improve administrative efficiency, fairness, and EHC compliance, the Associations are undertaking a review of the Initial Fill (OEM) Category Summary. The main goal is…