November 5, 2026 — The Used Oil Management Association of Canada (UOMA Canada) has developed a National Applicable Products List to help producers and other stakeholders compare product information across participating provincial and territorial programs, identify differences in program scope, and support informed compliance planning. The resource provides a consolidated view of the used oil and related materials currently managed through UOMA programs across Canada.
The National Applicable Products List consolidates information from participating provincial and territorial programs, making it easier to identify which materials are currently designated in each jurisdiction. It covers categories such as oil and lubricating products and containers, automotive product containers, oil filters, antifreeze and antifreeze containers, windshield washer fluid containers, diesel exhaust fluid containers and aerosol containers.
“Producers operating in multiple jurisdictions need a practical way to compare program information and understand where obligations differ,” says Dave Fifield, 2026 Chair of the National Used Oil Material and Antifreeze Advisory Council (NUOMAAC). “The National Applicable Products List brings information together in one place while respecting the requirements and responsibilities established in each jurisdiction.”
The National Applicable Products List is an informational resource, not a regulatory or an advocacy list, and it does not propose, endorse or establish changes to the scope of any provincial or territorial regulation. Decisions to designate materials under extended producer responsibility (EPR) frameworks rest with the applicable governments and regulatory authorities. Producers remain responsible for confirming their obligations with the relevant provincial or territorial program and applicable requirements.
Each program’s inclusion or management of a listed product remains subject to applicable legislation, regulations, permits, program rules, agreements and operational requirements. The list does not constitute a commitment by any UOMA Association to manage every material shown, nor does it override jurisdiction-specific exclusions or product classifications.
Some materials may already enter existing collection systems even where they are not separately designated. Their presence in a collection stream, however, neither creates a regulatory obligation nor confirms that an established recycling solution is available. Expanding recovery of recycling for certain materials may require further market development, processing capacity, infrastructure or end-market validation, together with program-specific review and, where applicable, regulatory alignment and producer arrangements. If a government designates a material identified on the list, established UOMA programs may be able to manage the resulting obligations on behalf of producers and support national harmonization, subject to jurisdiction-specific requirements and program review. The UOMA network’s operational expertise and UOMA Canada’s best-practice sharing mechanisms can help participating programs assess onboarding and management needs efficiently.
To view the National Applicable Products List and current Environmental Handling Charge (EHC) information by jurisdiction, visit https://usedoilrecycling.com/uoma-members/#rates. For authoritative product inclusion and compliance requirements, consult the applicable provincial or territorial program.
About UOMA Canada
Interprovincial cooperation among participating Used Oil Management Associations is formalized through the National Used Oil Material and Antifreeze Advisory Council (NUOMAAC), which supports coordination, information sharing and the responsible management of used oil, oil filters, antifreeze and related materials across Canada. For more information, visit usedoilrecycling.com.
