Whereas the BC Used Oil Management Association is required, under the provisions of the BC Recycling Regulation to provide programs to collect used motor oil, used oil filters and used oil bottles from the citizens of British Columbia: Therefore be it resolved that the Province of BC take steps to compel the BC Used Oil Management Association to provide access to used motor oil, used oil filters and used oil bottles collection services in all communities where new oil is sold.
Ministry of Environment Asking the BC Used Oil Management Association BCUOMA program to provide collection services in all communities where new oil is sold could be extremely challenging and costly to the program and the public. The siting of used oil collection facilities can be more challenging than other stewardship materials, given used oil is hazardous waste and therefore needs to meet the requirements of the Hazardous Waste Regulation for collection, storage and transportation. Including a prescriptive measure for the collection of BCUOMA products in the Recycling Regulation, as suggested, also presents many challenges to small businesses which may choose to no longer sell oil if required to offer collection services. Both the BCUOMA and the Ministry are aware that there are areas of the province that need enhanced services. The revised plan will need to demonstrate free and reasonable access to return collection facilities. If any major amendments to the revised plan that is currently with the Ministry are required, it would require BCUOMA to re-consult publicly on those aspects of the plan prior to further review by the Ministry. As this revised plan is still before the Ministry for consideration, please keep in contact with Ministry staff for updates on the status of this review.