2024 Annual Report – Atlantic Used Oil Management Association

Letter from the Chair

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Atlantic Used Oil Management Association, I am pleased to present the 2024 Annual Report to Members.

In 2024, the used oil and glycol program in Atlantic Canada, on behalf of more than 200 members, collected/recycled more than 29 million litres of used oil, close to three million used oil filters, and more than 750,000 kilograms of oil, glycol, and diesel exhaust fluid plastic and aerosol containers. That work meant those products were diverted from landfills and given a  second life.

Diverting used oil and glycol products from provincial landfills is important work that involves the cooperation and partnership of households, collectors, processors, commercial and industrial operations, and government agencies across the region.

In 2024 Atlantic UOMA expanded its engagement and partnerships with regional and municipal waste facilities for the collection of used oil products. Households/DIY mechanics can drop off used oil and glycol

products to regional/municipal waste sites with purpose-built infrastructure installed in 2024 as well as at a network of 880 participating drop-off locations across the Atlantic.

As we move into the second decade of program delivery in the region, Atlantic UOMA remains focused on driving increased collection volumes and ensuring residents and businesses have access to drop-off and collection services.

I would like to thank the Atlantic UOMA board members and staff for their work in 2024. We are committed to being a trusted and reliable partner in each Atlantic province for the collection and recycling of used oil and glycol products on behalf of members.

Sincerely,

David Bois
Chair, Atlantic Used Oil Management Association

2024 Atlantic Board Members

David Bois, ChairRetail Council of Canada
Nick Dufour, Vice-ChairSuperline Fuels
Mathieu Poirier, SecretaryStewart McKelvey
Loulia KouchajiGlobal Automakers of Canada
Jason FraserParts for Trucks, Inc.
Bill SimpkinsCanadian Fuels Association
Lynn CormierWakefield Canada Inc.
Stéphane LandryMichaud Petroleum
Frédéric Potvin Catalys Lubricants

Board of Directors Seated from left: Bill Simpkins, Loulia Kouchaji, Nick Dufour, David Bois, and Lynn Cormier. Standing from left: Jason Fraser, Mathieu Poirier (Secretary), Frédéric Potvin, and Stéphane Landry.

The Second Life of
Oil Products

2024 Highlights

Building Partnerships

Launched an infrastructure project to support community and regional waste facilities with their used oil products collection. In the first year of this multi-year program Atlantic UOMA delivered seven purpose-built sea containers in the Atlantic provinces.

In 2024 the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB) of Newfoundland and Labrador approved a new used oil and glycol plan for -2029 and Atlantic UOMA as the agent representing oil and glycol brand owners.

Atlantic UOMA maintained a network of more than 880 drop-off locations across the four Atlantic provinces for used oil and glycol products collection and recycling.

Exceeded the targets for available used oil recovery (collected and recycled) in all four Atlantic provinces.

Logged more than 180,000 unique users of the Atlantic UOMA website with more than 18,000 users  of the drop-off or find-a-collector locator tool.

Participated in more than 26 Consumer/Trade shows across the Atlantic provinces to build awareness about the used oil and glycol materials that can  be recycled.

Provincial Overviews

New Brunswick

Sales and Recovery Summary January to December 2024

Location of Collection Facilities

The map below shows the distribution of Drop-off locations in New Brunswick. In 2024, there were 183 participating drop-off locations for DIY mechanics and households that have small quantities of used oil and glycol (antifreeze) products to be recycled. An online locator at uoma-atlantic.com can be used to find the nearest drop off location.

Prince Edward Island

Sales and Recovery Summary January to December 2024

Location of Collection Facilities

The map below shows the distribution of Drop-off locations in Prince Edward Island. In 2024, there were 41 participating drop-off locations for DIY mechanics and households that have small quantities of used oil and glycol (antifreeze) products to be recycled. An online locator at uoma-atlantic.com can be used to find the nearest drop off location.

Newfoundland & Labrador

Sales and Recovery Summary January to December 2024

Location of Collection Facilities

The map below shows the distribution of Drop-off locations in Newfoundland. In 2024, there were 139 participating drop-off locations for DIY mechanics and households that have small quantities of used oil and glycol (antifreeze) products to be recycled. An online locator at uoma-atlantic.com can be used to find the nearest drop off location.

Nova Scotia

Sales and Recovery Summary January to December 2024

Location of Collection Facilities

The map below shows the distribution of Drop-off locations in Nova Scotia. In 2024, there were 521 participating drop-off locations for DIY mechanics and households that have small quantities of used oil and glycol (antifreeze) products to be recycled. An online locator at uoma-atlantic.com can be used to find the nearest drop off location.