Learn about the program
Learn about the program
What happens to the recycled products ?
Oils
The used oil is refined, reprocessed into regenerated lubricating oil used as industrial burner fuel and other products.
Filters
Used oil filters are processed into structural metal shapes for the manufacturing of industrial and agricultural products.
Plastic containers
Used plastic oil and antifreeze containers and pails are recycled into industrial posts, railroad crossings, plastic pipes and composite construction products.
Antifreeze (Glycols)
Used antifreeze is reprocessed back into reusable antifreeze.
Aerosol Containers
Used aerosol containers are depressurized, compressed and melted to make new metal elements useful in the manufacture of agricultrural and industrial products.
Last News
New Regulation in Nova Scotia
A new regulation similar to the ones in force in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland & Labrador and in Quebec now requires Brand Owners to collect and process the following products in the province of the Nova Scotia : Oils; [...]
New regulation in Newfoundland and Labrador
A new regulation similar to the ones in force in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and in Quebec, will soon require Brand Owners to collect and process the following products in the province of the Newfoundland and Labrador : Oils; [...]
A feel good campaign…
UOMA Atlantic has just launched a new environmental awareness TV and Web campaign. With this new campaign, the organization first wants to inform the general public about the many collection facilities made available to them to bring back used mechanical [...]