Interchange Recycling Expands to Whitehorse with New Site Opening

 


Interchange Recycling, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the collection and recycling of used motor oil, oil filters, oil containers, used antifreeze and antifreeze containers, opened a new permanent collection site in Whitehorse, Yukon, on August 1st, 2025. This marks Interchange Recycling’s first expansion beyond British Columbia, bringing its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program to a new jurisdiction. The new site is now accepting lubricating oil, antifreeze, diesel exhaust fluid, oil filters, and all automotive containers from Yukon residents.

“We’re incredibly excited to officially be up and running in Yukon,” said Jenn Robson, director of Operations, Interchange Recycling. “This marks a major milestone for our organization and for Extended Producer Responsibility in the territory. We’ve been working closely with local partners to get this permanent collection site established in Whitehorse, and we’re proud to offer residents across Yukon convenient, reliable access to responsible recycling options. This is just the beginning, and we’re looking forward to growing our presence and supporting Yukoners in keeping these materials out of landfills and in the circular economy.”

As part of Interchange Recycling’s mandate to enhance recycling efforts of new automotive and industrial products, the organization's product scope expanded in Yukon to include all automotive containers and diesel exhaust fluid, alongside lubricating oil, oil filters, and antifreeze. On average, nearly 50 million l/y of used oil are collected in British Columbia alone, highlighting the impact of effective recycling programs.

“We want to make drop-off as convenient and seamless as possible for Whitehorse residents and will be actively listening to their feedback over the coming weeks and months, now that our program has kicked off,” added Ms. Robson. “Our collection events outside of Whitehorse will ensure that Yukon residents who live outside of Whitehorse are able to access the program. Our EPR program in this territory will ensure the proper disposal of materials, prevent pollution, reduce waste, and support a circular economy. It will also create jobs in recycling and waste management, while helping businesses and the Yukon government get a step closer to their per capita waste reduction goals and increase waste diversion from landfills.”

Yukon is actively enhancing its recycling infrastructure and has set targets to reduce per capita waste generation by 10% by 2030 (compared to 2020 levels) and to increase waste diversion from landfills to 40% by 2025.

Source: Interchange Recycling

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