Interchange Recycling, the 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 Friday, August 1, 2025. This marks Interchange Recycling鈥檚 first expansion beyond British Columbia, bringing its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program to a new jurisdiction. The new site is located at 91972 Alaska Highway, Whitehorse YT, and is now accepting lubricating oil, antifreeze, diesel exhaust fluid, oil filters, and all automotive containers from Yukon residents.
鈥淲e鈥檙e incredibly excited to officially be up and running in Yukon,鈥� said Jenn Robson, Director of Operations, Interchange Recycling. 鈥淭his marks a major milestone for our organization and for Extended Producer Responsibility in the territory. We鈥檝e been working closely with local partners to get this permanent collection site established in Whitehorse, and we鈥檙e proud to offer residents across Yukon convenient, reliable access to responsible recycling options. This is just the beginning, and we鈥檙e looking forward to growing our presence and supporting Yukoners in keeping these materials out of landfills and in the circular economy.鈥�
Interchange Recycling is also supporting collection events outside of Whitehorse to reach additional residents across the territory. Confirmed events include:
- Teslin: August 5th, Sawmill Road, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Watson Lake: Sept 13th, 1022 Alaska Highway, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Faro: Sept 20th, Ross Road, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Store used oil, antifreeze, automotive containers, and filters in clearly labelled, tightly sealed, leak-proof containers.
- To avoid cross contamination:
- Do not mix different products together.
- Tightly cap all containers.
- Ask for assistance from staff if you are unsure about what you are returning.
- Keep containers in a safe, covered area to prevent spills and freezing.
- For small volumes, drop them off at our Whitehorse location or bring them to the nearest HHW Collection Events held around the territory.
- For larger volumes (e.g., garages), contact a registered collector to arrange for collection.