Oil Pickup & Disposal
Island Junk Solutions offers safe collection and responsible disposal of used motor oil and related materials
Dispose of Used Oil the Right Way
Used motor oil, oil filters, and oily containers can’t go in your regular garbage on Vancouver Island. These materials contain contaminants that can harm soil and water if they aren’t handled properly. Island Junk Solutions picks up sealed containers of used oil and related items from homes, shops, and businesses and delivers them to approved processors under the BC Used Oil Recycling Program.
Whether you’ve got a few litres from a DIY oil change or drums of oil from a commercial operation, we make disposal simple and compliant.
How We Handle Used Oil on the Island
Island Junk Solutions delivers used oil to an approved collection facility, where it’s cleaned and re-refined into new lubricating oil, used in industrial burners, or processed into other petroleum products.
We collect:
- Used motor oil in sealed, leak-proof containers
- Oil filters (drained)
- Oily rags, pails, and plastic oil containers
We’ll confirm your items meet facility requirements before pickup to avoid contamination or extra fees.
Motor Oil Pickup Near Me
Oil Pickup in Victoria and surrounding areas
Serving Saanich, Oak Bay, Langford, Colwood, View Royal, Esquimalt, Central Saanich, Highlands, Sidney, and Victoria. We’ll pick up your used oil, whether you’re a resident who just completed an oil change or a mechanic with drums full of used oil.
Oil Pickup in Nanaimo and Mid-Island
We handle used oil pickups in Nanaimo, Duncan, Ladysmith, Lantzville, Chemainus, Shawnigan Lake, Cobble Hill, Cedar, and Cowichan Bay. We offer one-time pickups or recurring collection services for auto businesses of all kinds.
Oil Pickup & Disposal FAQs
What can I do with used motor oil on Vancouver Island if I can’t drop it off?
If you can’t get to a BC Used Oil Recycling Program depot, Island Junk Solutions can pick it up from your home or business and deliver it directly to an approved processor.
Is it legal to throw used oil in the garbage?
No. BC regulations classify used oil as a controlled material. It must be taken to a registered collection facility, since it will damage the environment if not properly handled. Never place used oil in curbside garbage, pour it down sewers or drains, or dump it outdoors.
Do you pick up oil filters and containers too?
Yes. We accept drained oil filters and empty plastic oil containers, as long as they meet program requirements. We’ll confirm before pickup to ensure they’re eligible for recycling.
How should I store used oil before pickup?
Keep used oil in a sealed, leak-proof container made of plastic or metal. Store it in a cool, dry location away from drains or heat sources until we arrive to pick it up.
Got Used Oil?
Trust Island Junk Solutions to pick up old, used oil and deliver it to approved recycling facilities so that it can be handled safely and responsibly, keeping it out of the landfill and the environment.
Victoria: 778-966-5865
Nanaimo: 778-977-5865
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Services Near You
Automotive Recycling and Disposal
Common Questions
We can often pick up junk within 24–48 hours, depending on availability.
Yes, we recycle tires through approved provincial recycling programs.
No, we do not handle old fuel. Contact your local disposal facility.
Island Junk Solutions hauls away tires, car seats, used oil (sealed), and small auto parts.
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