For the third time in seven years, Cranbrook Depot has been recognized as one of British Columbia’s Top 30 Collectors by Interchange Recycling. This year, the Regional District of East Kootenay facility ranked No. 21 on the list.

This milestone demonstrates an established community habit of protecting local waterways and soil by returning used oil, antifreeze and automotive containers to free public drop-off points.

“These awards recognize the communities leading by example,” said Jenn Robson, director of operations at Interchange Recycling. “When residents drop off these materials, they ensure these recyclable resources stay out of local landfills and waterways.”

Interchange Recycling, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to the collection and recycling of used oil, antifreeze, oil filters, and automotive containers in British Columbia, recently announced the winners of their seventh annual Top Collector Awards.

Top 30 B.C. public recycling centres have been recognized for their outstanding performance and commitment to collecting used oil and antifreeze materials across the province throughout 2025.

“Each collection site across the province plays a vital role in keeping our communities safe by recovering hazardous materials like used motor oil, antifreeze, oil filters, and automotive containers,” said Jenn Robson, director of operations at Interchange Recycling. “When residents drop off these materials at our free public recycling centres, they ensure these recyclable resources stay out of local landfills and waterways. These awards recognize the communities leading by example.”

Formed in 2003, Interchange Recycling is a collaborative, not-for-profit group dedicated to the collection and recycling of used lubricating oil, oil filters, oil containers, and used automotive containers in B.C.

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