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Q. I have some old cooking oil that is rancid (very old), can I still deposit it?
ANSWER: Yes, rancid oil is acceptable as long as if from the list of acceptable cooking oils listed above.
Q. Will you be providing a container to collect my used frying/cooking oil?
ANSWER: No, you must store your used frying/cooking oil in your own container.
Q. Can I leave my container that I used to transport the oil, too?
ANSWER: No, we hope that you’ll re-use your container.Q4. What is done with the oil once we drop it off?
Q. What is done with the oil once we drop it off?
ANSWER: The oil is then collected by ERM Biosource and taken to their Coquitlam plant where it is processed into alternative fuels (like biodiesel).
Q. How long is the pilot for?
ANSWER: The pilot project will run for one (1) year.
Q. Why is the City of Burnaby doing this pilot project?
ANSWER: Currently there is no program in any BC municipality to collect and divert used cooking oil from disposal by residents. Used cooking oil from residential homes is typically placed in the garbage or poured down the drain, where it binds to waste pipes, slowing the flow, and potentially creating a blockage in the pipes. The Used Cooking Oil Recycling Pilot Project not only follows the City of Burnaby’s sustainability principles and long term commitment to protecting the environment, it will also enhance the “one stop” recycling service for Burnaby residents at the City’s depot.
Q. Where is the Still Creek Recycling Depot? What are their hours?
ANSWER: Recycling Depot location and hours are as follows:
4800 Still Creek Avenue (west off of Douglas Road)
Open 7 days a week, except holidays
8:00am to 4:00pm
Q. Why is the City of White Rock doing this pilot project?
ANSWER: This pilot project is a wonderful way for area residents to be involved in changing their environment and doing something positive to keep used cooking oils out of the sewage systems. Dry grease binds itself to the waste pipes slowing the flow, if there is somewhere else to dispose of the oil there will be less clogged drains!! Something no-one likes dealing with. Also, the Municipalities are looking seriously at all ways to keep such waste from the landfills and this is a good beginning.
This option has never been offered to individual homes before, so for the first time this service is available to the White Rock residents and with general participation it is sure to be a success, with the possibility of expanding the project into other Municipalities.
Q. Where are these participating restaurants located? What are their hours?
ANSWER: Restaurant Locations and hours are as follows:
Penang Szechuan Cuisine
Contact Person: Ron (Owner)
15228 Russel Ave
White Rock BC
V4B 2P4
604 538-1700
They will accept community deposits from 10:30am-2pm and From 4:30pm-7:30pm M-F
Ocean Beach Hotel
Contact Person: Karen (Manager)
14995 Marine Drive
White Rock BC
V4B 1C3
(604) 531-0672
They will accept community deposits from 9-11am (7 days a week)
Note:
Please help us make this pilot a success, kindly refrain from leaving cans of oil at the back door of these facilities. This is a self-serve program and we need your help in making it a success!
Q. Can you tell me about ERM BioSource?
ANSWER: ERM BioSource is a BC owned and operated company that collects Non-hydrogenated oils. Restaurant waste oils are collected from more than 700 restaurants in the Lower Mainland. All used frying/cooking oils are recycled into alternative energy for engines, trucks, and vehicles to burn cleaner engines.
ERM BioSource is part of the Restaurant Green Zone which is an industry effort to recycle used frying oil from restaurants in British Columbia.
You can check and see if your favorite restaurant is participating and if they are not encourage them to do so.
Q. Can you tell me about the White Rock Business Improvement Association?
ANSWER: The White Rock Business Improvement Association is a not-for-profit business enhancement collective of retail, service and commercial property owners within the defined White Rock business improvement areas of Uptown, Five Corners, East Beach and West Beach . Governed by a voluntary board of directors, the BIA was created in 2005 to promote, enhance and champion a vibrant White Rock business community. At present, the BIA represents more than 450 business members.
Q. Why should I recycle my used frying/cooking oil?
ANSWER: It takes very little time to place the cooled used cooking oil into a container somewhere safe away from children and animals and when it is time to take your recycling off to the Still Creek Recycling facility - bring it along, where trained staff will be there to assist you.
This is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to make a difference with very little effort. Supporting this pilot project will not only contribute to a healthier environment, it may lead to the interest and support from other municipalities to establish similar collection programs
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