FACILITY GUIDE
Great Canadian Oil Change · Metral Drive
6470 Metral Drive, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2L8
Materials covered here
These are the items researched for this guide, not an exhaustive acceptance list. Fees and restrictions apply separately to each item.
Listed collection site · check limits Used motor oil
Great Canadian Oil Change · Metral Drive
6470 Metral Drive, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2L8
Free eligible residential returnsEligible materials only · confirm your load
Used engine oil and eligible oil containers are listed for collection. Cooking oil is a different waste stream.
Free collection applies to eligible program materials. Other items in a mixed load may have separate charges. Local quantity limits need confirmation.
Before you go
- Keep motor oil separate from antifreeze, fuel, solvents and other products. Tell staff if the oil is mixed or its contents are uncertain.
- Bring eligible empty oil containers to the automotive collection area, not the household-packaging bin.
- Use original or clearly labelled containers with tight lids; keep products separate and ask staff for help if unsure.
- Call ahead about quantities, container sizes and collection capacity; arrange commercial or bulk returns separately.
Program-listed hours: Mon–Sat 8 am–6 pm; Sun 10 am–5 pm. Confirm holiday hours and drop-off capacity. Local Pacific time.
Listed collection site · check limits Oil filters
Great Canadian Oil Change · Metral Drive
6470 Metral Drive, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2L8
Free eligible residential returnsEligible materials only · confirm your load
Used engine-oil filters are listed for collection. This does not establish acceptance of air filters or gasoline fuel filters.
Free collection applies to eligible program materials. Other items in a mixed load may have separate charges. Local quantity limits need confirmation.
Before you go
- Ask staff how to contain used filters and any residual oil for drop-off.
- Confirm unusual filter types before travelling; do not put oily filters in the food-can recycling stream.
- Use original or clearly labelled containers with tight lids; keep products separate and ask staff for help if unsure.
- Call ahead about quantities, container sizes and collection capacity; arrange commercial or bulk returns separately.
Program-listed hours: Mon–Sat 8 am–6 pm; Sun 10 am–5 pm. Confirm holiday hours and drop-off capacity. Local Pacific time.
Listed collection site · check limits Antifreeze & coolant
Great Canadian Oil Change · Metral Drive
6470 Metral Drive, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2L8
Free eligible residential returnsEligible materials only · confirm your load
Used engine coolant and eligible antifreeze containers are listed for collection.
Free collection applies to eligible program materials. Other items in a mixed load may have separate charges. Local quantity limits need confirmation.
Before you go
- Keep coolant separate from motor oil and all other fluids. Tell staff if products have been mixed.
- Bring eligible empty antifreeze containers to the automotive collection area, not the household-packaging bin.
- Use original or clearly labelled containers with tight lids; keep products separate and ask staff for help if unsure.
- Call ahead about quantities, container sizes and collection capacity; arrange commercial or bulk returns separately.
Program-listed hours: Mon–Sat 8 am–6 pm; Sun 10 am–5 pm. Confirm holiday hours and drop-off capacity. Local Pacific time.