Environmental Policy FAQs

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• What is Mr. Lube’s environmental policy?

  Simply put, we’re committed to environmental protection and to safeguarding the health of employees, customers and the general public. 

  When it comes to safety, we always on the look out for ways to identify, assess and manage any health, safety and environmental hazards. And we get our employees on board as well. In fact, all of our employees are trained in operating procedures where safety hazards exist and where WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Material Information System) regulated products are handled. We also keep our customers involved by communicating with them in a timely manner about the environmental aspects of our operations and our products.

  We’re serious about this issue. That’s why we responsibly manage all areas of our business to meet all recognized environmental standards and legal requirements. When benefits justify the costs, we even go out of our way to exceed legal requirements. Environmental considerations are also incorporated into engineering, design and long range planning.

• What actions does Mr. Lube take to be environmentally responsible?

  We don’t like to boast, but the truth is that we lead the automotive maintenance sector in recycling used products. We also purchase product in bulk to reduce packaging. Here are a few examples of how we give back to the planet.

  • All used oil, oil filters, bottles, cardboard packaging and used coolant are picked up and recycled by licensed collection companies.
  • The public is encouraged to return used oil products and filters for free to Mr. Lube for recycling.
  • Where possible, the majority of our oil sold is delivered in bulk oil tanks which help reduce packaging and recycling requirements. For those sites that can accommodate it, transmission oil is also delivered in bulk tanks further reducing packaging.
  • The special soaps we use in cleaning are environmentally friendly.
  • Interceptor systems installed in Mr. Lube stores prevent automotive fluids, dirt and debris from entering into the fresh water system. These fluids and debris are then recaptured and recycled.
  • Programmable Logic Control (PLC) panels in newer stores monitor the level of gasses and water, and will shut off air, water pumps and electrical to prevent flood and fire or explosion risk.
  • Extensive emergency response procedures are in place to handle oil spills.

• Why do some Mr. Lube locations charge an Environmental Fee and others do not?

  Ontario companies that market motor oil and antifreeze/coolant are required to pay a fee to the Ontario Ministry of Environment to increase the reuse and recycling of used product and reduce the amount going to disposal. The Mr. Lube locations in Ontario charge a small amount with every oil change to offset this fee. 

• What is the difference between the Ontario Environmental Fee and the Shop Supply fee?

  The Environmental Fee is remitted to the Ontario Ministry of Environment.  The amount of the remittance is based on the type and quantity of the product or part. The Shop Supply fee is to cover assorted supplies and hardware used to service your vehicle.