Mission

SOGHU’s mission is to manage an economically, environmentally and socially efficient and responsible collection, processing and user awareness program for used oils, used glycol (antifreeze), used oil and glycol (antifreeze) containers with a capacity of 50 litres or less (including used lubricant aerosol and brake cleaner containers) and used filters, on behalf of its members.

The activities of SOGHU are governed by the Regulation and by the Agreement with RECYC-QUÉBEC and will be the object of detailed reports to its members and to RECYC-QUÉBEC.

Who are we?

  • Founded in 2004 and officially implemented on January 1st, 2005, SOGHU represents a group of companies that sell the products designated by our program.
  • Over 291 members provide financial support to the SOGHU network consisting of more than 1,143 collection facilities throughout Quebec.
  • SOGHU is managed by a Board of Directors from among the mmbers or appointed or designated, with or without the right to vote, as stipulated in the General By-Laws.
  • Continuity is assured by the presence of  general manager, Mr. Jean Duchesneau.

We are proud to participate in efforts to protect our environment while giving these used products a second life.

2022 Recovery Rate

Oils

76%

Oil and aerosol containers

88.6%

Filters

79.6%

Antifreeze (Glycols)

39.1%

Antifreeze containers

27.1%

Board of directors

Carol Montreuil, Pres.Vice President CPPI - Ex Officio

Vice President – Canada Eastern Division
CANADIAN FUEL ASSOCIATION

Guy BélangerOils

National Accounts Manager, After Market, Canada
SHELL CANADA PRODUCTS LTD.

David BoisOils

Representative of
RETAIL COUNCIL OF CANADA

Pierre BuzaréOils

Director – Administration and Finance
TOTALENERGIES MARKETING CANADA INC.

L. Pierre ComtoisOils

Representative of
CANADIAN VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS’ ASSOCIATION (CVMA) 

Philippe DussaultOils

Distributor Business Consultant
IMPERIAL OIL

Ridha FerjaniFilters

Regional Parts Manager
Strongco Limited Partnership

Laurent GagnonPresident of the Awareness Committee - Observer

President
CAMPOR ENVIRONNEMENT INC.

François GingrasOils

Senior Manager Logistics and Procurement
FILGO-SONIC GROUP

Loulia KouchajiFilters

Government Relations Lead for
Honda Canada Inc.
GLOBAL AUTOMAKERS OF CANADA

Pierre-Yves LaroseOils

Business Development – Eastern Canada
CHEVRON CANADA LIMITED

Paul LefebvreAntifreezes (glycols)

Operations Service Manager
RECOCHEM INC.

Louis MorinObserver

Research and Planning Agent
RECYC-QUÉBEC

Martin RivardOils

Vice-President – Operations and Logistics
Harnois Énergies Inc.

Annual Reports

The activities of SOGHU are governed by the Regulation and by the Agreement with RECYC-QUÉBEC and will be the object of detailed reports to its members and to RECYC-QUÉBEC.