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24 August 2023

SOGHU’S SECOND EDITION AT THE GP3R WAS A SUCCESS!

2023-08-24T14:22:59-04:0024 August 2023|Blog|

SOGHU had the great pleasure of renewing its partnership with the Grand Prix de Trois Rivières for a second year in a row! The weekend was a success in every way, all under sunny skies!  Increased Visibility with Babu!  We were right in the middle of the action, among the many passionate motor sports enthusiasts, [...]

21 June 2023

2022 NATIONAL RESULTS FOR USED OIL RECOVERY

2023-06-21T15:57:01-04:0021 June 2023|Collection Facilities, Collectors, Members, Processors|

UOMAs have recovered 83.6% of used oil available for collection in Canada   June 20, 2023 – Taking care of our environment and minimizing waste is crucial for a sustainable future. That’s why the Used Oil Management Associations (UOMA) are proud to report that they’ve collectively recovered 83.6%* of used automotive oil available for collection [...]

20 December 2022

Amendment to the regulation on the recovery and reclamation of products by businesses

2022-12-20T15:18:59-05:0020 December 2022|Collection Facilities, Collectors, Members, Processors|

The Société de Gestion des Huiles Usagées (SOGHU) announced today that the Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Lutte contre les Changements Climatiques (MELCC) has made changes to the regulations on the recovery and reclamation of products by businesses. Since this information concerns our members, we would like to share it. The good news is [...]

5 December 2022

SOGHU: Sponsor of the Quebec Remparts

2023-02-28T10:37:47-05:005 December 2022|Blog, Collection Facilities, Collectors, Members, Not classified, Processors|

We are proud to announce an agreement with the Quebec Remparts for the 2022–2023 season. We will use the home of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League team, the Videotron Centre, to increase our visibility. On average, the Quebec Remparts welcome more than 9,500 spectators per game from all over Quebec. The SOGHU will be [...]

8 August 2022

SOGHU: Official Partner of GP3R 2022

2023-02-28T10:33:01-05:008 August 2022|Collection Facilities, Collectors, Members, Not classified, Processors|

SOGHU and its new spokesperson, Dany “Babu” Bernier, were proudly present at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières on August 5, 6 and 7 as the official partner of the event. This collaboration gave SOGHU great visibility among racing fans and therefore, generators of used mechanical products! We made a big splash during these three days of [...]

4 August 2022

Popular Radio Host Dany ‘Babu’ Bernier Becomes Official Spokesperson of SOGHU

2023-02-28T10:11:09-05:004 August 2022|Blog, Collection Facilities, Collectors, Members, Not classified, Processors|

Quebec City, August 4, 2022 – The Société de gestion des huiles usagées (SOGHU) is excited to announce the important new collaboration of Dany ‘Babu’ Bernier as official spokesperson. This is the first time SOGHU has partnered with a public figure to represent the company. The company’s new approach is an integral part of its [...]

19 May 2022

Garages and Auto Centre, Have You Optimized Your Recycling?

2022-05-19T10:16:39-04:0019 May 2022|Blog|

It is well known that garages and auto centres are major generators of used products. The maintenance and mechanical repairs you perform on vehicles create large quantities of products and containers, such as oils, filters, antifreeze (glycol) and oil and aerosol containers. Fortunately, most of you recycle these products and containers. But do you recycle [...]

2 May 2019

New regulation in Newfoundland and Labrador

2019-05-30T11:50:54-04:002 May 2019|Collection Facilities, Collectors, Members, Processors|

A new regulation similar to the ones in force in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and in Quebec, will soon require Brand Owners to collect and process the following products in the province of the Newfoundland and Labrador : Oils; Filters; Antifreeze; Containers of oil and antifreeze (50L. or less); Aerosol lubricants or brake [...]

11 June 2018

New Mobile App: ÇA VA OÙ ?

2018-06-11T11:49:49-04:0011 June 2018|Collection Facilities|

SOGHU is proud to have collaborated with RECYC-QUÉBEC for the creation of a new mobile application that will allow citizens to obtain clear and fast information on the right sorting and recovery action to be taken when recycling... It's really simple to use the app, only write the product to be recycle and the [...]

9 November 2017

New general manager at SOGHU

2018-06-27T13:42:18-04:009 November 2017|Collection Facilities|

Since July 1st 2017, a new general manager has taken the helm of SOGHU (Used Oil Management Association) and it is Mr. Jean Duchesneau, training accountant and assistant general manager at SOGHU for several years. Mr. Gilles Goddard, outgoing General Manager Mr. Gilles Goddard, SOGHU's first general manager, has been at the [...]

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