2026 | Guayaquil, Ecuador
From International Day to an International Summit
In September 2026, International Day became the International Lubricant Recycling Summit (ILRS), a two-day event in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Building on the conversations started in San Diego and continued in Aventura, the summit brought together industry, government and stewardship organizations to share what they were learning in their own countries.
Through presentations, panel discussions and international case studies, participants compared approaches to used oil collection and re-refining, lubricant packaging recovery and Extended Producer Responsibility. The discussions gave participants a chance to see how other countries are tackling similar challenges and consider which approaches could work in their own markets.
The summit broadened the conversation to include more perspectives from Latin America and strengthened relationships that would carry the work forward between events.
Attendees from 16 Countries!
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Agenda at a Glance
ILRS 2026 featured two days of keynote presentations, industry panels, international case studies, technical discussions, and networking opportunities.
The program brought together industry leaders, recyclers, policymakers, stewardship organizations, and innovators from around the world to explore the future of lubricant recycling.
Day 1 – Tuesday, September 22
Day 2 – Wednesday, September 23
PARTNERS
The International Lubricant Recycling Summit is proudly brought to you by:
Together, these organizations represent deep expertise across lubricant stewardship, recycling systems, and environmental policy.
