Canada

1. Extended producer responsibility for EEE in British Columbia – Legal basis: Part 2 of the Recycling Regulation (Schedule 5) under the Environmental Management Act mandates stewards to submit an EPR plan for end-of-life electronics. – Objectives: Transfer end-of-life management costs to producers, achieve 75 % recovery, and ensure safe, secure, and environmentally sound recycling. 
2. What the program includes – Scope: Computers, monitors (CRT, LCD/LED, plasma), audio/video equipment, printers, copiers, peripherals, cell phones, small appliances, power tools, lawn/garden electronics, and more. – Collection: Province-wide curbside/drop-off via Recycle My Electronics™ network of > 230 depots. – Standards: All recyclers audited to the Electronics Recycling Standard (ERS). 
3. Who must register – Stewards: Manufacturers, importers, brand-owners of regulated EEE sold into BC. – Criteria: Any entity placing any amount of EEE into the BC residential market. 
4. Threshold – No minimum tonnage or unit threshold: all stewards must register. 
5. EPR registration procedure
   1. Determine obligation using EPRA’s “Are You a Steward?” tool.
   2. Sign an online Steward Agreement with EPRA BC.
   3. Submit annual EEE supply data (tonnage by category).
   4. Remit Environmental Handling Fees (EHFs) based on material type & weight.
   5. Receive Steward ID and plan approval. 
6. Authorized representative – Foreign producers must appoint a BC-based agent or enroll via EPRA (acting as agent). 
7. Reporting deadline – Annual reports due by March 31 for the prior calendar year. 
8. Who assumes responsibility? – Producers: register, report, finance EHFs. – EPRA BC (PRO): organizes collection/drop-off, contracts processors, publishes metrics. – Ministry: approves plans, audits, enforces compliance.
9. Duties of each group

• Producers: submit plan, supply data, pay EHFs, fund outreach.
• PRO (EPRA): manage logistics (depots, transport, processing), data verification, annual reporting.
• Processors/Transporters: ERS-compliant recycling/disposal.
• Government: monitor compliance, levy penalties for non-registration or misreporting.

1. Extended producer responsibility for EEE in Manitoba – Legal basis: Electrical and Electronic Equipment Stewardship Regulation (MR 17/2010) under the Waste Reduction and Prevention (WRAP) Act empowers EPR for EEE. – Objectives: Prevent disposal of e-waste, recover valuable materials, limit illegal export. 
2. What the program includes – Scope: Televisions, computers, printers, scanners, phones, audio/video, peripherals, small appliances (excl. over-range microwaves). – Collection: > 40 Eco-Depots, drop-off via Recycle My Electronics™ network. – PRO: EPRA Manitoba manages collection, transports to ERS-certified processors. 
3. Who must register – Brand owners/producers of regulated EEE sold in MB (includes manufacturers, importers, distributors).
4. Threshold – No minimum: all regulated EEE stewards must register.
5. EPR registration procedure
   1. Review Regulation & Stewardship Plan on gov.mb.ca or EPRA MB site.
   2. Submit Stewardship Plan & registration to EPRA MB.
   3. Report annual supply tonnage by category.
   4. Pay EHFs (embedded in new product price).
   5. Receive Steward ID & program approval. 
6. Authorized representative – Foreign producers must appoint a MB-based agent or enroll via EPRA MB. 
7. Reporting deadline – Annual reports due by March 31 for prior year. (Check EPRA MB site for forms.) 
8. Who assumes responsibility? – Producers: plan submission, data reporting, EHF embedding. – EPRA MB (PRO): manage collection, transport, processing, outreach. – Government: plan approval, periodic audit, enforcement. 
9. Duties of each group

• Producers: register, embed EHFs, report tonnages, fund outreach.
• EPRA MB: coordinate depot network, ensure ERS compliance, publish annual results.
• Eco-Depots: host drop-offs, safely store e-waste.
• Regulator: approvals, audits, sanctions. 

1. Extended producer responsibility for EEE in New Brunswick – Legal basis: Designated Materials Regulation under the Clean Environment Act requires EPR for electronics. – Objectives: Divert e-waste, recover materials, reduce landfill dependency. 
2. What the program includes – Scope: TVs, computers, phones, audio/video, peripherals, small appliances. – Collection: Recycle My Electronics™ depots, municipal events (e.g., “Second Saturdays”). – PRO: EPRA NB, funded by EHFs on new EEE. 
3. Who must register – Producers: brand-owners, importers of regulated EEE sold into NB. – Stewards enroll via EPRA NB. 
4. Threshold – No threshold: all producers of regulated EEE must register. 
5. EPR registration procedure
   1. Download Steward Registration form from EPRA NB site.
   2. Submit product definitions & sales data.
   3. Remit EHFs per-item per category.
   4. Receive Steward ID & plan approval. 
6. Authorized representative – Foreign producers must appoint a NB-based agent or use EPRA NB as agent. 
7. Reporting deadline – Annual reporting & EHF remittance by June 30. 
8. Who assumes responsibility? – Producers: register, report, fund EHFs, awareness. – EPRA NB: manage drop-off network, contract processors, public outreach, annual reporting. – Government: approval of Designated Materials Regulation, compliance monitoring, enforcement. 
9. Duties of each group

• Producers: accurate data, EHFs, plan submission.
• EPRA NB: logistics, processor audits, outreach campaigns.
• Municipalities/Depots: host e-waste events, safe storage.
• Regulator: enforce, audit, levy fines. 

1. Extended producer responsibility for EEE in Newfoundland & Labrador – Legal basis: Product Stewardship Plan under the Environmental Protection Act (SNL 2002 c E-14.2) and subsequent Waste Management Regulations designate EPRA NL for EEE. – Objectives: Divert e-waste, recover materials, protect ecosystems. 
2. What the program includes – Scope: TVs, computers, phones, audio/video, peripherals, office equipment, small appliances. – Collection: EPRA NL drop-off depots, municipal events, retailer take-back. – PRO: EPRA NL, funded via EHFs on new products. 
3. Who must register – Stewards: producers, importers, brand-owners of regulated EEE sold in NL. 
4. Threshold – No threshold: all producers must register. 
5. EPR registration procedure
   1. Obtain Steward Registration package from EPRA NL site.
   2. Submit plan & tonnage data annually.
   3. Remit EHFs per unit sold.
   4. Receive Steward ID & approval letter. 
6. Authorized representative – Foreign producers appoint NL agent or EPRA NL as agent. 
7. Reporting deadline – Annual reporting & EHF remittance by June 30. 
8. Who assumes responsibility? – Producers: register, report, fund EHFs, outreach. – EPRA NL: network management, processor qualification, reporting. – Gov’t: oversight, audit, enforcement. 
9. Duties of each group

• Producers: plan compliance, data accuracy, EHF payment.
• EPRA NL: logistics (depots, transport), recycler ERS audits, public awareness.
• Municipal/retail hosts: host drop-off, safe handling.

1. Extended producer responsibility for EEE in Nova Scotia – Legal basis: Electronic Products Stewardship Regulations under the Environment Act designate EPR for EEE. – Objectives: Divert e-waste, recover resources, protect environment & worker safety. 
2. What the program includes – Scope: Computers, TVs, phones, audio/video, peripherals, small appliances, lighting devices. – Collection: EPRA Nova Scotia drop-off at Enviro-Depots & retail takeback. – Standards: Processors audited to ERS. 
3. Who must register – Stewards: producers, importers, brand-owners of regulated EEE in NS. 
4. Threshold – No minimum: all stewards must register. 
5. EPR registration procedure
   1. Download Stewardship Plan & guidelines from Divert NS site.
   2. Register via EPRA NS portal.
   3. Report annual sales volumes.
   4. Remit EHFs per-item.
   5. Receive Steward ID & approval. 
6. Authorized representative – Foreign producers appoint NS agent or use EPRA NS as agent. 
7. Reporting deadline – Annual EHF & data due by May 31. 
8. Who assumes responsibility? – Producers: register, pay EHFs, public outreach. – EPRA NS: operate Enviro-Depot network, contract ERS-audited processors, awareness. – Divert NS (Government): regulation approval, compliance oversight, enforcement. 
9. Duties of each group

• Producers: data accuracy, EHF embedding, plan compliance.
• EPRA NS: network management, processor verification, annual metrics.
• Municipal & Retail Hosts: host drop-offs, safe handling.
• Regulator: audit, sanction non-compliance. 

1. Extended producer responsibility for EEE in Ontario – Legal basis: O. Reg. 522/20 (EEE Regulation) under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016 mandates EPR for ITT/AV equipment. – Objectives: Ensure producers manage end-of-life electronics; meet collection & diversion targets. 
2. What the program includes – Scope: Information technology, telecommunications, audio/video (computers, phones, TVs, peripherals). – Collection: Recycle My Electronics network (retail-takeback, depot, municipal partnerships). – Standards: Processors audited to ERS; obligated stewards fund via EHFs. 
3. Who must register – Producers: manufacturers, importers, first sellers of regulated EEE in ON. – Deadline: registration by Nov 30, 2020; obligations effective Jan 1, 2021. 
4. Threshold – No threshold: all producers of regulated EEE must register. 
5. EPR registration procedure
   1. Register via EPRA ON online portal.
   2. Report annual supply data by EEE category.
   3. Remit EHFs per-unit sold.
   4. Receive Steward ID and compliance confirmation. 
6. Authorized representative – Foreign producers must appoint an Ontario-based agent or use EPRA as agent. 
7. Reporting deadline – Annual reports & EHF remittance by July 1 for prior calendar year. (Check EPRA ON site.) 
8. Who assumes responsibility? – Producers: plan, register, report, fund EHFs. – EPRA ON (PRO): operate takeback network, process, audit, report. – MECP: regulation approval, audits, enforcement. 
9. Duties of each group

• Producers: register, pay EHFs, supply accurate data.
• EPRA ON: manage collection logistics, ensure ERS compliance, public outreach.
• Processors: responsible recycling per ERS.

1. Extended producer responsibility for EEE in PEI – Legal basis: E-Waste Recycling Regulation under the Environmental Protection Act designates EPRA to manage EPR for EEE. – Objectives: Divert e-waste, recover metals & plastics, reduce landfill. 
2. What the program includes – Scope: Televisions, computers, phones, audio/video, peripherals, small appliances; as of Oct 1 2024 expanded to fitness electronics (e-bikes, treadmills, smart watches). – Collection: > 100 drop-off locations via Recycle My Electronics™; IWMC hosts special collections for exercise electronics. 
3. Who must register – Stewards: producers, importers, brand-owners of regulated EEE in PEI. – > 2 500 collection sites nationally, including PEI depots. 
4. Threshold – No threshold: all stewards must register. 
5. EPR registration procedure
   1. Complete online Steward Registration via EPRA PEI portal.
   2. Submit product definitions & sales data.
   3. Pay EHFs per-category (EHF published on EPRA PEI site).
   4. Receive Steward ID & confirmation. 
6. Authorized representative – Foreign producers appoint PEI agent or use EPRA PEI as agent. 
7. Reporting deadline – Annual EHF & tonnage reports due by July 31. 
8. Who assumes responsibility? – Producers: register, remit EHFs, support outreach. – EPRA PEI: manage drop-off network, contract processors, provide public education. – IWMC (Government): enable depot access, host specialized collections, oversight. 
9. Duties of each group

• Producers: accurate reporting, EHF embedding, plan compliance.
• EPRA PEI: network logistics, processor audits, public awareness.
• IWMC/Depots: host drop-offs, sorting, storage.
• Regulator: enforcement, plan approval, audits. 

1. Extended producer responsibility for EEE in Québec – Legal basis: Regulation respecting the recovery and reclamation of products by enterprises (Q-2, r. 40.1) under the Environment Quality Act mandates EPR for EEE. – Objectives: Encourage producers to recover e-waste, minimize environmental impact, and foster circularity. 
2. What the program includes – Scope: TVs, computers, phones, audio/video, peripherals, small appliances. – Collection: > 1 000 authorized drop-off points (municipal ecocentres, retailers, smartbins). – PRO: EPRA-Québec funds via EHFs applied to new product prices. – Standards: Recycler Qualification Office (RQO) approved facilities using ERS. 
3. Who must register – Stewards: manufacturers, importers, distributors, brand-owners selling EEE in QC. – List: > 1 700 stewards registered. 
4. Threshold – No threshold: any producer of regulated EEE must register. 
5. EPR registration procedure
   1. Obtain Steward Registration package from EPRA-QC.
   2. Submit plan & product definitions on EPRA portal.
   3. Report annual sales volumes per category.
   4. Remit EHFs according to fee schedule.
   5. Receive Steward ID & plan approval. 
6. Authorized representative – Non-Canadian producers must appoint a Québec-based agent or use EPRA-QC as agent. 
7. Reporting deadline – Annual declarations due April 30 for previous year. – Audits: independent audit every 3 years or upon request. 
8. Who assumes responsibility? – Producers: register, report, fund EHFs, public education. – EPRA-QC (PRO): operate drop-off network, ensure RQO compliance, collect/report data. – RQO: audit recyclers, verify ERS adherence. – Government: monitor, enforce, update regulations. 
9. Duties of each group

• Producers: plan submission, EHF remittance, data accuracy.
• EPRA-QC: logistics (depots, transport), recycler qualification, outreach.
• RQO: facility audits, ERS enforcement.
• Government: regulation updates, compliance oversight, sanctions. 

1. Extended producer responsibility for EEE in Saskatchewan – Legal basis: The Electronic Equipment Stewardship Regulations under The Environmental Management and Protection Act (2002) mandate industry stewardship for end-of-life electronics. – Objectives: Pioneer industry-led EPR, divert e-waste, ensure safe processing. 
2. What the program includes – Scope: TVs, computers, audio/video, peripherals, cell phones, small appliances; slated expansion to small electronics (cell phones, power tools). – Collection: > 100 drop-off locations (SARCAN depots, retailers, community events). – PRO: EPRA-Saskatchewan operating Recycle My Electronics™ to meet Electronics Recycling Standard (ERS). 
3. Who must register – First sellers (stewards): manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers placing regulated EEE into SK. 
4. Threshold – No threshold: all stewards of regulated EEE must register. 
5. EPR registration procedure
   1. Review Product Definitions and EHF schedule on EPRA SK site.
   2. Complete online Steward Registration via ReportAll (3R) portal.
   3. Submit annual tonnage by product category.
   4. Remit EHFs per-item per-category.
   5. Receive Steward ID & compliance confirmation. 
6. Authorized representative – Non-Canadian producers appoint a Canadian agent or enroll via EPRA SK. 
7. Reporting deadline – Annual EHF & tonnage reports due by March 31. (Verify via EPRA SK portal.) 
8. Who assumes responsibility? – Producers: enroll, report, fund EHFs, support public awareness. – EPRA SK (PRO): collection logistics, processor verification, public education, annual metrics. – Ministry: plan approval, compliance audits, enforcement. 
9. Duties of each group

• Producers: EPR plan submission, data accuracy, EHF remittance.
• EPRA: operate depot network, select ERS-audited recyclers, publish performance.
• Municipalities/Depots: host drop-off points, safe handling.
• Government: regulatory oversight, audits, penalties for non-compliance. 

Extended producer responsibility for packaging in Alberta

What the package includes

Who must register

Threshold

EPR registration procedure in Alberta

1. Register through the ARMA Producer Portal.
2. Submit collection & management plans for verification by April 1, 2024.
3. Implement EPR system by April 1, 2025 and report annually.

Authorized representative

Reporting Deadline

Who Assumes Responsibility?

Duties of Each Group

• Producers: register; verify plans; fund collection & recycling.
• ARMA: manage contractor networks; verify compliance; set recovery targets.

Extended producer responsibility for packaging in British Columbia

What the package includes

• Primary, secondary & tertiary packaging.
• Service packaging (pizza boxes, carry-out bags).
• Packaging components and ancillary elements.
• “Paper packaging” from cellulosic sources (including bamboo, hemp).

Who must register

Threshold

• Flat-fee option for producers supplying ≤ 15 000 kg/year of PPP.
• All others pay fee-per-kg with no de minimis exemption.

EPR registration procedure in British Columbia

1. Enroll via Recycle BC’s Producer Portal.
2. Declare annual tonnages by material.
3. Choose per-kg fee schedule or flat-fee tier.
4. Submit payment quarterly.

Authorized representative

Reporting Deadline

Who Assumes Responsibility?

Duties of Each Group

• Producers: register; report materials; pay fees.
• Recycle BC: operate collection network; ensure 79.6 % recovery (2023) of PPP; build infrastructure (audit centre).

Extended producer responsibility for packaging in Manitoba

What the package includes

Who must register

Threshold

EPR registration procedure in Manitoba

1. Sign a Producer Agreement with MMSM.
2. Report annual tonnes by material using MMSM’s online system.
3. Pay fees (cents/kg) based on four-step fee methodology.

Authorized representative

Reporting Deadline

Who Assumes Responsibility?

Duties of Each Group

• Producers: report; pay fees.
• MMSM: operate collection; coordinate municipalities; set annual targets.

Extended producer responsibility for packaging in New Brunswick

What the package includes

Who must register

Threshold

EPR registration procedure in New Brunswick

1. Register via the Recycle NB Stewardship Plan.
2. Submit Declaration of Designated Materials weights.
3. Pay fees per material schedule.

Authorized representative

Reporting Deadline

• If self-reporting: May 31 (own reporting).
• Producer Report to Divert NS—but for NB, Recycle NB portal deadlines align with May 31.

Who Assumes Responsibility?

Duties of Each Group

• Producers: register; report; fund program.
• Recycle NB: implement collection; monitor performance; invoice producers.

Extended producer responsibility for packaging in Nova Scotia

What the package includes

Who must register

Threshold

EPR registration procedure in Nova Scotia

1. Register on the WeRecycle Portal.
2. Sign National Producer Services Agreement (NPSA).
3. Report designated material weights - pay fees per material list.

Authorized representative

Reporting Deadline

Who Assumes Responsibility?

Duties of Each Group

• Producers: register; report; fund system.
• Divert NS/Circular Materials: manage data collection; allocate targets; invoice producers.

Extended producer responsibility for packaging in Ontario

What the package includes

• Beverage containers.
• Glass containers.
• Flexible plastics.
• Rigid plastics.
• Metals.
• Paper products.
• Certified compostable products and packaging.

Who must register

Threshold

• Paper: 9 000 kg.
• Rigid plastic: 2 000 kg.
• Flexible plastic: 2 000 kg.
• Glass: 1 000 kg.
• Metal: 1 000 kg.
• Beverage containers: 1 000 kg.

EPR registration procedure in Ontario

1. Create an account on the RPRA Registry.
2. Complete the Producer Registration form and indicate chosen PRO (or self-manage).
3. Submit proof of revenue, contact details, and material supply estimates.
4. Receive confirmation and RPRA account credentials.

Authorized representative

Reporting Deadline

• Supply report (previous calendar year’s weight): due May 31 each year (next: May 31, 2025).
• Performance report (collection/management data): due by July 31, 2024 for 2023 performance (transitional).

Who Assumes Responsibility?

• Brand owner (holds or licenses the trademark).
• Importer/first supplier (if no Canadian brand owner).
• Retailer (if neither of above is resident).

Duties of Each Group

• Producers: register with RPRA - report supply data; pay annual program fees.
• PROs: operate collection/management systems; provide promotion & education - submit aggregate reports.
• Processors: register and report performance (primary processors by May 31, 2024) - sort, bale and prepare materials.

Extended producer responsibility for packaging in Quebec

What the package includes

• Primary, secondary and tertiary packaging.
• Printed matter (labels, flyers, booklets).
• Glass, metal, plastic (rigid & flexible), paperboard and corrugated cardboard.

Who must register

Threshold

EPR registration procedure in Quebec

1. Sign the Membership Contract with ÉEQ via their online portal.
2. Submit the Materials Report detailing weights and categories.
3. Pay the Producer Financial Participation (PFP) as per the annual Schedule of Contributions.

Authorized representative

Reporting Deadline

Who Assumes Responsibility?

Duties of Each Group.

• Report marketed materials.
• Pay annual fees.
• Apply ÉEQ’s ecodesign guidance.

• Calculate costs.
• Aggregate member reporting.
• Manage curbside collection financing
• Publish ecodesign & recyclability guidelines.

Extended producer responsibility for packaging in Saskatchewan

What the package includes

Who must register

Threshold

EPR registration procedure in Saskatchewan

1. Sign membership with MMSW or SK Recycles.
2. Report annual PPP tonnages via PRO portal.
3. Pay share of 75 % of recycling costs.

Authorized representative

Reporting Deadline

Who Assumes Responsibility?

Duties of Each Group

• Producers: register; report; fund 75 % of system.
• MMSW: manage collection; liaise with municipalities & First Nations - set targets.