Canada

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging in British Columbia

Who must register for packaging EPR in British Columbia

• All producers who supply packaging or paper products to British Columbia households—brand-owners, importers, distributors—must register with Recycle 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)

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

• Enroll via Recycle British Columbia’s Producer Portal
• Declare annual tonnages by material
• Choose per-kg fee schedule or flat-fee tier
• Submit payment quarterly

Authorized representative

Reporting deadline

Who assumes responsibility?

Duties of each group

• Producers: register; report materials; pay fees
• Recycle British Columbia: operate collection network; ensure 79.6 % recovery (2023) of Packaging and Paper Products - build infrastructure (audit centre)

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging in Manitoba

Who must register for packaging EPR in Manitoba

• Producers of Packaging and Paper Products must register with Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba (MMSM) or enroll in a Producer Responsibility Organization recognized by MMSM.

What the package includes

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

Threshold

EPR registration procedure in Manitoba

• Sign a Producer Agreement with MMSM
• Report annual tonnes by material using MMSM’s online system
• 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 (EPR) for packaging in New Brunswick

Who must register for packaging EPR in New Brunswick

• Brand-holders/owners offering packaging & paper products for sale/distribution in New Brunswick must register with Recycle New Brunswick.

What the package includes

Under the EPR regulation in New Brunswick, producers are responsible for the following categories of materials:

Paper and Packaging-Like Products, including:

• Primary packaging

• Secondary packaging

• Transport packaging

Primary Packaging: Packaging that is directly in contact with the product and intended for the end consumer.

Secondary Packaging : Used to group multiple products together for sale or display, but not intended for long-term use.

Transport Packaging : Materials used during distribution or shipping, primarily for protection and logistics, not typically seen by the consumer.

Threshold

EPR registration procedure in New Brunswick

• Register via the Recycle New Brunswick Stewardship Plan
• Submit Declaration of Designated Materials weights
• Pay fees per material schedule

Authorized representative

• You must submit your report by May 31

• This includes data on designated materials (e.g. packaging and paper) you supplied to New Brunswick

Who assumes responsibility?

Duties of each group

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

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging in Nova Scotia

Who must register for packaging EPR in Nova Scotia

• Companies supplying designated materials must register with Divert Nova Scotia (via WeRecycle portal) by January 1, 2024.

What the package includes

Packaging, Paper Products & Packaging-Like Products, including:

Material Types Covered:

• Paper

• Glass

• Metal

• Plastic

• Composite materials (e.g. juice boxes, chip bags)

This includes:

• Consumer packaging (e.g., cereal boxes, bottles, wrappers)

• Printed paper (e.g., flyers, office paper, newspapers)

• Packaging-like products
  (items sold that serve a packaging function, like gift wrap or sandwich bags—even if not used by the producer directly)

Threshold

EPR registration procedure in Nova Scotia

• Register on the WeRecycle Portal
• Sign National Producer Services Agreement (NPSA)
• 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 Nova Scotia /Circular Materials: manage data collection; allocate targets; invoice producers

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging in Ontario

Who must register for packaging EPR in Ontario

• Any entity that supplies Blue Box material to Ontario consumers—including brand-owners, importers, first-suppliers and ICI (industrial, commercial, institutional) users—must register with RPRA.

What the package includes

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

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

• Create an account on the RPRA Registry
• Complete the Producer Registration form and indicate chosen PRO (or self-manage)
• Submit proof of revenue, contact details, and material supply estimates
• 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 (EPR) for packaging in Quebec

Who must register for packaging EPR in Quebec

• All brand-holders, distributors or first-suppliers of containers, packaging or printed paper in Quebec must become ÉEQ members.

What the package includes

EPR program in Québec applies to all containers, packaging, and printed materials placed on the consumer market.

This includes:

Packaging (all levels):

• Primary packaging: in direct contact with the product (e.g. yogurt cup, beverage bottle)
• Secondary packaging: groups multiple units (e.g. shrink wrap around six-packs)
• Tertiary packaging: used for shipping/distribution (e.g. pallets, boxes)

Printed Matter:

• Labels, leaflets, brochures, flyers, booklets — whether attached to the product or distributed separately

Material Types:

• Glass
• Metal
• Plastic (rigid and flexible)
• Paperboard
• Corrugated cardboard

Threshold

EPR registration procedure in Quebec

• Sign the Membership Contract with ÉEQ via their online portal
• Submit the Materials Report detailing weights and categories
• 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 (EPR) for packaging in Saskatchewan

Who must register for packaging EPR in Saskaechewan

• Producers marketing Packaging and Paper Products to Saskatchewan households must join MMSW or another designated Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO).

What the package includes

Under Saskatchewan’s EPR regulations, producers are responsible for all household packaging and paper products (PPP) placed on the consumer market.

This includes:

Packaging (all levels):

• Primary packaging: Directly contains the product (e.g. shampoo bottles, food wrappers)

• Secondary packaging: Groups items for sale/display (e.g. cardboard sleeves, multi-pack wrap)

• Tertiary packaging: Used for distribution/logistics (e.g. shipping boxes, pallets)

Paper Products:

• Printed marketing materials
  (e.g. flyers, brochures, instruction booklets)

• Office-type paper delivered to households

• Envelopes, catalogues, and inserts

Threshold

EPR registration procedure in Saskatchewan

• Sign membership with MMSW or SK Recycles
• Report annual PPP tonnages via PRO portal
• 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

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) for EEE in Alberta

• Legal basis: Extended Producer Responsibility Regulation (Alta. Reg. 194/2022) under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act obliges producers to manage end-of-life electronics
• Objectives: Shift waste management costs to producers; enhance recycling infrastructure

Who must register for EEE EPR in Alberta

• All producers (manufacturers, importers, brand-owners) placing EEE into Alberta’s residential stream.

What the program includes

• Scope: Computer equipment, TVs, office electronics; since April 1, 2025 pilot-expanded to small appliances, power tools, e-bikes, lawn/garden electronics, cell phones, audio-visual devices, musical instruments, video game consoles, toys
• Collection: 365 depots, curbside pilots, municipal partnerships
• Producer Responsibility Organization : Circular Materials (formerly ARMA e-pilot) administers collection, processing, and reporting

Threshold

• No minimum: every producer of regulated EEE must register
• Fee tiers apply above volume thresholds per the Circular Materials fee schedule

EPR registration procedure

• Classify outputs as regulated EEE
• Register via Circular Materials’ online portal
• Report annual supply tonnages by category
• Pay oversight + variable fees
• Receive Producer ID & program confirmation

Authorized representative

• Non-Canadian producers must appoint a Canadian representative or use Circular Materials as their agent Reporting deadline
• Annual supply data due by June 30 (with third-party verification required from 2026)

Who assumes responsibility?

• Producers: register, report, fund EHFs, support outreach
• Circular Materials: manage program operations, fund collection, process, publish performance
• Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA): regulatory oversight, audits, enforcement

Duties of each group

• Producers: accurate reporting, fee payment, PRO enrollment
• PRO (Circular Materials): logistics (depots, transport), processing, public education
• Municipalities/Contractors: deliver collection services under PRO agreements
• ARMA: approve regulations, audit compliance, impose penalties

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) 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

Who must register for EEE EPR in British Columbia

• Stewards: Manufacturers, importers, brand-owners of regulated EEE sold into BC
• Criteria: Any entity placing any amount of EEE into the BC residential market

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)

Threshold

EPR registration procedure

• Determine obligation using EPRA’s “Are You a Steward?” tool
• Sign an online Steward Agreement with EPRA BC
• Submit annual EEE supply data (tonnage by category)
• Remit Environmental Handling Fees (EHFs) based on material type & weight
• Receive Steward ID and plan approval

Authorized representative

Reporting deadline

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

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

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) 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

Who must register for EEE EPR in Manitoba

• Brand owners/producers of regulated EEE sold in MB (includes manufacturers, importers, distributors).

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
• Producer Responsibility Organization: EPRA Manitoba manages collection, transports to ERS-certified processors

Threshold

EPR registration procedure

• Review Regulation & Stewardship Plan on gov.mb.ca or EPRA MB site
• Submit Stewardship Plan & registration to EPRA MB
• Report annual supply tonnage by category
• Pay EHFs (embedded in new product price)
• Receive Steward ID & program approval

Authorized representative

Reporting deadline

Who assumes responsibility?

• Producers: plan submission, data reporting, EHF embedding
• EPRA MB (Producer Responsibility Organization): manage collection, transport, processing, outreach
• Government: plan approval, periodic audit, enforcement

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

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) 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

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

Threshold

EPR registration procedure

• Download Steward Registration form from EPRA New Brunswick site
• Submit product definitions & sales data
• Remit EHFs per-item per category
• Receive Steward ID & plan approval

Authorized representative

Reporting deadline

Who assumes responsibility?

• Producers: register, report, fund EHFs, awareness
• EPRA New Brunswick : manage drop-off network, contract processors, public outreach, annual reporting
• Government: approval of Designated Materials Regulation, compliance monitoring, enforcement

Duties of each group

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

Extended producer responsibility for EEE (EPR) 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 Newfounland & Labrador for EEE
• Objectives: Divert e-waste, recover materials, protect ecosystems

Who must register for EEE EPR for Newfoundland & Labrador

• Stewards: producers, importers, brand-owners of regulated EEE sold in Newfounland & Labrador.

What the program includes

• Scope: TVs, computers, phones, audio/video, peripherals, office equipment, small appliances
• Collection: EPRA Newfounland  drop-off depots, municipal events, retailer take-back
• PRO: EPRA Newfounland , funded via EHFs on new products

Threshold

EPR registration procedure

• Obtain Steward Registration package from EPRA Newfounland & Labrador site
• Submit plan & tonnage data annually
• Remit EHFs per unit sold
• Receive Steward ID & approval letter

Authorized representative

Reporting deadline

Who assumes responsibility?

• Producers: register, report, fund EHFs, outreach
• EPRA Newfounland & Labrador : network management, processor qualification, reporting
• Gov’t: oversight, audit, enforcement

Duties of each group

• Producers: plan compliance, data accuracy, EHF payment
• EPRA Newfounland & Labrador : logistics (depots, transport), recycler ERS audits, public awareness
• Municipal/retail hosts: host drop-off, safe handling
• 8Regulatory bodies: approve plans, audit performance, impose penalties

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) 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

Who must register EEE EPR in Nova Scotia

• Stewards: producers, importers, brand-owners of regulated EEE in Nova Scotia

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

Threshold

EPR registration procedure

• Download Stewardship Plan & guidelines from Divert Nova Scotia site
• Register via EPRA Nova Scotia portal
• Report annual sales volumes
• Remit EHFs per-item
• Receive Steward ID & approval

Authorized representative

• Foreign producers appoint Nova Scotia agent or use EPRA Nova Scotia as agent
• Reporting deadline
• Annual EHF & data due by May 31

Who assumes responsibility?

• Producers: register, pay EHFs, public outreach
• EPRA Nova Scotia: operate Enviro-Depot network, contract ERS-audited processors, awareness
• Divert Nova Scotia (Government): regulation approval, compliance oversight, enforcement

Duties of each group

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

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) 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

Who must register EEE EPR in Ontario

• Producers: manufacturers, importers, first sellers of regulated EEE in Ontario
• Deadline: registration by Nov 30, 2020; obligations effective Jan 1, 2021

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

Threshold

EPR registration procedure

• Register via EPRA Ontario online portal
• Report annual supply data by EEE category
• Remit EHFs per-unit sold
• Receive Steward ID and compliance confirmation

Authorized representative

• Foreign producers must appoint an Ontario-based agent or use EPRA as agent
• Reporting deadline
• Annual reports & EHF remittance by July 1 for prior calendar year. (Check EPRA Ontario site.)

Who assumes responsibility?

• Producers: plan, register, report, fund EHFs
• EPRA Ontario (Producer Responsibility Organization): operate takeback network, process, audit, report
• MECP: regulation approval, audits, enforcement

Duties of each group

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

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) for EEE in Prince Edward Island

• 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

Who must register for EEE EPR in Prince Edward Island

• Stewards: producers, importers, brand-owners of regulated EEE in Prince Edward Island
• > 2 500 collection sites nationally, including Prince Edward Island depots

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

Threshold

EPR registration procedure

• Complete online Steward Registration via EPRA Prince Edward Island portal
• Submit product definitions & sales data
• Pay EHFs per-category (EHF published on EPRA Prince Edward Island site)
• Receive Steward ID & confirmation

Authorized representative

Reporting deadline

Who assumes responsibility?

• Producers: register, remit EHFs, support outreach
• EPRA Prince Edward Island : manage drop-off network, contract processors, provide public education
• IWMC (Government): enable depot access, host specialized collections, oversight

Duties of each group

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

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) for EEE in Québec

• Legal basis: Regulation respecting the recovery and reclamation of products by enterprises (Quebec-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

Who must register for EEE EPR in Quebec

• Stewards: manufacturers, importers, distributors, brand-owners selling EEE in Quebec
• List: > 1 700 stewards registered

What the program includes

• Scope: TVs, computers, phones, audio/video, peripherals, small appliances
• Collection: > 1 000 authorized drop-off points (municipal ecocentres, retailers, smartbins)
• Producer Responsibility Organisation: Electronic Products Recycling Association -Québec funds via EHFs applied to new product prices
• Standards: Recycler Qualification Office (RQO) approved facilities using ERS

Threshold

EPR registration procedure in Québec

• Obtain Steward Registration package from Electronic Products Recycling Association-Quebec
• Submit plan & product definitions on Electronic Products Recycling Association portal
• Report annual sales volumes per category
• Remit EHFs according to fee schedule
• Receive Steward ID & plan approval

Authorized representative

Reporting deadline

• Annual declarations due April 30 for previous year
• Audits: independent audit every 3 years or upon request

Who assumes responsibility?

• Producers: register, report, fund EHFs, public education
• Electronic Products Recycling Association-Quebec-  (PRO): operate drop-off network, ensure Recycler Qualification Office compliance, collect/report data
• Recycler Qualification Office: audit recyclers, verify ERS adherence
• Government: monitor, enforce, update regulations

Duties of each group

• Producers: plan submission, EHF remittance, data accuracy
• Electronic Products Recycling Association-Quebec : logistics (depots, transport), recycler qualification, outreach
• Recycler Qualification Office : facility audits, ERS enforcement
• Government: regulation updates, compliance oversight, sanctions

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) 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

Who must register for EEE EPR in Saskatchewan

• First sellers (stewards): manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers placing regulated EEE into Saskatchewan.

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)
• Producer Responsibility Organisation : EPRA-Saskatchewan operating Recycle My Electronics™ to meet Electronics Recycling Standard (ERS)

Threshold

EPR registration procedure

• Review Product Definitions and EHF schedule on EPRA SK site
• Complete online Steward Registration via ReportAll (3R) portal
• Submit annual tonnage by product category
• Remit EHFs per-item per-category
• Receive Steward ID & compliance confirmation

Authorized representative

Reporting deadline

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

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 (EPR) for batteries in Alberta

• Legal basis: Batteries are “single-use products” under Alberta’s Extended Producer Responsibility Regulation (Alta. Reg. 194/2022) to the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act
• Objectives: Transfer EOL costs to producers, improve recycling access, and reduce hazardous waste

Who must for batteries EPR register in Alberta

• Obligated producers: Any manufacturer, importer, or brand-owner placing regulated batteries into Alberta’s residential stream.

What the program includes

• Scope: Primary and rechargeable consumer batteries (alkaline, lithium metal, Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, small sealed lead-acid)
• Collection: ~ 365 drop-off depots, pilot curbside programs, municipal partnerships under Circular Materials
• Fees & targets: Flat oversight fee + variable fee tiers above supply thresholds; recovery metrics rising annually

Threshold

EPR registration procedure in Alberta

• Classify your battery products per definitions
• Complete the online Registration Form on the Circular Materials portal
• Submit annual tonnage by type
• Remit oversight & variable fees
• Receive Producer ID and program approval

Authorized representative

Reporting deadline

Who assumes responsibility?

• Producers: Register, report, fund costs
• Circular Materials (Producer Responsibility Organization): Administers collection, processing, and public outreach
• ARMA (Regulator): Audits stewardship plans and enforces compliance

Duties of each group

• Producers: Accurate data submission, fee payment, stakeholder communication
• Producer Responsibility Organization: Depot network management, processor audits, educational campaigns
• Municipal/Depot operators: Provide collection infrastructure
• Regulator (ARMA): Approve plans, audit compliance, impose sanctions

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) for batteries in British Columbia

• Legal basis: Batteries & cell-phones are designated under British Columbia ’s Recycling Regulation (Schedule 6) of the Environmental Management Act (schedules for “batteries and cellphones”)
• Objectives: Ensure producers finance end-of-life management, divert hazardous materials from landfill, and achieve year-on-year recovery targets for all chemistries

Who must register for batteries EPR in British Columbia

• Obligated producers: Battery manufacturers, appliance makers whose products contain batteries, importers, and certain distributors or retailers.

What the program includes

• Scope: All primary (alkaline, carbon zinc, lithium metal ≤ 2 kg) and rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Li-ion, small sealed lead-acid) household batteries
• Collection network: ~ 1 650 public & private drop-off sites, curbside & community events (Battery Blitz), First Nations Recycling Initiative
• Targets & metrics: Province-wide collections rose to 856 t in 2022, with annual growth targets (~ 1 % increase in awareness & collection) built into the Stewardship Plan

Threshold

EPR registration procedure in British Columbia

• Contact Call2Recycle Canada to express interest
• Sign the Call2Recycle Stewardship Agreement
• Classify your battery products per program definitions
• Report annual sales volumes (kg by chemistry/type)
• Remit fees (flat & variable) based on volumes
• Obtain Steward ID and plan confirmation

Authorized representative

Reporting deadline

Who assumes responsibility?

• Producers: Register, report, and fund the system
• Call2Recycle (Producer Responsibility Organization): Operate collection, sorting, and processing; conduct consumer outreach
• Local hosts (retailers, municipalities): Provide drop-off points
• Ministry of Environment: Oversee compliance, audit, enforce

Duties of each group

• Producers: Execute Steward Agreement, ensure data accuracy, remit fees, support promotions
• Producer Responsibility Organization: Maintain network, audit processors to ERS, publish annual performance
• Collection hosts: Safely receive, store, and ship batteries
• Government: Approve plans, audit data, levy penalties for non-compliance

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) for batteries in Manitoba

Who must register for batteries EPR in Manitoba

• Producers: Brand-owners/importers of regulated electronics. Rechargeable batteries are included by default.

What the program includes

Threshold

EPR registration procedure

• Submit Stewardship Plan to EPRA Manitoba
• Report electronics & battery tonnage
• Fees embedded in new product price (EHFs)
• Receive Steward ID

Who assumes responsibility?

• Producers: Plan submission, data reporting
• EPRA Manitoba (Producer Responsibility Organization): Collection & processing of electronics & batteries, outreach
• Government: Compliance oversight

Duties of each group

• Producers: Remit EHFs, report accurately
• Producer Responsibility Organization: Depot network management, ERS audits
• Eco-Depots: Battery collection
• Regulator: Audits, enforcement

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) for batteries in New Brunswick

Who must register for batteries EPR in New Brunswick

• Producers: All brand-owners/importers of regulated rechargeable batteries & cell-phones.

What the program includes

Threshold

EPR registration procedure

• Download & complete the EPRA New Brunswick Steward Registration form
• Submit sales data & product definitions
• Remit EHFs per unit
• Receive Steward ID & approval

Authorized representative

• Foreign producers: Appoint NB-based agent or use EPRA New Brunswick as agent.

Reporting deadline

Who assumes responsibility?

• Producers: Register, remit EHFs, support outreach
• EPRA New Brunswick (Producer Responsibility Organization): Operate collection, process batteries, report annually.Government: Monitor compliance, enforce

Duties of each group

• Producers: Data accuracy, EHF remittance
• Producer Responsibility Organization: Depot network, processor audits, public communications
• Collection hosts: Host batteries, safe handling
• Regulator: Plan approval, audits, sanctions

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) for batteries in Nova Scotia

Who must register for batteries EPR in Nova Scotia

• Stewards: Producers of regulated electronics (includes rechargeable batteries).

What the program includes

Threshold

EPR registration procedure

• Register via the EPRA NS portal
• Report annual volumes
• Remit EHFs
• Receive Steward ID

Authorized representative

Reporting deadline

Who assumes responsibility?

• Producers: Register, fund EPR
• EPRA Nova Scotia (Producer Responsibility Organization): Collection network, processor certification, outreach
• Divert Nova Scotia: Oversight & enforcement

Duties of each group

• Producers: Data accuracy, EHF payment
• Producer Responsibility Organization: Depot management, ERS audits, metrics
• Depots/Retailers: Host drop-offs
• Regulator: Audit, sanctions

Extended producer responsibility for Batteries in Ontario

Who must register for batteries EPR in Ontario

What the program includes

Threshold

EPR registration procedure

• Sign a Stewardship Agreement.
• Report volumes annually.Remit agreed fees.

Authorized representative

Reporting deadline

Who assumes responsibility?

• Producers: Voluntary registration & funding.
• Call2Recycle: Network management.
• Municipalities: HHW depot collections.

Duties of each group

• Producers: Fund and support bin networks.
• Producer Responsibility Organization: Maintain collection sites, process batteries.
• Municipal HHW: Provide depot access.
• Regulator: Offer guidance, no enforcement.

Extended producer responsibility for Batteries in Québec

• Legal basis: Regulation respecting the recovery and reclamation of products by enterprises (Q-2, r. 40.1) - framework regulation that, via Chapter VI, includes "batteries and accumulators" in Division X.
• Objectives: Assign full recovery responsibility to producers, ensure safe handling of hazardous cells, and reach annual recovery targets.

Who must register for batteries EPR in Quebec

What the program includes

• Scope: Portable primary & rechargeable batteries; specialized take-back through RECYC-QUÉBEC-authorized organizations.
• Take-back: Ecocentres, retail collection points, municipal events.

Threshold

EPR registration procedure

• Obtain registration package from RECYC-QUÉBEC.
• Submit product definitions & recovery plan.
• Report annual quantities by subtype.
• Remit fees per fee schedule.
• Receive Steward ID.

Authorized representative

Reporting deadline

Who assumes responsibility?

• Producers: Register, report, fund EPR.
• RECYC-QUÉBEC (Producer Responsibility Organization): Oversee drop-off network, audit recyclers.
• Ministry: Enforcement & plan approval.

Duties of each group

• Producers: Plan compliance, accurate reporting, fee payment.
• Producer Responsibility Organization: Manage network, Recycler Qualification Office oversight.
• Municipal & Retail hosts: Collection infrastructure.
• Government: Compliance audits, sanctioning.

Extended producer responsibility for batteries in Saskatchewan

• Legal basis: Designated Materials Regulation under the Environmental Management and Protection Act lists “battery-containing electronics,” but no stand-alone battery EPR. Rechargeable batteries are collected via Recycle My Electronics™ under EPRA-Saskatchewan's electronics program.
• Objectives: Ensure safe recycling of rechargeable batteries with electronics, reduce hazardous waste.

Who must register for batteries EPR in Saskatchewan

What the program includes

• Scope: Rechargeable batteries embedded in EEE (cell phones, laptops, power tools).
• Primary single-use batteries not mandated, but many retailers host Call2Recycle bins voluntarily.

Threshold

EPR registration procedure

• Register on the ReportAll (3R) portal.
• Submit electronics & battery tonnage.
• Pay per-unit Environmental Handling Fees (EHFs).
• Receive Steward ID and compliance notice.
• (Source: EPRA-SK registration guide)

Authorized representative

Reporting deadline

Who assumes responsibility?

• Producers: Enroll, report, fund EHFs.
• EPRA-SK (Producer Responsibility Organization): Collection logistics for electronics & batteries, processor audits.
• Government: Plan approval, audits, enforcement.

Duties of each group

• Producers: Submit accurate data, remittance of EHFs.
• Producer Responsibility Organization: Depot network, ERS-compliant recycling, public outreach.
• Municipal/Depot hosts: Host drop-off sites.
• Regulator: Audit compliance, issue penalties.

Extended producer responsibility for Chemicals & Paints in Alberta

Who must register for batteries EPR in Alberta

What the program includes

• Scope: Flammable, corrosive, toxic consumer products—including paints, coatings, solvents, pesticides, oil containers, antifreeze.
• Collection: Municipal depots, retail take-back, community events; Producer Responsibility Organization-run curbside pilots.
• Targets & metrics: Annual material collection verification by ARMA; incremental recovery growth targets.

Threshold

EPR registration procedure in Alberta

1. Classify HSP products per ARMA definitions.
2. Register online via ARMA's portal as either an individual producer or through a Producer Responsibility Organization.
3. Submit annual supply volumes by product category.
4. Remit oversight and variable fees.
5. Receive Producer ID & program confirmation.

Authorized representative

Reporting deadline

Who assumes responsibility?

• Producers: Data reporting, fee payment.ARMA (Regulator): Oversight, plan approvals, enforcement.
• Producer Responsibility Organization (e.g., Product Care): Collection logistics, processing audits, public education.

Duties of each group

• Producers: Accurate classification & reporting, timely fee remittance.
• ARMA: Audit stewardship plans, enforce compliance.
• Producer Responsibility Organization: Establish drop-off sites, transport, recycle/energy-recover materials.
• Municipal bodies/hosts: Provide accessible collection locations.

Extended producer responsibility for Chemicals & Paints in British Columbia

Who must register for chemicals EPR in British Columbia

What the program includes

• Scope: All consumer architectural paints (water-based, oil-based), primers, stains, paint aerosols, and empty paint containers (≤ 25 L).
• Collection network: ~ 375 Return-It™ drop-off depots, municipal HHW depots, community events, plus “PaintShare” reuse bins.
• Recovery & processing: Paint sorted by chemistry for reblending, energy recovery, or environmentally safe disposal. Vendor-qualification ensures compliant processing.

Threshold

EPR registration procedure in British Columbia

1. Contact Product Care Association (“PCA”) British Columbia  to request the Stewardship Agreement.
2. Execute the Agreement and classify products per PCA definitions.
3. Report annual sales volumes (L by product type) via PCA's online portal.
4. Remit Environmental Handling Fees (EHFs) based on fee schedule.
5. Receive Steward ID and Plan Approval from the Ministry.

Authorized representative

Reporting deadline

Who assumes responsibility?

• Producers: Registration, reporting, fee payment.
• PCA (Producer Responsibility Organization): Operate collection network, audit processors, consumer outreach.
• Drop-off hosts: Secure storage, shipping to processors.
• Ministry of Environment: Plan approval, compliance audits, enforcement.

Duties of each group

• Producers: Timely data & fee submission, brand communication on collection sites.
• PCA: Network logistics, processor qualification, annual performance reporting.
• Hosts: Safe handling of hazardous liquids, maintain records.
• Regulator: Inspect sites, levy penalties for non-compliance.

Extended producer responsibility for Chemicals & Paints in Manitoba

Who must register for chemicals EPR in Manitoba

What the program includes

• Scope: Architectural paints, coatings, aerosols; empty containers.
• Collection: 15 Eco-Depots across MB; retailer take-back pilots.

Threshold

EPR registration procedure in Manitoba

1. Engage with a voluntary steward (e.g., PCA Manitoba ).
2. Sign participation agreement.
3. Report volumes (if required).
4. Remit fees.

Authorized representative

Reporting deadline

Who assumes responsibility?

Duties of each group

• Stewards: fund and supply program guidelines.
• Depots/hosts: secure handling, forwarding to processors.
• PRO/organizers: coordinate logistics, public outreach.

Extended producer responsibility for Chemicals & Paints in New Brunswick

Who must register for chemicals EPR in New Brunswick

What the program includes

• Scope: Architectural paints, coatings, aerosols; empty containers.
• Collection: 65 HHW drop-off sites, retail pilot bins; PaintShare reuse program.

Threshold

EPR registration procedure in New Brunswick

1. Download & complete the PCA New Brunswick Stewardship form.
2. Submit product definitions & volumes.
3. Remit EHFs.
4. Receive Steward ID.

Authorized representative

Reporting deadline

Who assumes responsibility?

Duties of each group

• Stewards: Provide accurate data, fees.
• PCA: Manage logistics, processor audits.
• Hosts: Safe collection, storage, shipment.

Extended producer responsibility for Chemicals & Paints in Newfoundland & Labrador

What the program includes

• Scope: Architectural paints, coatings, aerosols; empty containers.
• Collection: 60 + collection sites (bottle depots, municipal depots); PaintShare reuse.
• Processing: PCA-contracted processors reblend/energy-recover paint.

Who must register for chemicals EPR in Newfoundland & Labrador

Threshold

EPR registration procedure in Newfoundland & Labrador

• Submit stewardship plan to MMSB for approval.
• Sign Agreement & define collection network.
• Report volumes annually.
• Remit EHFs as per fee schedule.

Authorized representative

Reporting deadline

Who assumes responsibility?

Duties of each group

• Stewards: Plan compliance, data accuracy, fee payment.
• Product Care Association (PCA) : Network management, processor audits, annual reporting.
• Multi-Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB) : Plan approval, compliance enforcement.
• Hosts: Collection, storage, safe handling.

Extended producer responsibility for Chemicals & Paints in Nova Scotia

Who must register for chemicals EPR in Nova Scotia

What the program includes

• Scope: Architectural paints, stains, aerosols (household & industrial).
• Collection: Enviro-depots™, retail partners, municipal facilities; PaintShare reuse.

Threshold

EPR registration procedure in Nova Scotia

1. Submit program plan to Nova Scotia Environment by the brand owner or via the Resource Recovery Fund Board (RRFB).
2. Enter either direct stewardship or RRFB agreement.
3. Report annual paint volumes.
4. Remit EHFs set by regulation.

Authorized representative

Reporting deadline

Who assumes responsibility?

Duties of each group

• Stewards: Program design, data, fees.
• PCA: Administer plan, maintain network, audit processors.
• RRFB/Divert NS: Approve plans, monitor performance.
• Hosts: Provide accessible drop-off and reuse services.

Extended producer responsibility for Chemicals & Paints in Ontario

Who must register for chemicals EPR in Ontario

What the program includes

• Scope: Architectural paints, primers, stains, industrial aerosols, paint containers.
• Collection: Producer-funded pick-up & drop-off via PROs; municipal HHW depots.
• Programs: Multiple registered PROs (e.g., Product Care, CSSA) offer competitive services.

Threshold

EPR registration procedure in Ontario

• Register as a Producer or appoint a Pro ducer Responsibility Organization via the Digital Reporting Service (DRS).
• Submit product definitions and annual sales volumes.
• Remit EHFs per unit or volume.
• Receive Producer ID and compliance confirmation.

Authorized representative

Reporting deadline

Who assumes responsibility?

• Producers: Enrollment, reporting, fees.
• RPRA (Regulator): Plan approval, audits, enforcement.
• Producer Responsibility Organization: Operate collection, processing, reporting services.
• Municipal depots: Accept paint from residents.

Duties of each group

• Producers: Ensure accurate reporting, timely payments.
• Producer Responsibility Organization: Maintain network, audit downstream processors.
• RPRA: Issue compliance orders, administrative penalties.
• Municipal hosts: Provide safe, accessible collection facilities.

Extended producer responsibility for Chemicals & Paints in Prince Edward Island

Who must register for chemicals EPR in Prince Edward Island

What the program includes

• Scope: Architectural paints, coatings, aerosols; empty containers.
• Collection: 6 Island Waste Management Corporation (IWMC) depots; PaintShare bins.

Threshold

EPR registration procedure in Prince Edward Island

1. Obtain Minister-approved stewardship program template.
2. Submit program for approval to IWMC/Minister.
3. Report annual collection volumes.
4. Remit $10,000 annual program fee (flat fee).

Authorized representative

Reporting deadline

Who assumes responsibility?

• Stewards
• IWMC
• PCA
• Depots.

Duties of each group

• Stewards: Program operation per approved plan, fee payment.
• IWMC: Issue approvals, enforce regulations.
• PCA: Collect, transport, process paint.
• Hosts: Receive and store products safely.

Extended producer responsibility for Chemicals & Paints in Québec

Who must register for chemicals EPR in Quebec

What the program includes

Threshold

EPR registration procedure in Québec

• Develop a recovery plan per Art.5 & ​​6 of Q-2, r.40.1.
• Submit plan & Product definitions to RECYC-QUÉBEC.
• Report annual quantities by subtype.
• Remit fees per approved fee schedule.
• Receive Steward ID & plan approval.

Authorized representative

Reporting deadline

Who assumes responsibility?

• Producers: Registration, reporting, funding.
• Producer Responsibility Organization (e.g., Product Care Québec): Plan implementation, network management.
• Ministère de l’Environnement: Oversight, enforcement audits.

Duties of each group

• Producers: Draft & adhere to recovery plans, accurate data.
• Pr oducer Responsibility Organization: Maintain collection infrastructure, process paints per environmental standards.
• Government: Approve plans, conduct audits, impose sanctions for breaches.

Extended producer responsibility for Chemicals & Paints in Saskatchewan

Who must register for chemicals EPR in Saskatchewan

What the program includes

• Scope: Residential architectural paints (latex, alkyd), primers, stains, aerosols; empty containers.
• Collection network: 70+ SARCAN depots and select retailers; PaintShare reuse.
• Processing: PCA-contracted processors reblend, recover energy, or properly dispose.

Threshold

EPR registration procedure

1. Contact PCA Saskatchewan to join the voluntary program.
2. Sign Membership Agreement.
3. Report supply volumes (if requested).
4. Remit agreed fees.

Authorized representative

Reporting deadline

Who assumes responsibility?

• Voluntary stewards: funding and data-sharing.
• PCA (Producer Responsibility Organization): collection network, processor oversight.
• SARCAN hosts: accept, store, ship paint.

Duties of each group

• Stewards: fund program, ensure material lists accuracy.
• PCA: manage location logistics, ensure environmental compliance.
• Hosts: maintain site safety, handle materials per guidelines.