The province reviews and approves the EPR plans to make sure outcomes and regulatory requirements are met.
Review the approved plans and annual reports below.
Each product under the regulation must be managed by an EPR plan approved by the ministry.
Annual reports must be submitted to show producer activities.
This list is sorted alphabetically by product type.
Batteries
Current approved plan:
Annual reports:
Historic plans and revisions:
Contact
For more information, contact Call2Recycle
Electronic equipment, devices, and e-transport products
Current approved plan:
Annual reports:
Historic plans and revisions:
Contact
For more information, contact EPRA
Current approved plan:
Annual reports:
Contact
For more information, contact the CBA
Large appliances
Current approved plan:
Annual reports:
Historic plans and revisions:
Contact
For more information, contact MARR
Lead-acid batteries
Current approved plan:
Annual reports:
Contact
For more information, contact CBA
Lighting equipment
Formerly ReGeneration and Product Care Association
Current approved plan:
Annual reports:
Historic plans and revisions:
March 2012: PCR Lights EPR Plan and Approval Letter
Contact
For more information, contact PCA
Current approved plan:
Annual reports:
Contact
For more information, contact McLaren Lighting
Current approved plan:
Annual reports:
Contact
For more information, contact WPE
Newsprint
Current approved plan:
Annual reports:
Contact
For more information, contact NMC
Outdoor power equipment
Current approved plan:
Annual reports:
Historic plans and revisions:
Contact
For more information, contact OPEIC
Paint and household hazardous waste
Formerly ReGeneration and Product Care Association
Current approved plan:
Annual reports:
Historic plans and revisions:
Contact
For more information, contact PCR
Pharmaceuticals
Current approved plan:
Current approved plan revisions:
Annual reports:
Contact
For more information, contact HPSA
Ready-to-drink beverage containers
Current approved plan:
Current approved plan revisions:
Annual reports:
Contact
For more information, contact Encorp Pacific (Canada)
Refillable alcoholic beverage containers
Formerly Brewer’s Distributor Ltd.
Product types:
Current approved plan
Annual reports:
Historic plans and revisions:
Contact
For more information, email Stewardship@bdl.ca
Residential packaging and paper products
Formerly Multi-Material BC
Current approved plan:
Current approved plan and revisions:
Annual reports:
Historic plans and revisions:
Contact
For more information, contact Recycle BC
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Formerly ReGeneration and Product Care Association and Alarm Recycle
Current approved plan:
Annual reports:
Contact
For more information, contact PCR
Technology and telecommunications
Current approved plan:
Annual reports:
Historic plans and revisions:
Contact
For more information, contact TELUS
Thermostats
Formerly Switch the 'Stat
Current approved plan:
Annual reports:
Contact
For more information, contact HRAI
Tires
Current approved plan:
Annual reports:
Historic plans and revisions:
Contact
For more information, contact TSBC
Used oil and antifreeze
Formerly BC Used Oil Management Association (BCUOMA)
Current approved plan:
Annual reports:
Historic plans and revisions:
Contact
For more information, contact Interchange Recycling
Below is a list of EPR plans that are no longer active.
This list is sorted alphabetically by organization.
BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC)
Product type:
Lottery vending equipment
Year rescinded:
2013: BCLC EPR Plan Withdrawal Acceptance Letter (DOCX, 13KB)
About their products:
Joined existing EPR agency, the Electronic Product Recycling Association (EPRA)
Canadian Brand-owners Residual Stewardship Corporation (CBRSC)
Product type:
Electronic or electrical toys
Year rescinded:
2013: CBRSC EPR Plan Withdrawal Acceptance Letter (PDF, 46KB)
About their products:
Joined existing EPR agency, the Electronic Product Recycling Association (EPRA)
Canadian Electrical Stewardship Association (CESA)
Product type:
Small appliances, tools, sports and hobby equipment
Year rescinded:
2024: CESA EPR Plan Withdrawal Acceptance Letter (PDF, 185KB)
About their products:
Joined existing EPR agency, the Electronic Product Recycling Association (EPRA)
CWTA (Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association)
Product type:
Cell Phones
Year rescinded:
2022: CWTA EPR Plan Withdrawal Acceptance Letter (DOCX, 228KB)
About their products:
Joined existing EPR agency, the Electronic Product Recycling Association (EPRA)
General Electric Healthcare Canada (GEHC)
Product type:
Medical equipment and devices
Year rescinded: 2013
About their products:
Joined existing EPR agency, the Electronic Product Recycling Association (EPRA)
Shaw
Product type:
Telecommunications and technology
Year rescinded:
2021: Shaw EPR Plan Withdrawal Acceptance Letter (PDF, 80KB)
About their products:
Joined existing EPR agency, the Electronic Product Recycling Association (EPRA)