Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging and Paper Products in CBRM
The CBRM Solid Waste Department introduces Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging, Paper Products, and Packaging-Like Products to regulate industry responsibility for recyclable materials. Producers need to opt in or out of the program by certain deadlines, impacting how the curbside collection program will be operated and financed. Learn more about the implications and requirements of EPR in CBRM.
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Extended Producer Responsibility CBRM Solid Waste Department November 2023 EPR for PPP Phase 1
EPR For Packaging, Paper Products and Packaging-Like Products Nova Scotia Environment approved regulations August 2, 2023 CBRM council has consistently been supportive of EPR EPR for Packaging, Paper Products, and Packaging-likeproducts (PPP) regulates industry responsibility for both the operational and financial management of certain recyclable materials. In Nova Scotia, EPR for PPP will include materials commonly found in the blue bag system.
EPR For Packaging, Paper Products and Packaging-Like Products Savings from new operational arrangements are estimated between $20-25 million annually for NS municipalities. Transitioning to the program will take approximately two years Program will be fully implemented for January 1, 2026
Program Dates & Deadlines Producers must select a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) to consult with stakeholders, including municipalities. EPR for PPP regulations approved Full EPR for PPP implementation. 2 Aug. 2023 1 Jan. 2024 1 Jan. 2024 1 Oct. 2024 1 Dec. 2025 Last date for municipalities and Producers to register with Divert NS and provide information in the form and manner specified (details forthcoming). PRO must consult with every municipality in the Province and submit a readiness report to Divert NS.
EPR For Packaging, Paper Products and Packaging-Like Products What is required of CBRM CBRM is required to register by January 1, 2024 o Provide collection data o Opting in to EPR or, o Opting out of EPR
OPT IN OPT OUT Opting In with EPR for PPP: means the cost and responsibility of operating the curbside collection program will be transferred from the municipality to the producers of the packaging, paper, and packaging-like products we currently manage in our program. Opting Out with EPR for PPP: the cost and responsibility of operating the curbside collection program is solely the responsibility of the municipality. CBRM would continue to run a curbside collection program at our own cost with no support from industry to collect, sort and process materials produced by industry. Producers would not be required to financially pay the municipality to collect, sort or process the products they produced.
EPR For Packaging, Paper Products and Packaging-Like Products Recommendation Staff recommends the following motion: CBRM wish to confirm that going forward they will be opting in to EPR for PPP (Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging, Paper, and Packaging-Like Products).
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