# British Columbia vs Nova Scotia EPR: Rules Compared

Last verified: November 5, 2026 · https://instica.com/epr/compare/british-columbia-vs-nova-scotia

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British Columbia and Nova Scotia both run packaging EPR, but the rules differ. Both set the lowest revenue exemption at CA$1,000,000. Both set the lowest weight exemption at 1 tonne. Nova Scotia asks for its first annual report earlier, on April 30 against May 31 in British Columbia.

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## British Columbia and Nova Scotia side by side

5 of 9 rows have a verified figure on each side of British Columbia and Nova Scotia; a cell reads “not yet published” when a side has none, and an exemption row reads “none recorded; see thresholds” when no exemption is on record.

<a id="glance-table"></a>**British Columbia and Nova Scotia: the measures both programmes publish**

| Measure | British Columbia | Nova Scotia | Stricter |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Registration duty | Required | not yet published | Not comparable |
| Producer organisation | one producer responsibility organisation | one producer responsibility organisation | Not comparable |
| Lowest revenue exemption | CA$1,000,000 | CA$1,000,000 | Same |
| Lowest weight exemption | 1 tonne | 1 tonne | Same |
| First annual report date | May 31 | April 30 | Nova Scotia |
| Published penalties | 1 published | not yet published | Not comparable |
| Report file | csv | csv | Not comparable |
| Paper fee, cheapest matched rate | 81 cents per kilogram | 75 cents per kilogram | British Columbia |
| Plastic fee, cheapest matched rate | 174 cents per kilogram | 217 cents per kilogram | Nova Scotia |

<a id="calc-revenue"></a>The lowest revenue exemption is the same on both sides: CA$1,000,000. A seller just under that line is out of scope in British Columbia and in Nova Scotia alike.

<a id="calc-mass"></a>The lowest weight exemption is the same on both sides: 1 tonne of packaging.

<a id="calc-report-date"></a>The earliest annual report date is May 31 in British Columbia and April 30 in Nova Scotia, 31 days apart. Nova Scotia leaves less time to prepare, so its data has to be ready first.

<a id="calc-rates"></a>Across 5 shared material classes, Nova Scotia publishes the higher cheapest per-kilogram fee in 3, and British Columbia in 2. A higher fee is not the same as a stricter rule; it is simply a larger published number per kilogram.

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## Who runs the programme in British Columbia and Nova Scotia

Who collects and who the producer files with, in British Columbia and then Nova Scotia.

<a id="programme-table"></a>**British Columbia and Nova Scotia: how each programme is set up**

| Aspect | British Columbia | Nova Scotia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Regime | Recycling Regulation, B.C. Reg. 449/2004 (packaging and paper product category) | Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act, Part IX (packaging and paper EPR regulations) |
| Regulator | not yet published | Resource Recovery Fund Board (Divert NS), as Administrator |
| Producers obligated | Yes | Yes |
| Registration | Required, Recycle BC membership, registered through the WeRecycle Portal | not yet published |
| Producer organisation | one producer responsibility organisation: Recycle BC; membership required | one producer responsibility organisation: Circular Materials; membership optional |
| Transfer of responsibility | Allowed | Allowed |
| Revenue counted as | gross revenue inside the jurisdiction, CAD, most recent calendar year | gross revenue inside the jurisdiction, CAD, year |
| Who counts as the producer | other: manufacturer or brand owner, brand licensee, importer; primary: manufacturer or brand owner, brand licensee, importer; secondary: manufacturer or brand owner, brand licensee, importer; service: manufacturer or brand owner, brand licensee, importer; shipping: manufacturer or brand owner, brand licensee, importer; tertiary: manufacturer or brand owner, brand licensee, importer | primary: brand owner, importer, seller; secondary: brand owner, importer, seller; tertiary: brand owner, importer, seller |

> **Not yet published**: Not yet published for British Columbia: the regulator. Reason: Regulator wording was not quoted from a primary page.

> **Not yet published**: Not yet published for Nova Scotia: the registration duty. Reason: Producer registration wording not read.

Both programmes organise producer responsibility the same way: one producer responsibility organisation. The practical differences between British Columbia and Nova Scotia therefore sit in thresholds, fees, dates and report formats rather than in whom a producer deals with.

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## What British Columbia and Nova Scotia cover, side by side

Each row below is one published feature of the two programmes; a cell reads “not yet published” when British Columbia or Nova Scotia has no verified entry for it in the dataset.

<a id="scope-table"></a>**Scope, producer duties, categories, labelling and targets, British Columbia and Nova Scotia**

| Aspect | British Columbia | Nova Scotia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Materials covered | paper, plastic, metal, glass, printed paper, packaging | paper, plastic, metal, glass, printed paper, packaging |
| Product classes covered | packaging, paper products | packaging, paper products |
| Excluded from scope | liquor containers handled separately, small producers | small producers |
| Sales channels addressed | retail, online, distance sale | retail, online, distance sale |
| Producer duty: primary packaging | manufacturer_brand_owner; licensee; importer | brand_owner; importer; seller |
| Producer duty: secondary packaging | manufacturer_brand_owner; licensee; importer | brand_owner; importer; seller |
| Producer duty: tertiary packaging | manufacturer_brand_owner; licensee; importer | brand_owner; importer; seller |
| Producer duty: shipping packaging | manufacturer_brand_owner; licensee; importer | not yet published |
| Producer duty: service packaging | manufacturer_brand_owner; licensee; importer | not yet published |
| Producer duty: other packaging | manufacturer_brand_owner; licensee; importer | not yet published |
| Reporting categories | 23, material category | 33, material category |
| Exemption 1 | Businesses with less than $1 million in annual revenues in BC, or that supply less than 1,000 kg (one tonne) of packaging and paper product to BC residents | Small producers and societies (except educational) are exempt |
| Exemption 2 | Businesses that operate as a single point of retail sale and are not supplied or operated as part of a franchise, a chain or under a banner | not yet published |
| Exemption 3 | Businesses that are a registered charity | not yet published |
| Exemption 4 | Recycle BC FAQ states non-resident direct shippers are not obligated (they may elect to become voluntary producers) | not yet published |

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## Thresholds and exemptions in British Columbia and Nova Scotia

Every verified threshold British Columbia and Nova Scotia publish, as each states it.

<a id="thresholds-table"></a>**Verified thresholds in British Columbia and Nova Scotia**

| Place | Measure | Amount | Effect | Basis as published |
| --- | --- | ---: | --- | --- |
| British Columbia | revenue | CA$1,000,000 | exempt below | gross revenue in BC, most recent calendar year |
| British Columbia | packaging tonnage | 1 tonne | exempt below | packaging and paper produced in the most recent calendar year |
| British Columbia | packaging weight | 15,000 kg | flat-fee band | packaging and paper supplied to BC residents in a year (flat-fee bands 1,000-2,499; 2,500-4,999; 5,000-9,999; 10,000-15,000 kg) |
| Nova Scotia | revenue | CA$1,000,000 | exempt below | gross Nova Scotia revenue |
| Nova Scotia | packaging tonnage | 1 tonne | exempt below | designated material supplied in the Province |

<a id="a-exemption-small-producer"></a>British Columbia exemption: Businesses with less than $1 million in annual revenues in BC, or that supply less than 1,000 kg (one tonne) of packaging and paper product to BC residents It does not have to be applied for.

<a id="a-exemption-single-point-of-retail-sale"></a>British Columbia exemption: Businesses that operate as a single point of retail sale and are not supplied or operated as part of a franchise, a chain or under a banner It does not have to be applied for.

<a id="a-exemption-registered-charity"></a>British Columbia exemption: Businesses that are a registered charity It does not have to be applied for.

<a id="a-exemption-non-resident-direct-shipper"></a>British Columbia exemption: Recycle BC FAQ states non-resident direct shippers are not obligated (they may elect to become voluntary producers) It does not have to be applied for.

<a id="b-exemption-small-producer"></a>Nova Scotia exemption: Small producers and societies (except educational) are exempt It does not have to be applied for.

Read the basis column first: the same amount can exempt a producer in one programme and only simplify its report in another.

The lowest revenue exemption is the same on both sides: CA$1,000,000. A seller just under that line is out of scope in British Columbia and in Nova Scotia alike.

The lowest weight exemption is the same on both sides: 1 tonne of packaging.

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## Fees per kilogram for shared materials

5 material classes have a published rate on both sides; each row shows the cheapest rate that fits the class.

<a id="rates-table"></a>**Cheapest published rate per kilogram by material class, British Columbia and Nova Scotia**

| Material class | British Columbia (CAD per kg) | Nova Scotia (CAD per kg) | Higher fee |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| paper and board | 81 cents per kilogram | 75 cents per kilogram | British Columbia |
| plastic | 174 cents per kilogram | 217 cents per kilogram | Nova Scotia |
| glass | 61 cents per kilogram | 53 cents per kilogram | British Columbia |
| aluminium | 35 cents per kilogram | 100 cents per kilogram | Nova Scotia |
| steel | 71 cents per kilogram | 90 cents per kilogram | Nova Scotia |

Scaling the cheapest published rate by weight shows what the gap between British Columbia and Nova Scotia amounts to for a given tonnage of one material. The amounts are the rate times the weight, nothing added.

<a id="rates-scale"></a>**Fee at the cheapest published rate for 1 to 100,000 kilograms, British Columbia and Nova Scotia**

| Material class | Kilograms | British Columbia fee (CAD) | Nova Scotia fee (CAD) | Nova Scotia minus British Columbia (CAD) |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| paper and board | 1 | CA$0.81 | CA$0.75 | -CA$0.06 |
| paper and board | 10 | CA$8.10 | CA$7.50 | -CA$0.60 |
| paper and board | 100 | CA$81.00 | CA$75.00 | -CA$6.00 |
| paper and board | 1,000 | CA$810.00 | CA$750.00 | -CA$60.00 |
| paper and board | 10,000 | CA$8,100.00 | CA$7,500.00 | -CA$600.00 |
| paper and board | 100,000 | CA$81,000.00 | CA$75,000.00 | -CA$6,000.00 |
| plastic | 1 | CA$1.74 | CA$2.17 | +CA$0.43 |
| plastic | 10 | CA$17.40 | CA$21.70 | +CA$4.30 |
| plastic | 100 | CA$174.00 | CA$217.00 | +CA$43.00 |
| plastic | 1,000 | CA$1,740.00 | CA$2,170.00 | +CA$430.00 |
| plastic | 10,000 | CA$17,400.00 | CA$21,700.00 | +CA$4,300.00 |
| plastic | 100,000 | CA$174,000.00 | CA$217,000.00 | +CA$43,000.00 |
| glass | 1 | CA$0.61 | CA$0.53 | -CA$0.08 |
| glass | 10 | CA$6.10 | CA$5.30 | -CA$0.80 |
| glass | 100 | CA$61.00 | CA$53.00 | -CA$8.00 |
| glass | 1,000 | CA$610.00 | CA$530.00 | -CA$80.00 |
| glass | 10,000 | CA$6,100.00 | CA$5,300.00 | -CA$800.00 |
| glass | 100,000 | CA$61,000.00 | CA$53,000.00 | -CA$8,000.00 |
| aluminium | 1 | CA$0.35 | CA$1.00 | +CA$0.65 |
| aluminium | 10 | CA$3.50 | CA$10.00 | +CA$6.50 |
| aluminium | 100 | CA$35.00 | CA$100.00 | +CA$65.00 |
| aluminium | 1,000 | CA$350.00 | CA$1,000.00 | +CA$650.00 |
| aluminium | 10,000 | CA$3,500.00 | CA$10,000.00 | +CA$6,500.00 |
| aluminium | 100,000 | CA$35,000.00 | CA$100,000.00 | +CA$65,000.00 |
| steel | 1 | CA$0.71 | CA$0.90 | +CA$0.19 |
| steel | 10 | CA$7.10 | CA$9.00 | +CA$1.90 |
| steel | 100 | CA$71.00 | CA$90.00 | +CA$19.00 |
| steel | 1,000 | CA$710.00 | CA$900.00 | +CA$190.00 |
| steel | 10,000 | CA$7,100.00 | CA$9,000.00 | +CA$1,900.00 |
| steel | 100,000 | CA$71,000.00 | CA$90,000.00 | +CA$19,000.00 |

Both schedules are in CAD, so the figures compare directly.

<a id="b-fee-source"></a>Nova Scotia: the 2027 fee schedule of Circular Materials Nova Scotia, effective January 1, 2027, is the source of the per-kilogram rates used on this page.

<a id="a-fee-source"></a>British Columbia: the 2027 fee schedule of Recycle BC, effective January 1, 2027, is the source of the per-kilogram rates used on this page.

<a id="a-rate-bc-kraft-paper"></a>British Columbia 2027: the category “Kraft Paper” is published at 81 cents per kilogram.

<a id="a-rate-bc-plastic-film"></a>British Columbia 2027: the category “Plastic Film” is published at 174 cents per kilogram.

<a id="a-rate-bc-clear-glass"></a>British Columbia 2027: the category “Clear Glass” is published at 61 cents per kilogram.

<a id="a-rate-bc-aluminum-food-other-containers"></a>British Columbia 2027: the category “Aluminum Food & Other Containers” is published at 35 cents per kilogram.

<a id="a-rate-bc-other-steel-packaging-including-paint-cans"></a>British Columbia 2027: the category “Other Steel Packaging including Paint Cans” is published at 71 cents per kilogram.

<a id="b-rate-cm-boxboard-and-other-paper-packaging"></a>Nova Scotia 2027: the category “Boxboard and Other Paper Packaging” is published at 75 cents per kilogram.

<a id="b-rate-cm-ldpe-hdpe-film"></a>Nova Scotia 2027: the category “LDPE/HDPE Film” is published at 217 cents per kilogram.

<a id="b-rate-cm-clear-glass"></a>Nova Scotia 2027: the category “Clear Glass” is published at 53 cents per kilogram.

<a id="b-rate-cm-aluminum-food-containers"></a>Nova Scotia 2027: the category “Aluminum Food Containers” is published at 100 cents per kilogram.

<a id="b-rate-cm-other-steel-containers-and-packaging"></a>Nova Scotia 2027: the category “Other Steel Containers and Packaging” is published at 90 cents per kilogram.

Real packs usually land in a dearer category, so use the calculator for British Columbia and Nova Scotia.

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## Deadlines in British Columbia and Nova Scotia

Each verified date, with the period it covers when one is given.

<a id="deadlines-table"></a>**Verified deadlines in British Columbia and Nova Scotia**

| Place | Kind | Date | Covers |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| British Columbia | report | May 31 | the previous calendar year |
| British Columbia | payment | January 31 | each quarter |
| Nova Scotia | report | May 31 | calendar year before the year the report is due (s 29(4)) |
| Nova Scotia | report | April 30, 2030 | the 4 immediately preceding years |
| Nova Scotia | payment | October 1, 2026 | 2026 Divert NS EPR oversight fees |
| Nova Scotia | registration | January 1, 2024 | not yet published |

> **Not yet published**: Not yet published for British Columbia: the plan report date. Reason: Section 8 date not re-quoted.

The earliest annual report date is May 31 in British Columbia and April 30 in Nova Scotia, 31 days apart. Nova Scotia leaves less time to prepare, so its data has to be ready first.

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## Penalties in British Columbia and Nova Scotia

What each side has published; a side without an amount says so.

<a id="a-penalty-0"></a>British Columbia penalty for Offence under the Recycling Regulation: up to CA$200,000 per offence.

> **Not yet published**: Not yet published for Nova Scotia: penalty amounts. Reason: Penalty provisions were not read.

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## Report formats in British Columbia and Nova Scotia

How the report file for British Columbia compares with the one for Nova Scotia.

<a id="formats-table"></a>**Report file layouts for British Columbia and Nova Scotia**

| Aspect | British Columbia | Nova Scotia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Layout | Recycle BC annual supply report Fee-year categories, reviewed 2026-09-29 | Nova Scotia producer annual report Fee-year categories, reviewed 2026-09-29 |
| Recipient | Recycle BC | Resource Recovery Fund Board (Divert NS) / Circular Materials |
| How it is submitted | Recycle BC steward portal | WeRecycle Portal |
| File type | csv | csv |
| Encoding | utf-8 | utf-8 |
| Delimiter | , | , |
| Decimal separator | . |
| Columns | 4 | 4 |
| Required columns | 4 of 4 | 4 of 4 |
| Weight unit | kg | kg |
| Period basis | calendar year | calendar year |

> **Not yet published**: British Columbia: the programme’s own report specification is not yet published. The layout above is Instica’s working layout.

> **Not yet published**: Nova Scotia: the programme’s own report specification is not yet published. The layout above is Instica’s working layout.

The two layouts share a file type and a delimiter, but each programme names its own columns and categories, so one file cannot be sent to both programmes. Each report is built from the same underlying measurements and exported separately.

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## Which to plan for first, British Columbia or Nova Scotia

Plan around the earlier report date first. Nova Scotia asks for its first annual report on April 30, before British Columbia, so its data has to be ready first.

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## Questions about comparing these two programmes

### <a id="q1"></a>Is British Columbia or Nova Scotia stricter on packaging EPR?

Both set the lowest revenue exemption at CA$1,000,000. Both set the lowest weight exemption at 1 tonne. Nova Scotia asks for its first annual report earlier, on April 30 against May 31 in British Columbia. Nova Scotia publishes the higher per-kilogram fee in 3 of 5 shared material classes.

### <a id="q2"></a>Do I register in both British Columbia and Nova Scotia?

British Columbia requires producers to register. Nova Scotia has not yet published its registration duty.

### <a id="q3"></a>How do the fees per kilogram compare in British Columbia and Nova Scotia?

Across 5 shared material classes, Nova Scotia publishes the higher cheapest per-kilogram fee in 3, and British Columbia in 2. A higher fee is not the same as a stricter rule; it is simply a larger published number per kilogram.

### <a id="q4"></a>Which deadline comes first, British Columbia or Nova Scotia?

The earliest annual report date is May 31 in British Columbia and April 30 in Nova Scotia, 31 days apart. Nova Scotia leaves less time to prepare, so its data has to be ready first.

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## How these figures are made

> **Estimate**: Instica measures, estimates and prepares. Every figure on this page is read from a sourced record or computed from one, and each carries its data quality. Converted amounts are approximate and name the exchange rate used. The customer signs and submits each report; Instica never stores regulator login details and never files on your behalf. This page is general information about published rules; confirm your own position with a qualified adviser.

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## Facts on this page

Each fact is a self-contained sentence with its source. Link to a fact with its anchor.

- <a id="a-regime"></a>British Columbia: the packaging rules sit in Recycling Regulation, B.C. Reg. 449/2004 (packaging and paper product category). [#a-regime](#a-regime)
  Value: Recycling Regulation, B.C. Reg. 449/2004 (packaging and paper product category) · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: commits an offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding $200 000.
- <a id="a-obligated"></a>British Columbia places an obligation on packaging producers. [#a-obligated](#a-obligated)
  Value: yes · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: commits an offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding $200 000.
- <a id="a-registration"></a>British Columbia: producers must register through Recycle BC membership, registered through the WeRecycle Portal. [#a-registration](#a-registration)
  Value: yes · Source: https://recyclebc.ca/producers/resources/producer-faqs/ · Retrieved: November 3, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: To become a member of the Recycle BC program please visit the WeRecycle Portal and follow the steps to register as a new producer.
- <a id="a-organisation"></a>British Columbia organises producer responsibility through a single producer responsibility organisation: Recycle BC; membership is required. [#a-organisation](#a-organisation)
  Value: one producer responsibility organisation · Source: https://recyclebc.ca/producers/resources/producer-faqs/ · Retrieved: November 3, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: Recycle BC is the only organization that businesses can join in order to fulfill the requirements of Schedule 5 of the BC Recycling Regulation
- <a id="a-transfer"></a>British Columbia allows a producer’s obligation to be transferred to another party. [#a-transfer](#a-transfer)
  Value: yes · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: if the producer is operating under a franchise agreement, the producer, the franchisor and the other parties with whom the franchisor h
- <a id="a-revenue-scope"></a>British Columbia measures revenue as gross revenue inside the jurisdiction in CAD, over the most recent calendar year. [#a-revenue-scope](#a-revenue-scope)
  Value: in_jurisdiction · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: gross revenue in the most recent calendar year of less than $1 000 000 in British Columbia
- <a id="a-hierarchy-other"></a>British Columbia: at the other packaging level the producer hierarchy names the manufacturer or brand owner, brand licensee and importer. [#a-hierarchy-other](#a-hierarchy-other)
  Value: manufacturer_brand_owner > licensee > importer · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: November 4, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: if subparagraph (i) does not apply, a person who is not the manufacturer of the product but is the owner or licensee of a trademark
- <a id="a-hierarchy-primary"></a>British Columbia: at the primary packaging level the producer hierarchy names the manufacturer or brand owner, brand licensee and importer. [#a-hierarchy-primary](#a-hierarchy-primary)
  Value: manufacturer_brand_owner > licensee > importer · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: November 4, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: if subparagraph (i) does not apply, a person who is not the manufacturer of the product but is the owner or licensee of a trademark
- <a id="a-hierarchy-secondary"></a>British Columbia: at the secondary packaging level the producer hierarchy names the manufacturer or brand owner, brand licensee and importer. [#a-hierarchy-secondary](#a-hierarchy-secondary)
  Value: manufacturer_brand_owner > licensee > importer · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: November 4, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: if subparagraph (i) does not apply, a person who is not the manufacturer of the product but is the owner or licensee of a trademark
- <a id="a-hierarchy-service"></a>British Columbia: at the service packaging level the producer hierarchy names the manufacturer or brand owner, brand licensee and importer. [#a-hierarchy-service](#a-hierarchy-service)
  Value: manufacturer_brand_owner > licensee > importer · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: November 4, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: if subparagraph (i) does not apply, a person who is not the manufacturer of the product but is the owner or licensee of a trademark
- <a id="a-hierarchy-shipping"></a>British Columbia: at the shipping packaging level the producer hierarchy names the manufacturer or brand owner, brand licensee and importer. [#a-hierarchy-shipping](#a-hierarchy-shipping)
  Value: manufacturer_brand_owner > licensee > importer · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: November 4, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: if subparagraph (i) does not apply, a person who is not the manufacturer of the product but is the owner or licensee of a trademark
- <a id="a-hierarchy-tertiary"></a>British Columbia: at the tertiary packaging level the producer hierarchy names the manufacturer or brand owner, brand licensee and importer. [#a-hierarchy-tertiary](#a-hierarchy-tertiary)
  Value: manufacturer_brand_owner > licensee > importer · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: November 4, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: if subparagraph (i) does not apply, a person who is not the manufacturer of the product but is the owner or licensee of a trademark
- <a id="a-threshold-small-producer-revenue"></a>British Columbia threshold on revenue: CA$1,000,000; effect: exempt below the threshold. [#a-threshold-small-producer-revenue](#a-threshold-small-producer-revenue)
  Value: CA$1,000,000 · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: the producer had a gross revenue in the most recent calendar year of less than $1 000 000 in British Columbia;
- <a id="a-threshold-small-producer-tonnage"></a>British Columbia threshold on tonnage: 1 tonne; effect: exempt below the threshold. [#a-threshold-small-producer-tonnage](#a-threshold-small-producer-tonnage)
  Value: 1 tonne · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: the producer produced in the most recent calendar year less than one tonne of products within the packaging and paper product category
- <a id="a-threshold-low-volume-flat-fee-band"></a>British Columbia threshold on packaging weight: 15,000 kg; effect: flat fee band. [#a-threshold-low-volume-flat-fee-band](#a-threshold-low-volume-flat-fee-band)
  Value: 15,000 kg · Source: https://recyclebc.ca/producers/registration/small-business-low-volume/ · Retrieved: October 18, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: Eligible stewards supplying 1,000 to 15,000 kg of PPP annually have the option to file simplified report
- British Columbia exemption: Businesses with less than $1 million in annual revenues in BC, or that supply less than 1,000 kg (one tonne) of packaging and paper product to BC residents It does not have to be applied for. [#a-exemption-small-producer](#a-exemption-small-producer)
  Value: small_producer · Source: https://recyclebc.ca/producers/registration/small-business-low-volume/ · Retrieved: October 18, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: Businesses that have less than $1 million in annual revenues in BC;
- British Columbia exemption: Businesses that operate as a single point of retail sale and are not supplied or operated as part of a franchise, a chain or under a banner It does not have to be applied for. [#a-exemption-single-point-of-retail-sale](#a-exemption-single-point-of-retail-sale)
  Value: single_point_of_retail_sale · Source: https://recyclebc.ca/producers/registration/small-business-low-volume/ · Retrieved: October 18, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: operate as a single point of retail sale and are not supplied or operated as part of a franchise, a chain or under a banner
- British Columbia exemption: Businesses that are a registered charity It does not have to be applied for. [#a-exemption-registered-charity](#a-exemption-registered-charity)
  Value: registered_charity · Source: https://recyclebc.ca/producers/registration/small-business-low-volume/ · Retrieved: October 18, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: Are a registered charity.
- British Columbia exemption: Recycle BC FAQ states non-resident direct shippers are not obligated (they may elect to become voluntary producers) It does not have to be applied for. [#a-exemption-non-resident-direct-shipper](#a-exemption-non-resident-direct-shipper)
  Value: non_resident_direct_shipper · Source: https://recyclebc.ca/producers/resources/producer-faqs/ · Retrieved: November 3, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: Companies that do not have residency in BC but ship products directly to BC residents are not obligated under the BC Recycling Regulation
- <a id="a-deadline-annual-report"></a>British Columbia: report date May 31, covering the previous calendar year. [#a-deadline-annual-report](#a-deadline-annual-report)
  Value: May 31 · Source: https://recyclebc.ca/producers/reporting-fees/fee-schedule/ · Retrieved: October 18, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: Producers are required to file their reports by May 31 each year, and fees are paid quarterly as follows
- <a id="a-deadline-quarterly-payments"></a>British Columbia: payment date January 31, covering each quarter. [#a-deadline-quarterly-payments](#a-deadline-quarterly-payments)
  Value: January 31 · Source: https://recyclebc.ca/producers/reporting-fees/fee-schedule/ · Retrieved: October 18, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: Producers are required to file their reports by May 31 each year, and fees are paid quarterly as follows
- British Columbia penalty for Offence under the Recycling Regulation: up to CA$200,000 per offence. [#a-penalty-0](#a-penalty-0)
  Value: up to 200000 · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: commits an offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding $200 000.
- <a id="a-scope-materials"></a>British Columbia: materials covered is paper, plastic, metal, glass, printed paper, packaging. [#a-scope-materials](#a-scope-materials)
  Value: paper,plastic,metal,glass,printed paper,packaging · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: a person sells the product or offers the product for sale by any means, including
- <a id="a-scope-products"></a>British Columbia: product classes covered is packaging, paper products. [#a-scope-products](#a-scope-products)
  Value: packaging,paper products · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: a person sells the product or offers the product for sale by any means, including
- <a id="a-scope-excluded"></a>British Columbia: excluded from scope is liquor containers handled separately, small producers. [#a-scope-excluded](#a-scope-excluded)
  Value: liquor containers handled separately,small producers · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: a person sells the product or offers the product for sale by any means, including
- <a id="a-scope-channels"></a>British Columbia: sales channels addressed is retail, online, distance sale. [#a-scope-channels](#a-scope-channels)
  Value: retail,online,distance sale · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: a person sells the product or offers the product for sale by any means, including
- <a id="a-scope-ph-primary"></a>British Columbia: producer duty: primary packaging is manufacturer_brand_owner; licensee; importer. [#a-scope-ph-primary](#a-scope-ph-primary)
  Value: manufacturer or brand owner, licensee, and importer · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: November 4, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: if subparagraph (i) does not apply, a person who is not the manufacturer of the product but is the owner or licensee of a trademark
- <a id="a-scope-ph-secondary"></a>British Columbia: producer duty: secondary packaging is manufacturer_brand_owner; licensee; importer. [#a-scope-ph-secondary](#a-scope-ph-secondary)
  Value: manufacturer or brand owner, licensee, and importer · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: November 4, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: if subparagraph (i) does not apply, a person who is not the manufacturer of the product but is the owner or licensee of a trademark
- <a id="a-scope-ph-tertiary"></a>British Columbia: producer duty: tertiary packaging is manufacturer_brand_owner; licensee; importer. [#a-scope-ph-tertiary](#a-scope-ph-tertiary)
  Value: manufacturer or brand owner, licensee, and importer · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: November 4, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: if subparagraph (i) does not apply, a person who is not the manufacturer of the product but is the owner or licensee of a trademark
- <a id="a-scope-ph-shipping"></a>British Columbia: producer duty: shipping packaging is manufacturer_brand_owner; licensee; importer. [#a-scope-ph-shipping](#a-scope-ph-shipping)
  Value: manufacturer or brand owner, licensee, and importer · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: November 4, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: if subparagraph (i) does not apply, a person who is not the manufacturer of the product but is the owner or licensee of a trademark
- <a id="a-scope-ph-service"></a>British Columbia: producer duty: service packaging is manufacturer_brand_owner; licensee; importer. [#a-scope-ph-service](#a-scope-ph-service)
  Value: manufacturer or brand owner, licensee, and importer · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: November 4, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: if subparagraph (i) does not apply, a person who is not the manufacturer of the product but is the owner or licensee of a trademark
- <a id="a-scope-ph-other"></a>British Columbia: producer duty: other packaging is manufacturer_brand_owner; licensee; importer. [#a-scope-ph-other](#a-scope-ph-other)
  Value: manufacturer or brand owner, licensee, and importer · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: November 4, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: if subparagraph (i) does not apply, a person who is not the manufacturer of the product but is the owner or licensee of a trademark
- <a id="a-scope-categories"></a>British Columbia: reporting categories is 23, material category. [#a-scope-categories](#a-scope-categories)
  Value: 23 · Source: https://recyclebc.ca/producers/reporting-fees/fee-schedule/ · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: Newsprint 76
- <a id="a-scope-ex1"></a>British Columbia: exemption 1 is Businesses with less than $1 million in annual revenues in BC, or that supply less than 1,000 kg (one tonne) of packaging and paper product to BC residents. [#a-scope-ex1](#a-scope-ex1)
  Value: Businesses with less than $1 million in annual revenues in BC, or that supply less than 1,000 kg (one tonne) of packaging and paper product to BC residents · Source: https://recyclebc.ca/producers/registration/small-business-low-volume/ · Retrieved: October 18, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: Businesses that have less than $1 million in annual revenues in BC;
- <a id="a-scope-ex2"></a>British Columbia: exemption 2 is Businesses that operate as a single point of retail sale and are not supplied or operated as part of a franchise, a chain or under a banner. [#a-scope-ex2](#a-scope-ex2)
  Value: Businesses that operate as a single point of retail sale and are not supplied or operated as part of a franchise, a chain or under a banner · Source: https://recyclebc.ca/producers/registration/small-business-low-volume/ · Retrieved: October 18, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: operate as a single point of retail sale and are not supplied or operated as part of a franchise, a chain or under a banner
- <a id="a-scope-ex3"></a>British Columbia: exemption 3 is Businesses that are a registered charity. [#a-scope-ex3](#a-scope-ex3)
  Value: Businesses that are a registered charity · Source: https://recyclebc.ca/producers/registration/small-business-low-volume/ · Retrieved: October 18, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: Are a registered charity.
- <a id="a-scope-ex4"></a>British Columbia: exemption 4 is Recycle BC FAQ states non-resident direct shippers are not obligated (they may elect to become voluntary producers). [#a-scope-ex4](#a-scope-ex4)
  Value: Recycle BC FAQ states non-resident direct shippers are not obligated (they may elect to become voluntary producers) · Source: https://recyclebc.ca/producers/resources/producer-faqs/ · Retrieved: November 3, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: Companies that do not have residency in BC but ship products directly to BC residents are not obligated under the BC Recycling Regulation
- <a id="b-regime"></a>Nova Scotia: the packaging rules sit in Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act, Part IX (packaging and paper EPR regulations). [#b-regime](#b-regime)
  Value: Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act, Part IX (packaging and paper EPR regulations) · Source: https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: For the purposes of these regulations, the implementation date is December 1, 2025.
- <a id="b-regulator"></a>Nova Scotia: the regulator is Resource Recovery Fund Board (Divert NS), as Administrator. [#b-regulator](#b-regulator)
  Value: Resource Recovery Fund Board (Divert NS), as Administrator · Source: https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: the Resource Recovery Fund Board established under Section 98 of the Act
- <a id="b-obligated"></a>Nova Scotia places an obligation on packaging producers. [#b-obligated](#b-obligated)
  Value: yes · Source: https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: For the purposes of these regulations, the implementation date is December 1, 2025.
- <a id="b-organisation"></a>Nova Scotia organises producer responsibility through a single producer responsibility organisation: Circular Materials; membership is not required. [#b-organisation](#b-organisation)
  Value: one producer responsibility organisation · Source: https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: A producer may designate a producer responsibility organization to operate on its
- <a id="b-transfer"></a>Nova Scotia allows a producer’s obligation to be transferred to another party. [#b-transfer](#b-transfer)
  Value: yes · Source: https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: the producer for the purposes of
- <a id="b-revenue-scope"></a>Nova Scotia measures revenue as gross revenue inside the jurisdiction in CAD, over the year. [#b-revenue-scope](#b-revenue-scope)
  Value: in_jurisdiction · Source: https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: “small producer” means
- <a id="b-hierarchy-primary"></a>Nova Scotia: at the primary packaging level the producer hierarchy names the brand owner, importer and seller. [#b-hierarchy-primary](#b-hierarchy-primary)
  Value: brand_owner > importer > seller · Source: https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: the brand holder of the designated material, if the brand holder is a resident
- <a id="b-hierarchy-secondary"></a>Nova Scotia: at the secondary packaging level the producer hierarchy names the brand owner, importer and seller. [#b-hierarchy-secondary](#b-hierarchy-secondary)
  Value: brand_owner > importer > seller · Source: https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: the brand holder of the designated material, if the brand holder is a resident
- <a id="b-hierarchy-tertiary"></a>Nova Scotia: at the tertiary packaging level the producer hierarchy names the brand owner, importer and seller. [#b-hierarchy-tertiary](#b-hierarchy-tertiary)
  Value: brand_owner > importer > seller · Source: https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: the brand holder of the designated material, if the brand holder is a resident
- <a id="b-threshold-small-producer-revenue"></a>Nova Scotia threshold on revenue: CA$1,000,000; effect: exempt below the threshold. [#b-threshold-small-producer-revenue](#b-threshold-small-producer-revenue)
  Value: CA$1,000,000 · Source: https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm · Retrieved: November 5, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: “small producer” means (i) a producer whose gross annual revenue in the Province is less than $1 000 000
- <a id="b-threshold-small-producer-tonnage"></a>Nova Scotia threshold on tonnage: 1 tonne; effect: exempt below the threshold. [#b-threshold-small-producer-tonnage](#b-threshold-small-producer-tonnage)
  Value: 1 tonne · Source: https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: a producer who supplies less than 1 tonne of designated material in
- Nova Scotia exemption: Small producers and societies (except educational) are exempt It does not have to be applied for. [#b-exemption-small-producer](#b-exemption-small-producer)
  Value: small_producer · Source: https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: a small producer.
- <a id="b-deadline-annual-report"></a>Nova Scotia: report date May 31, covering calendar year before the year the report is due (s 29(4)). [#b-deadline-annual-report](#b-deadline-annual-report)
  Value: May 31 · Source: https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm · Retrieved: November 4, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: On or before May 31 in each year beginning in 2027, a producer of designated material supplied to consumers in the Province must submit
- <a id="b-deadline-audit-report"></a>Nova Scotia: report date April 30, 2030, covering the 4 immediately preceding years. [#b-deadline-audit-report](#b-deadline-audit-report)
  Value: April 30, 2030 · Source: https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm · Retrieved: November 5, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: On or before April 30, 2030, and every 4th year afterward, a producer must have its practices and procedures respecting Part V
- <a id="b-deadline-oversight-fee-invoice-2026"></a>Nova Scotia: payment date October 1, 2026, covering 2026 Divert NS EPR oversight fees. [#b-deadline-oversight-fee-invoice-2026](#b-deadline-oversight-fee-invoice-2026)
  Value: October 1, 2026 · Source: https://divertns.ca/epr-oversight-fees · Retrieved: November 4, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: Producers will receive an email on October 1, 2026, advising that EPR Oversight Invoices are available in the EPR Portal.
- <a id="b-deadline-registration-initial-2024"></a>Nova Scotia: registration date January 1, 2024. [#b-deadline-registration-initial-2024](#b-deadline-registration-initial-2024)
  Value: January 1, 2024 · Source: https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm · Retrieved: November 4, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: but no later than January 1, 2024, every producer must register in the form and manner required by the Administrator.
- <a id="b-scope-materials"></a>Nova Scotia: materials covered is paper, plastic, metal, glass, printed paper, packaging. [#b-scope-materials](#b-scope-materials)
  Value: paper,plastic,metal,glass,printed paper,packaging · Source: https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: the brand holder of the designated material, if the brand holder is a resident
- <a id="b-scope-products"></a>Nova Scotia: product classes covered is packaging, paper products. [#b-scope-products](#b-scope-products)
  Value: packaging,paper products · Source: https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: the brand holder of the designated material, if the brand holder is a resident
- <a id="b-scope-excluded"></a>Nova Scotia: excluded from scope is small producers. [#b-scope-excluded](#b-scope-excluded)
  Value: small producers · Source: https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: the brand holder of the designated material, if the brand holder is a resident
- <a id="b-scope-channels"></a>Nova Scotia: sales channels addressed is retail, online, distance sale. [#b-scope-channels](#b-scope-channels)
  Value: retail,online,distance sale · Source: https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: the brand holder of the designated material, if the brand holder is a resident
- <a id="b-scope-ph-primary"></a>Nova Scotia: producer duty: primary packaging is brand_owner; importer; seller. [#b-scope-ph-primary](#b-scope-ph-primary)
  Value: brand owner, importer, and seller · Source: https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: the brand holder of the designated material, if the brand holder is a resident
- <a id="b-scope-ph-secondary"></a>Nova Scotia: producer duty: secondary packaging is brand_owner; importer; seller. [#b-scope-ph-secondary](#b-scope-ph-secondary)
  Value: brand owner, importer, and seller · Source: https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: the brand holder of the designated material, if the brand holder is a resident
- <a id="b-scope-ph-tertiary"></a>Nova Scotia: producer duty: tertiary packaging is brand_owner; importer; seller. [#b-scope-ph-tertiary](#b-scope-ph-tertiary)
  Value: brand owner, importer, and seller · Source: https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: the brand holder of the designated material, if the brand holder is a resident
- <a id="b-scope-categories"></a>Nova Scotia: reporting categories is 33, material category. [#b-scope-categories](#b-scope-categories)
  Value: 33 · Source: https://www.circularmaterials.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Circular_Materials-Report_to_Producers-2025.pdf · Retrieved: November 5, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: Newspapers 82
- <a id="b-scope-ex1"></a>Nova Scotia: exemption 1 is Small producers and societies (except educational) are exempt. [#b-scope-ex1](#b-scope-ex1)
  Value: Small producers and societies (except educational) are exempt · Source: https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: a small producer.
- The lowest revenue exemption is the same on both sides: CA$1,000,000. A seller just under that line is out of scope in British Columbia and in Nova Scotia alike. [#calc-revenue](#calc-revenue)
  Value: same · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: the producer had a gross revenue in the most recent calendar year of less than $1 000 000 in British Columbia;
- The lowest weight exemption is the same on both sides: 1 tonne of packaging. [#calc-mass](#calc-mass)
  Value: same kg · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: the producer produced in the most recent calendar year less than one tonne of products within the packaging and paper product category
- The earliest annual report date is May 31 in British Columbia and April 30 in Nova Scotia, 31 days apart. Nova Scotia leaves less time to prepare, so its data has to be ready first. [#calc-report-date](#calc-report-date)
  Value: CA-NS days · Source: https://recyclebc.ca/producers/reporting-fees/fee-schedule/ · Retrieved: October 18, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: Producers are required to file their reports by May 31 each year, and fees are paid quarterly as follows
- British Columbia: the 2027 fee schedule of Recycle BC, effective January 1, 2027, is the source of the per-kilogram rates used on this page. [#a-fee-source](#a-fee-source)
  Value: Recycle BC 2027 fee schedule (2026 Report to Producers) · Source: https://recyclebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Recycle-BC-2027-Fee-Schedule.pdf · Retrieved: October 22, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: RECYCLE BC FEE SCHEDULE (CENTS/KG)
- British Columbia 2027: the category “Kraft Paper” is published at 81 cents per kilogram. [#a-rate-bc-kraft-paper](#a-rate-bc-kraft-paper)
  Value: 81 cents_per_kg · Source: https://recyclebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Recycle-BC-2027-Fee-Schedule.pdf · Retrieved: October 22, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: Kraft Paper * 81.00 77.00 5.2%
- British Columbia 2027: the category “Plastic Film” is published at 174 cents per kilogram. [#a-rate-bc-plastic-film](#a-rate-bc-plastic-film)
  Value: 174 cents_per_kg · Source: https://recyclebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Recycle-BC-2027-Fee-Schedule.pdf · Retrieved: October 22, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: Plastic Film 174.00 184.00 -5.4%
- British Columbia 2027: the category “Clear Glass” is published at 61 cents per kilogram. [#a-rate-bc-clear-glass](#a-rate-bc-clear-glass)
  Value: 61 cents_per_kg · Source: https://recyclebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Recycle-BC-2027-Fee-Schedule.pdf · Retrieved: October 22, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: GLASS Clear Glass 61.00 58.00 5.2%
- British Columbia 2027: the category “Aluminum Food & Other Containers” is published at 35 cents per kilogram. [#a-rate-bc-aluminum-food-other-containers](#a-rate-bc-aluminum-food-other-containers)
  Value: 35 cents_per_kg · Source: https://recyclebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Recycle-BC-2027-Fee-Schedule.pdf · Retrieved: October 22, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: ALUMINUM Aluminum Food & Other Containers 35.00 48.00 -27.1%
- British Columbia 2027: the category “Other Steel Packaging including Paint Cans” is published at 71 cents per kilogram. [#a-rate-bc-other-steel-packaging-including-paint-cans](#a-rate-bc-other-steel-packaging-including-paint-cans)
  Value: 71 cents_per_kg · Source: https://recyclebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Recycle-BC-2027-Fee-Schedule.pdf · Retrieved: October 22, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: STEEL Other Steel Packaging including Paint cans ** 71.00 68.00 4.4%
- Nova Scotia: the 2027 fee schedule of Circular Materials Nova Scotia, effective January 1, 2027, is the source of the per-kilogram rates used on this page. [#b-fee-source](#b-fee-source)
  Value: Circular Materials Report to Producers 2026, Nova Scotia fee schedule · Source: https://knowledge.werecycle.ca/@api/deki/files/6179/Report_to_Producers_2026_-_OCT15.pdf?revision=1 · Retrieved: October 22, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: Circular Materials in Nova Scotia Fee Schedule (Cents/Kg)
- Nova Scotia 2027: the category “Boxboard and Other Paper Packaging” is published at 75 cents per kilogram. [#b-rate-cm-boxboard-and-other-paper-packaging](#b-rate-cm-boxboard-and-other-paper-packaging)
  Value: 75 cents_per_kg · Source: https://knowledge.werecycle.ca/@api/deki/files/6179/Report_to_Producers_2026_-_OCT15.pdf?revision=1 · Retrieved: October 22, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: Boxboard and Other Paper Packaging 75 74 1.4%
- Nova Scotia 2027: the category “LDPE/HDPE Film” is published at 217 cents per kilogram. [#b-rate-cm-ldpe-hdpe-film](#b-rate-cm-ldpe-hdpe-film)
  Value: 217 cents_per_kg · Source: https://knowledge.werecycle.ca/@api/deki/files/6179/Report_to_Producers_2026_-_OCT15.pdf?revision=1 · Retrieved: October 22, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: LDPE/HDPE Film 217 212 2.4%
- Nova Scotia 2027: the category “Clear Glass” is published at 53 cents per kilogram. [#b-rate-cm-clear-glass](#b-rate-cm-clear-glass)
  Value: 53 cents_per_kg · Source: https://knowledge.werecycle.ca/@api/deki/files/6179/Report_to_Producers_2026_-_OCT15.pdf?revision=1 · Retrieved: October 22, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: Clear Glass 53 51 3.9%
- Nova Scotia 2027: the category “Aluminum Food Containers” is published at 100 cents per kilogram. [#b-rate-cm-aluminum-food-containers](#b-rate-cm-aluminum-food-containers)
  Value: 100 cents_per_kg · Source: https://knowledge.werecycle.ca/@api/deki/files/6179/Report_to_Producers_2026_-_OCT15.pdf?revision=1 · Retrieved: October 22, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: Aluminum Food Containers 100 104 -3.8%
- Nova Scotia 2027: the category “Other Steel Containers and Packaging” is published at 90 cents per kilogram. [#b-rate-cm-other-steel-containers-and-packaging](#b-rate-cm-other-steel-containers-and-packaging)
  Value: 90 cents_per_kg · Source: https://knowledge.werecycle.ca/@api/deki/files/6179/Report_to_Producers_2026_-_OCT15.pdf?revision=1 · Retrieved: October 22, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: Other Steel Containers and Packaging 90 91 -1.1%
- Across 5 shared material classes, Nova Scotia publishes the higher cheapest per-kilogram fee in 3, and British Columbia in 2. A higher fee is not the same as a stricter rule; it is simply a larger published number per kilogram. [#calc-rates](#calc-rates)
  Value: CA-NS · Source: https://recyclebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Recycle-BC-2027-Fee-Schedule.pdf · Retrieved: October 22, 2026 · Status: verified
  Verbatim quote: Kraft Paper * 81.00 77.00 5.2%

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   > To become a member of the Recycle BC program please visit the WeRecycle Portal and follow the steps to register as a new producer.
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   > the producer had a gross revenue in the most recent calendar year of less than $1 000 000 in British Columbia;
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   > the producer produced in the most recent calendar year less than one tonne of products within the packaging and paper product category
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   > a producer who supplies less than 1 tonne of designated material in
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   > a small producer.
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   > Newspapers 82
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   > Kraft Paper * 81.00 77.00 5.2%
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   > Plastic Film 174.00 184.00 -5.4%
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   > GLASS Clear Glass 61.00 58.00 5.2%
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   > ALUMINUM Aluminum Food & Other Containers 35.00 48.00 -27.1%
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   > STEEL Other Steel Packaging including Paint cans ** 71.00 68.00 4.4%
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   > Boxboard and Other Paper Packaging 75 74 1.4%
39. knowledge.werecycle.ca: Report to Producers 2026 OCT15 (https://knowledge.werecycle.ca/@api/deki/files/6179/Report_to_Producers_2026_-_OCT15.pdf?revision=1), Retrieved: October 22, 2026, Status: verified
   > LDPE/HDPE Film 217 212 2.4%
40. knowledge.werecycle.ca: Report to Producers 2026 OCT15 (https://knowledge.werecycle.ca/@api/deki/files/6179/Report_to_Producers_2026_-_OCT15.pdf?revision=1), Retrieved: October 22, 2026, Status: verified
   > Clear Glass 53 51 3.9%
41. knowledge.werecycle.ca: Report to Producers 2026 OCT15 (https://knowledge.werecycle.ca/@api/deki/files/6179/Report_to_Producers_2026_-_OCT15.pdf?revision=1), Retrieved: October 22, 2026, Status: verified
   > Aluminum Food Containers 100 104 -3.8%
42. knowledge.werecycle.ca: Report to Producers 2026 OCT15 (https://knowledge.werecycle.ca/@api/deki/files/6179/Report_to_Producers_2026_-_OCT15.pdf?revision=1), Retrieved: October 22, 2026, Status: verified
   > Other Steel Containers and Packaging 90 91 -1.1%

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