# Simplified report explained: how EPR rules use the term Last verified: November 4, 2026 · https://instica.com/epr/glossary/simplified-report simplified report means: A shorter report some low-volume producers may file instead of the full one. In British Columbia, eligible stewards supplying 1,000 to 15,000 kg of packaging and paper a year have that option. The Instica dataset lists simplified report in 1 jurisdiction, including British Columbia. ## What does simplified report mean? This is the definition Instica uses for simplified report in its EPR dataset. The wording below is checked against the source named beside it. simplified report: A shorter report some low-volume producers may file instead of the full one. In British Columbia, eligible stewards supplying 1,000 to 15,000 kg of packaging and paper a year have that option. (Source: recyclebc.ca, retrieved October 18, 2026). > Eligible stewards supplying 1,000 to 15,000 kg of PPP annually have the option to file simplified report > > Source: recyclebc.ca (https://recyclebc.ca/producers/registration/small-business-low-volume/), Retrieved: October 18, 2026, Language: en ## Where does simplified report apply? simplified report appears in the rules of 1 jurisdiction in the dataset. The table gives the duty and the regulator for each; the sections after it list every sourced rule. **Jurisdictions where simplified report applies** | Jurisdiction | Producer duty | Regulator | Verified | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [British Columbia](https://instica.com/epr/british-columbia) | Yes | BC Ministry of Environment and Parks; Recycle BC is the approved stewardship agency | verified Nov 4, 2026 | ## British Columbia: the rules behind the term 14 sourced rules for British Columbia. Each statement names its source and the date Instica retrieved it, and a rule without a primary source shows as not yet published. In British Columbia, a reporting deadline falls every May 31, covering previous calendar year (Source: recyclebc.ca, retrieved October 18, 2026). In British Columbia, a payment deadline falls every January 31, covering quarterly (Source: recyclebc.ca, retrieved October 18, 2026). This deadline is not yet published. Reason recorded: Section 8 date not re-quoted. In British Columbia, packaging producer duties rest on Recycling Regulation, B.C. Reg. 449/2004 (packaging and paper product category) (Source: bclaws.gov.bc.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026). The regulator is not yet published. Reason recorded: Regulator wording was not quoted from a primary page. Producers that place packaging on the market in British Columbia carry a producer responsibility duty (Source: bclaws.gov.bc.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026). British Columbia organises producer duties through a single producer responsibility organisation: Recycle BC (Source: recyclebc.ca, retrieved November 3, 2026). Producers must register in British Columbia; the registry is Recycle BC membership, registered through the WeRecycle Portal (Source: recyclebc.ca, retrieved November 3, 2026). In British Columbia, a revenue threshold applies: CA$1,000,000 (gross revenue in BC, most recent calendar year); it exempts producers below it (Source: bclaws.gov.bc.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026). In British Columbia, a tonnage threshold applies: 1 tonnes (packaging and paper produced in the most recent calendar year); it exempts producers below it (Source: bclaws.gov.bc.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026). In British Columbia, a packaging weight threshold applies: 15,000 kg (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)); it sets a flat-fee band (Source: recyclebc.ca, retrieved October 18, 2026). British Columbia recognises this 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 applies without a separate application (Source: recyclebc.ca, retrieved October 18, 2026). British Columbia recognises this 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 applies without a separate application (Source: recyclebc.ca, retrieved October 18, 2026). British Columbia recognises this exemption: Businesses that are a registered charity It applies without a separate application (Source: recyclebc.ca, retrieved October 18, 2026). > Producers are required to file their reports by May 31 each year, and fees are paid quarterly as follows > > Source: recyclebc.ca (https://recyclebc.ca/producers/reporting-fees/fee-schedule/), Retrieved: October 18, 2026, Language: en ## British Columbia: the rules behind the term 2 sourced rules for British Columbia. Each statement names its source and the date Instica retrieved it, and a rule without a primary source shows as not yet published. For British Columbia, the report goes to Recycle BC as a CSV file: Recycle BC annual supply report (Source: recyclebc.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026). The British Columbia report layout "Recycle BC annual supply report" has 4 columns (Source: recyclebc.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026). ## Which terms are related to simplified report? 2 related terms help explain simplified report. Each links to its own entry. - [flat dues](https://instica.com/epr/glossary/flat-dues) - printed paper ## Which Instica pages use simplified report? This jurisdiction page puts simplified report into practice, with thresholds, deadlines and fees. - [British Columbia EPR rules](https://instica.com/epr/british-columbia) - [Check whether you owe](https://instica.com/epr/do-i-owe) ## More questions ### What does simplified report mean? simplified report means: A shorter report some low-volume producers may file instead of the full one. In British Columbia, eligible stewards supplying 1,000 to 15,000 kg of packaging and paper a year have that option. It applies in British Columbia. ## How to read these figures > **Estimate**: Instica measures, estimates and prepares. These pages describe published rules and rates with their sources and retrieval dates, and an estimate is never a filing. You review, sign and submit your own reports. Read the methodology page for how figures are sourced and checked, and confirm any value with the regulator or your producer responsibility organisation before you rely on it. ## Facts on this page Each fact is a self-contained sentence with its source. Link to a fact with its anchor. - simplified report: A shorter report some low-volume producers may file instead of the full one. In British Columbia, eligible stewards supplying 1,000 to 15,000 kg of packaging and paper a year have that option. (Source: recyclebc.ca, retrieved October 18, 2026). [#glossary-simplified-report-definition](#glossary-simplified-report-definition) Value: A shorter report some low-volume producers may file instead of the full one. In British Columbia, eligible stewards supplying 1,000 to 15,000 kg of packaging and paper a year have that option. · 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 (en) - In British Columbia, packaging producer duties rest on Recycling Regulation, B.C. Reg. 449/2004 (packaging and paper product category) (Source: bclaws.gov.bc.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026). [#ca-bc-regime](#ca-bc-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. (en) - The regulator is not yet published. Reason recorded: Regulator wording was not quoted from a primary page. [#ca-bc-regulator](#ca-bc-regulator) Value: not yet published · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: not yet published Verbatim quote: commits an offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding $200 000. (en) - Producers that place packaging on the market in British Columbia carry a producer responsibility duty (Source: bclaws.gov.bc.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026). [#ca-bc-obligated](#ca-bc-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. (en) - British Columbia organises producer duties through a single producer responsibility organisation: Recycle BC (Source: recyclebc.ca, retrieved November 3, 2026). [#ca-bc-organisation](#ca-bc-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 (en) - Producers must register in British Columbia; the registry is Recycle BC membership, registered through the WeRecycle Portal (Source: recyclebc.ca, retrieved November 3, 2026). [#ca-bc-registration](#ca-bc-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. (en) - In British Columbia, a revenue threshold applies: CA$1,000,000 (gross revenue in BC, most recent calendar year); it exempts producers below it (Source: bclaws.gov.bc.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026). [#ca-bc-thresholds-small-producer-revenue](#ca-bc-thresholds-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; (en) - In British Columbia, a tonnage threshold applies: 1 tonnes (packaging and paper produced in the most recent calendar year); it exempts producers below it (Source: bclaws.gov.bc.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026). [#ca-bc-thresholds-small-producer-tonnage](#ca-bc-thresholds-small-producer-tonnage) Value: 1 · 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 (en) - In British Columbia, a packaging weight threshold applies: 15,000 kg (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)); it sets a flat-fee band (Source: recyclebc.ca, retrieved October 18, 2026). [#ca-bc-thresholds-low-volume-flat-fee-band](#ca-bc-thresholds-low-volume-flat-fee-band) Value: 15,000 · 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 (en) - British Columbia recognises this 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 applies without a separate application (Source: recyclebc.ca, retrieved October 18, 2026). [#ca-bc-exemptions-small-producer](#ca-bc-exemptions-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; (en) - British Columbia recognises this 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 applies without a separate application (Source: recyclebc.ca, retrieved October 18, 2026). [#ca-bc-exemptions-single-point-of-retail-sale](#ca-bc-exemptions-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 (en) - British Columbia recognises this exemption: Businesses that are a registered charity It applies without a separate application (Source: recyclebc.ca, retrieved October 18, 2026). [#ca-bc-exemptions-registered-charity](#ca-bc-exemptions-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. (en) - British Columbia recognises this exemption: Recycle BC FAQ states non-resident direct shippers are not obligated (they may elect to become voluntary producers) It applies without a separate application (Source: recyclebc.ca, retrieved November 3, 2026). [#ca-bc-exemptions-non-resident-direct-shipper](#ca-bc-exemptions-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 (en) - In British Columbia, a reporting deadline falls every May 31, covering previous calendar year (Source: recyclebc.ca, retrieved October 18, 2026). [#ca-bc-deadlines-annual-report](#ca-bc-deadlines-annual-report) Value: not yet published · 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 (en) - In British Columbia, a payment deadline falls every January 31, covering quarterly (Source: recyclebc.ca, retrieved October 18, 2026). [#ca-bc-deadlines-quarterly-payments](#ca-bc-deadlines-quarterly-payments) Value: not yet published · 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 (en) - This deadline is not yet published. Reason recorded: Section 8 date not re-quoted. [#ca-bc-deadlines-plan-report](#ca-bc-deadlines-plan-report) Value: not yet published · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: not yet published Verbatim quote: commits an offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding $200 000. (en) - British Columbia lists 1 penalty rule, the first for Offence under the Recycling Regulation of up to CA$200,000 per offence (Source: bclaws.gov.bc.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026). [#ca-bc-penalties](#ca-bc-penalties) Value: 1 · 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. (en) - The recycling targets is not yet published. Reason recorded: Targets were not read from the regulation. [#ca-bc-targets](#ca-bc-targets) Value: not yet published · Source: https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004 · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: not yet published Verbatim quote: commits an offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding $200 000. (en) - In British Columbia, revenue tests use in jurisdiction over the most recent calendar year (Source: bclaws.gov.bc.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026). [#ca-bc-revenue-scope](#ca-bc-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 (en) - For British Columbia, the report goes to Recycle BC as a CSV file: Recycle BC annual supply report (Source: recyclebc.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026). [#formats-ca-bc-recycle-bc-report-specification](#formats-ca-bc-recycle-bc-report-specification) Value: Recycle BC annual supply report · Source: https://recyclebc.ca/producers/reporting-fees/fee-schedule/ · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: proposed Verbatim quote: Newsprint 76 (en) - The British Columbia report layout "Recycle BC annual supply report" has 4 columns (Source: recyclebc.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026). [#formats-ca-bc-recycle-bc-report-columns](#formats-ca-bc-recycle-bc-report-columns) Value: 4 · Source: https://recyclebc.ca/producers/reporting-fees/fee-schedule/ · Retrieved: September 29, 2026 · Status: proposed Verbatim quote: Newsprint 76 (en) ## Related pages ### More for this jurisdiction - [British Columbia EPR 2027](https://instica.com/epr/british-columbia) ### Related pages - [Authorised representative packaging EPR](https://instica.com/epr/glossary/authorised-representative) - [What is Blue Box material](https://instica.com/epr/glossary/blue-box-material) - [Brand owner packaging EPR](https://instica.com/epr/glossary/brand-owner) - [Certified compostable definition](https://instica.com/epr/glossary/certified-compostable) - [Battery compliance scheme](https://instica.com/epr/glossary/compliance-scheme) - [Covered product exemption packaging EPR](https://instica.com/epr/glossary/covered-product) ## Sources 1. recyclebc.ca (https://recyclebc.ca/producers/registration/small-business-low-volume/), Retrieved: October 18, 2026, Status: verified > Eligible stewards supplying 1,000 to 15,000 kg of PPP annually have the option to file simplified report (en) 2. recyclebc.ca (https://recyclebc.ca/producers/reporting-fees/fee-schedule/), Retrieved: October 18, 2026, Status: verified > Producers are required to file their reports by May 31 each year, and fees are paid quarterly as follows (en) 3. recyclebc.ca (https://recyclebc.ca/producers/resources/producer-faqs/), Retrieved: November 3, 2026, Status: verified > Recycle BC is the only organization that businesses can join in order to fulfill the requirements of Schedule 5 of the BC Recycling Regulation (en) 4. bclaws.gov.bc.ca (https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004), Retrieved: September 29, 2026, Status: verified > commits an offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding $200 000. (en) 5. recyclebc.ca (https://recyclebc.ca/producers/resources/producer-faqs/), Retrieved: November 3, 2026, Status: verified > To become a member of the Recycle BC program please visit the WeRecycle Portal and follow the steps to register as a new producer. (en) 6. bclaws.gov.bc.ca (https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004), Retrieved: September 29, 2026, Status: verified > the producer had a gross revenue in the most recent calendar year of less than $1 000 000 in British Columbia; (en) 7. bclaws.gov.bc.ca (https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004), Retrieved: September 29, 2026, Status: verified > the producer produced in the most recent calendar year less than one tonne of products within the packaging and paper product category (en) 8. recyclebc.ca (https://recyclebc.ca/producers/registration/small-business-low-volume/), Retrieved: October 18, 2026, Status: verified > Businesses that have less than $1 million in annual revenues in BC; (en) 9. recyclebc.ca (https://recyclebc.ca/producers/registration/small-business-low-volume/), Retrieved: October 18, 2026, Status: verified > 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 (en) 10. recyclebc.ca (https://recyclebc.ca/producers/registration/small-business-low-volume/), Retrieved: October 18, 2026, Status: verified > Are a registered charity. (en) 11. recyclebc.ca (https://recyclebc.ca/producers/resources/producer-faqs/), Retrieved: November 3, 2026, Status: verified > Companies that do not have residency in BC but ship products directly to BC residents are not obligated under the BC Recycling Regulation (en) 12. bclaws.gov.bc.ca (https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004), Retrieved: September 29, 2026, Status: verified > gross revenue in the most recent calendar year of less than $1 000 000 in British Columbia (en) 13. recyclebc.ca (https://recyclebc.ca/producers/reporting-fees/fee-schedule/), Retrieved: September 29, 2026, Status: proposed > Newsprint 76 (en) ## Cite this page Instica, “Simplified report explained: how EPR rules use the term”, https://instica.com/epr/glossary/simplified-report, last verified 2026-11-04, dataset v1-281284b7e7c1, CC-BY-4.0. - Canonical URL: https://instica.com/epr/glossary/simplified-report - Last verified: November 4, 2026 - Last changed: November 3, 2026 - Dataset version: v1-281284b7e7c1 - Licence: Reuse is allowed under CC-BY-4.0 with credit to Instica and a link to this page. - Machine-readable versions: https://instica.com/epr/glossary/simplified-report.md · https://instica.com/epr/glossary/simplified-report.json