General Information
In May 2011, the province of British Colombia (B.C.) amended its framework Recycling Regulation to add a new product category for Packaging and Printed Paper, effectively triggering the requirement for producers to develop a stewardship plan within 18 months (November 2012) and to launch a recycling program for these materials within 36 months (May 2014). As with other obligated waste streams in B.C., producers may transfer their individual producer responsibilities and liabilities to a third party stewardship agency.
Under the regulation, the provincial deposit-refund system for beverages is maintained (includes most ready-to-serve beverage containers sold in the province, with the exemption of milk and milk substitutes).
