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Compiled EPR Data From Annual PRO Reports
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This database was created by Alex Tran of the University of Victoria Industrial Ecology program for Zero Waste BC. We are grateful for all of his work to develop this and will continue to build on it.
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This data comes from the annual reports that are required of the EPR programs in BC. Additional calculations have been done using that data.
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Despite efforts to ensure accuracy, potential errors or omissions may exist within this database. Sincere apologies are offered for any inaccuracies. Please email any correction to info@zerowastebc.ca
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The document is organized as follows with two tabs for each program -one for the whole program and one for information by Regional District. Other programs are also listed in the table of contents below
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Programs with tabs
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Name in TabPROMaterials and/or Products
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AlarmsProduct Care Recycling - Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Program (formerly AlarmRecycle)Residential-use smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms
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BRCCCBRCCC - BC Brewers Recycled Container Collection Council (previously Brewer's Distributor Ltd.)Refillable glass beer, cider and cooler containers, metal beverage alcohol cans, secondary packaging
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Call2RecycleCall2RecycleDry-cell, and rechargeable consumer batteries sold as stand-alone product or for replacement purposes only and weighing less than 5 kg
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CBA BatteriesCBA - Canadian Battery AssociationLead batteries
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CBA BeverageCBA - Canadian Beverage AssociationVending machines, refrigeration coolers, beverage dispensing systems
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EncorpEncorp PacificAluminum cans, plastic, bi-metal, drink boxes, gable tops, bag-in-box, drink pouches, non-refillable bottles
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EPRAEPRA - Electronic Products Recycling AssociationIT, audio/video, communication equipment; medical and control devices as well as the more common displays; computers and printers; video gaming systems and acessories; e-bikes and e-scooters; e-toys
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HPSAHPSA - Health Products Stewardship AssociationPrescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and natural health products
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HRAIHRAI - Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Institute of CanadaThermostats (electronic and mercury-containing)
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InterchangeInterchange Recycling - formerly BCUOMA (British Columbia Used Oil Management Association)Used oil, oil filters, and used oil containers; and antifreeze
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LightsProduct Care Recycling - Lights (formerly LightRecylcle) Light bulbs, lighting fixtures, lighting ballasts
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MARRMARR - Major Appliance Recycling RoundtableLarge appliances with refrigerant gases and large appliances without refrigerant gases
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NewsmediaNews MediaNewsprint, magazines and other bound periodicals, plastic film and laminates, other printed paper (subscription letter and envelopes), other packaging
Note there is no second tab for this program as materials are collected by Recycle BC
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OPEIOPEI - Outdoor Power Equipment InstituteElectric outdoor equipment: handheld, walk-behind, free-standing, lawn tractors
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PaintProduct Care Recycling - Paint and Household Hazardous Waste; formerly ReGenerationArchitectural paints and coatings (household), paint aerosols (consumer, industrial, and automotive), domestic pesticides, flammable liquids and aerosols, gasoline
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Recycle BCRecycle BC (Formerly Multi-Material BC (MMBC)Paper, plastic (rigid and flexible), metal, glass
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TSBCTSBC - Tire Stewardship BCTires
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Independent Producer Responsibility (IPR)
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TelusTELUS Communications Inc.TELUS equipment - cordless phones and corded desktop, VOIP phones and analog terminal adapters, public access equipment, obsolete network infrastructure equipment (switches, servers), external customer networks, servers, optical network termination equipment, internet equipment (routers, modems), network cards, video and teleconferencing equipment, TV equipment (PVRS, receivers, remote controls), satellite TV equipment, global positioning systems (GPS), home security electronic equipment, batteries, cables/accessories
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MclarenOnly for Mclaren Lighting -under Part 3 of the regulation -no data after 2015Lighting
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Western PacificOnly for Western Pacific Lighting -under Part 3 of the regulation -no data after 2015Lighting
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Historic Programs (these programs existied aftger 2014 but have ceased ot exist or have merged with other programs. Data should be included for totals before 2024
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CESACESA - Canadian Electrical Stewardship AssociationSmall appliances; power tools; sewing machines; exercise, sports, and leisure equipment; arts, crafts, and hobby devices
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Recycle My CellRecycle My Cell - formerly CWTA (Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association)Mobile devices that were primarily manufactured to connect to a cellular or paging network
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ShawShaw Communications Inc.Shaw equipment - modems, routers, set-top boxes, personal video recorders (PVRs), remotes, satellite receivers, batteries used in these devices
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Population -population data used for the RD tabs is noted here in this final tab
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Our intention is to strengthen this database over time so if you wish to help or share your analyses, please email info@zerowastebc.ca
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