Alberta

Packaging and paper extended producer responsibility in Alberta.

Program overview

Alberta has a new extended producer responsibility framework for packaging and paper. A new regulation came into effect on November 30, 2022, with the transition to EPR launching in April 2025.

Program resources

Program-related resources and information.

Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act

Regulation

Single-use products, packaging and paper products bylaws

FAQs

How do I register in Alberta?

How do I know if I am exempt under the Regulation?

To be exempt under the Regulation, you must be:

A charitable organization as defined in the Charitable Fund-raising Act; or
Any other producer with annual gross revenue in Alberta less than the threshold specified by the bylaws; or
Any other producer with annual gross revenue in Alberta greater than the revenue threshold specified by the bylaws but who supply less than the designated material threshold amounts specified by the bylaws.

Join Circular Materials

Learn more about joining Circular Materials to support you in meeting your extended producer responsibility obligations in Alberta.