Transition Information

Nova Scotia’s transition to Extended Producer Responsibility starts on December 1, 2025. Circular Materials is representing brand owners obligated by the Packaging, Paper Products and Packaging-like Products Materials Management Standards under the Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act.

Transition to Extended Producer Responsibility: Community Curbside and Depot Service Agreements

Final community contracts which outline the service agreements for curbside and depot collection in opt-in or depot only communities are noted below.



Transition Models for Collection Services

To ensure a seamless transition in Nova Scotia, Circular Materials is working with registered communities to transition their collection services to EPR via two different models:

  • If a community opts-in, they continue to manage their current recycling collection contract through a service agreement with Circular Materials.
  • If a community opts-out, Circular Materials will contract with the incumbent or an alternative collection Service Provider directly.

Timelines

    • December 20, 2025: Deadline for municipalities to provide questions and feedback.
    • January 17, 2025: Circular Materials responds to questions and feedback received.
    • January 31, 2025: Communities to provide clear written intent to opt-in or opt-out.
    • April 18, 2025: Deadline for Council approval for community opt-in agreement execution.
      • December 1, 2025: Launch of EPR program.

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