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EPR in Canada

Circular Materials manages packaging and paper extended producer responsibility programs across the country.

What is EPR?

Extended producer responsibility, or EPR, is a policy approach in which producers – the businesses that supply packaging and paper – are responsible for the end-of-life management of their materials.

EPR regulations are set provincially

Provincial regulations determine packaging and paper EPR obligations and the responsible party. Click here for an overview of producer hierarchies and obligations across Canada.

Circular Materials, Multi-Material Stewardship ManitobaSK Recycles and Recycle BC are working together to review an optimal business model for delivering EPR across Canada. Learn more.

Learn more about the packaging and paper EPR program in each province below.

Producer resources

Access resources to support you in meeting registration, reporting and other EPR program requirements across Canada.

Latest news

December 17, 2025

Ontario welcomes an enhanced Blue Box program, making recycling easier and saving communities more than $200 million in costs

On January 1, 2026, Ontario’s three-year transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging and paper products will be complete and households across the province will have a convenient and enhanced system that recycles more materials, more easily.

The Circular Exchange podcast studio

December 15, 2025

The Circular Exchange, Episode 3 | Stronger Together: Collaboration with Local Communities in New Brunswick

Welcome to The Circular Exchange, a podcast hosted by Allen Langdon (CEO, Circular Materials) where leaders come together to shape the future of the circular economy.

December 8, 2025

Circular Materials Announces Partnership with Earth Rangers and EcoSchools Canada to Boost Recycling Action in Ontario Schools

Circular Materials is strengthening its commitment to youth education and recycling by announcing new partnerships with Earth Rangers and EcoSchools Canada.

Join Circular Materials

Find out how Circular Materials can support you to meet your extended producer responsibility obligations in Ontario, New Brunswick or Alberta.