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 Manitoba, SK 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.

Alberta

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British Columbia

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Manitoba

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New Brunswick

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Nova Scotia

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Ontario

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Quebec

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Saskatchewan

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Yukon Territory

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Producer resources

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

Latest news

October 2, 2026

Circular Materials Board of Directors Update

Following thoughtful consideration, Allan Cosman, Circular Materials’ Board of Directors Chair has advised the Board of his decision to step down as Board Chair effective December 7, 2026.

October 1, 2026

Recycle More Starting October 1: Alberta Fully Transitions to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Bringing Economic and Environmental Benefits to the Province

287 communities across Alberta will benefit from an enhanced and expanded producer-managed recycling system operated by not-for-profit Circular Materials. With this shift, producers will now cover approximately $110 million in annual costs previously funded by municipalities and taxpayers.

June 22, 2026

Circular Materials and WM Celebrate Grand Opening of Advanced Recycling Facility in Cambridge, Ontario

Circular Materials and WM marked the official opening of a new state-of-the-art recycling facility in Cambridge, Ontario today. The milestone was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by leadership from both organizations, signaling continued progress in modernizing Ontario’s recycling system.

Join Circular Materials

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