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

November 17, 2025

Taking Steps Towards Canada-Wide Harmonization of Ecodesign Guidelines: Supporting Companies in the Design of More Recyclable Packaging and Paper Products

November 6, 2025

Celebrating Two Years of Building a Stronger, Efficient Recycling System in New Brunswick

Two years into New Brunswick’s transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging and paper, Circular Materials and its partners continue to strengthen the province’s recycling system by advancing innovation, expanding recycling access for residents and investing in modern infrastructure to drive positive outcomes for residents and the environment.

November 6, 2025

Coming soon: The Circular Exchange with podcast host Allen Langdon

Circular Materials is pleased to launch The Circular Exchange, where leaders will come together for conversations about recycling and the circular economy.

Join Circular Materials

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