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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

Keurig coffee pod with Circular Materials branded coffee mug against blue recycling bin background

February 23, 2026

K-Cup® pods now recyclable across Ontario: Keurig Dr Pepper Canada and Circular Materials join forces to advance recycling efforts

Partnership advances Ontario’s enhanced, producer-led recycling system.

photo of two people sitting at a board room table with one hand held out for handshake

February 13, 2026

Circular Materials welcomes new Board of Directors

Circular Materials is pleased announce its new Board of Directors effective January 1, 2026, which includes four new directors and eight returning directors.

February 5, 2026

New local recycling facilities open to support Ontario’s new enhanced Blue Box recycling program

Two state-of-the-art recycling facilities in Cambridge and Greater Napanee have begun receiving and processing recyclables, delivering advanced capacity, innovation and local jobs for Ontario.

Join Circular Materials

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