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Updated Collection Systems Compliance Bulletins for batteries, ITT/AV, lighting and tires

Published on: Jun 25, 2026 Go back to the Latest News Archive

The Collection Systems Compliance Bulletins for batteries, ITT/AV, lighting and tires have been updated to reflect regulatory amendments that came into effect on January 1, 2025, including:

Batteries

  • Removal of the requirement for operators of collection sites to keep records if a person drops off more than 15 kg of batteries.
  • On-demand collection services to be provided to First Nation communities in the Far North.
  • The addition of a geographic offsetting provision to allow alternative collection sites in adjacent municipalities.
  • Allowing all municipal collection sites, including those that are open on a seasonal basis or open for a limited number of days per week throughout the year, to count as permanent sites.

ITT/AV

  • Removal of the requirement for operators of collection sites to keep records if a person drops off more than 50 kg of ITT/AV.
  • On-demand collection services to be provided to First Nation communities in the Far North.
  • The addition of a geographic offsetting provision to allow alternative collection sites in adjacent municipalities.
  • Allowing all municipal collection sites, including those that are open on a seasonal basis or open for a limited number of days per week throughout the year, to count as permanent sites.

Lighting

  • Removal of the requirement for operators of collection sites to keep records if a person drops off more than 5 kg of lighting.
  • On-demand collection services to be provided to First Nation communities in the Far North.
  • The addition of a geographic offsetting provision to allow alternative collection sites in adjacent municipalities.
  • The increase in the number of events allowed to reduce collection site requirements from 25% to 35%.
  • Allowing all municipal collection sites, including those that are open on a seasonal basis or open for a limited number of days per week throughout the year, to count as permanent sites.

Tires

  • Removal of the requirement for operators of collection sites to keep records if a person drops off more than 10 tires.
  • On-demand collection services to be provided to First Nation communities in the Far North.
  • The addition of a geographic offsetting provision to allow alternative collection sites in adjacent municipalities.
  • Allowing all municipal collection sites, including those that are open on a seasonal basis or open for a limited number of days per week throughout the year, to count as permanent sites.
  • The ability for public collection events to replace up to 25% of required collection sites.
  • The reduction of the number of collection sites required in municipalities with populations of more than 500,000.

Have a question?

If you are a producer and have questions about if your collection system meets the requirements outlined in these bulletins, contact your PRO directly.

If you have any other questions, contact RPRA’s Compliance and Registry Team at [email protected] or 1-833-600-0530.