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  • Program: Batteries
    Topic: Producer , Registration

    A battery producer qualifies for an exemption if their average weight of supply for that calendar year is:

    • Less than or equal to 2,500 kg of rechargeable batteries, or
    • Less than or equal to 5,000 kg of primary batteries.

    Average supply weight is determined using the following formula:

    Average weight of rechargeable batteries = (Y3 + Y4 + Y5) / 3

    • Eg. 2025 average weight of supply = (2022 + 2021 + 2020) / 3

    Average weight of primary batteries = (Y2 + Y3 + Y4) / 3

    • Eg. 2025 average weight of supply = (2023 + 2022 + 2021) / 3

    Battery producers that meet the exemption criteria are exempt from:

    • Registering and reporting to RPRA.
    • Establishing a collection and management system.
    • Meeting management requirements.
    • Promotion and education requirements.

    Producers must verify that they continue to meet the exemption annually, since their average weight of supply will change from year to year.

    Exempt producers must keep records related to the weight of batteries (by category) supplied into Ontario each year and provide them to RPRA upon request.

    Producers are advised to confirm their exemption with the Compliance Team at 833-600-0530 or registry@rpra.ca.

    Also see our FAQ: ‘How are battery producers’ minimum management requirements determined?‘

  • Program: Batteries
    Topic: Management activities , Producer