Frequently Asked Questions

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Program: Hazardous and Special Products

Topic: Disposal facility , Registration

A disposal facility means a facility at which pesticides are disposed of.
Program: Hazardous and Special Products

Topic: Processor , Registration

A processor is a person who processes, for the purpose of resource recovery, HSP used by consumers in Ontario
Program: Hazardous and Special Products

Topic: Hauler , Registration

A hauler is a person who arranges for the transport of HSP that are used by consumers in Ontario and are destined for processing, reuse, refurbishing or disposal, but does not include a person who arranges for the transport of HSP initially generated by that person
Program: Hazardous and Special Products

Topic: Producer , Registration
A person is considered a producer under the HSP Regulation if they supply oil filters, oil containers, antifreeze, solvents, paints and coatings, pesticides, fertilizers, pressurized containers or refillable propane containers and:

are the brand holder and has residency in Canada

import from outside Ontario and has residency in Ontario

markets directly to consumers in Ontario (e.g., online sales) and has residency in Ontario

markets directly to consumers and does not have residency in Ontario

A person is considered a producer under the HSP Regulation if they supply mercury-containing barometers, thermometers or thermostats and:

are the brand holder and has residency in Canada

are the Brand holder of barometers, thermometers or thermostats marketed to consumers in Ontario that do not contain mercury

A person is considered a producer under the HSP Regulation if they supply fertilizers and:

are the brand holder and has residency in Canada

Even if you do not meet the above definitions, there may be circumstances where you qualify as a producer. Read the HSP Regulation for more detail or contact the Compliance and Registry Team at registry@rpra.ca or (647) 496-0530 or toll-free at (833) 600-0530.
Program: Hazardous and Special Products

Topic: Hauler , Processor , Producer , Registration , Reporting

While foam insulating containers were included under the MHSW Program, the HSP Regulation defines a non-refillable pressurized container as a pressurized container that is used for the supply of a gas product.

Foam insulation containers are used to supply an insulating foam, which is not a ‘gas product,’ and therefore they do not meet the definition of a non-refillable pressurized container under the HSP Regulation.
Program: Hazardous and Special Products

Topic: Producer

Producers can reference the following chart to determine if they are a small, large or exempt HSP producer. To calculate your average weight of supply to confirm that you are an exempt producer, reference the Registration Form.

Producer categories use the average weight of material (in tonnes) supplied in Ontario in the previous calendar year.
Program: Hazardous and Special Products

Topic: First Nation communities

All remote and fly-in First Nation communities can access the Hazardous Special Products (HSP, formerly known as Household Hazardous Waste) producer-run program.

All other producer-run recycling programs are only accessible to communities south of the Far North Boundary.

For more information about recycling programs in First Nation Communities, visit our Recycling in First Nation Communities webpage.

Also see our FAQ: ‘What is the Far North Boundary?’
Program: Blue Box , Hazardous and Special Products

Topic: Collection systems , PRO , Processor , Producer

Paints, pesticides, solvents fertilizers obligated under the HSP Regulation along with their primary packaging must be accepted at collection sites collecting the corresponding material. For instance, empty paint cans and pesticide aerosols obligated under the HSP Regulation must be accepted at collection sites collecting paint and pesticides.

See our FAQ to understand “Under the HSP Regulation, is the packaging of antifreeze, pesticides, solvents, paints and coatings obligated?” and “Are containers that are obligated under the HSP Regulation obligated as Blue Box materials?“
Program: Hazardous and Special Products

Topic: Collection systems , Management activities , Producer , Promotion and Education , Registration , Reporting
As an obligated HSP producer, you are required to:

register and report annual supply and performance data of obligated materials

meet mandatory and enforceable requirements for collection and management

meet mandatory and enforceable requirements for promotion and education

meet mandatory and enforceable requirements for auditing, verification, and record keeping

These requirements vary based on material type and amount of material the producer supplies.
Program: Hazardous and Special Products

Topic: Producer
The HSP Regulation has 13 materials obligated under it. Materials that share the same obligations have been grouped into categories.

Category A:

Oil Filters: produced and/or arriving in Ontario, and which are for sale, directly or as part of a product
a) a spin-on style filter or element-style fluid filter that is sold separately or as part of a product, that is used in hydraulic, transmission or internal combustion engine applications,
(b) a filter used for oil, diesel fuel, storage tank fuel, coolant, household furnace fuel, and
(c) a sump type automatic transmission filter

Non-refillable pressurized containers: that are used for the supply of a gas product, including propane, but cannot be refilled

Category B:

Refillable pressurized containers: that are used for the supply of a gas and can be refilled

Antifreeze: that contains ethylene or propylene glycol used or intended for use as a vehicle engine coolant

Oil containers: that have a capacity of 30 litres or less and that was manufactured and used for the purpose of containing new lubricating oil

Solvents: that are used to dissolve or thin a compatible substance, comprised of 10% or more of water-immiscible liquid hydrocarbons, including halogen-substituted liquid hydrocarbons

Paints and coatings: that contain latex, oil or solvent-based architectural coatings whether tinted or untinted, non-pesticide marine paints, paints for automotive craft and industrial applications

Pesticides: fungicides, herbicides or insecticides that are registered under the Pest Control Products Act

Category C:

Barometers: that contain mercury, are intended for residential use and may contain electronic components

Thermometers: that contain mercury, are intended for residential use to measure body or air temperature and may contain electronic component

Thermostats: that contain mercury, and may contain electronic components

Category D:

Fertilizers: any substance or mixture of substances containing nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium or other plant food, manufactured, sold or represented for use as a plant nutrient and regulated under the Fertilizers Act (Canada)

Category E:

Refillable propane containers: A pressurized container that can be refilled, has a water capacity of 109 litres or less and is used only for propane

See our FAQ to understand “Is the packaging of antifreeze, pesticides, solvents, paints and coatings obligated?” and “What are the key changes to antifreeze, solvents, refillable pressurized containers, paints and coatings material definitions?”