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• Program: Excess Soil

  Topic: General , Registry , Reporting

  Toggle the submenu Where can I find resources related to the Excess Soil Registry?

  RPRA has developed an Excess Soil Registry Resources webpage to help users navigate the online system and complete common activities such as account creation, filing and searching for notices. Resources include step-by-instructions and walk-through videos.

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• Program: Batteries , Blue Box , Excess Soil , Hazardous and Special Products , Hazardous Waste , ITT/AV , Lighting , Tires

  Topic: General , Registry

  Toggle the submenu Where can I find resources related to the use of the Registry?

  RPRA has developed a library of resources to support Registry users navigate the online system and meet their regulatory requirements. RPRA consistently adds to this pool of resources based on upcoming requirements, emerging needs, and questions we receive from stakeholders.

  View Registry resources for each program:

  • Batteries
  • Blue Box
  • Hazardous and Special Products
  • ITT/AV
  • Lighting
  • Tires
  • Excess Soil Registry
  • Hazardous Waste Program Registry

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• Program: Excess Soil

  Topic: Registry , Regulation , Reporting

  Toggle the submenu Why were the requirements under the Excess Soil Regulation paused in 2022?

  On April 21, 2022, the Ontario Government announced a temporary suspension of the registration and reporting requirements under the Excess Soil Regulation. The requirements were suspended until January 1, 2023. The Excess Soil Registry remained open for users during the pause.

  As of January 1, construction and development Project Leaders and Operators/Owners of soil Reuse Sites and Residential Development Soil Depot sites are required to register and file notices about how they reuse and dispose of excess soil in Ontario through RPRA’s Excess Soil Registry.

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• Program: Excess Soil

  Topic: Registry , Regulation , Reporting

  Toggle the submenu Do the amendments to the Excess Soil Regulation made in 2022 change anything for me?

  In December 2022, the Government of Ontario finalized amendments to O. Reg. 406/19: On-Site and Excess Soil Regulation (Excess Soil Regulation) and the Rules for Soil Management and Excess Soil Quality Standards (Soil Rules), which came into effect January 1, 2023.

  If a project triggers the filing requirements under the Excess Soil Regulation, the process for filing notices has not changed.
  However, the amended regulation may affect the types of projects for which a notice is required to be filed through the Excess Soil Registry.

  The two key amendments made to the regulation mean:

  • Reuse planning requirements are not triggered for projects defined as “low-risk project areas”, being a property at which the current or last property use was agricultural or other, residential, parkland or institutional (as defined under O. Reg. 153/04), that would otherwise have been triggered to complete reuse planning requirements as a result of being located within an area of settlement and removing at least 2,000m3 of excess soil. Other triggers for reuse planning may still apply.
  • The limit on the maximum size of soil storage piles (previously 2,500 m3) has been removed. Other soil storage rules would continue to apply, including the requirement to prevent any adverse effects.

  If you have questions about the Excess Soil Regulation or the amendments, contact the ministry at MECP.LandPolicy@ontario.ca.

  See our FAQ to see “Who needs to file notices?”

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• Program: Batteries , Blue Box , Excess Soil , Hazardous and Special Products , Hazardous Waste , ITT/AV , Lighting , Tires

  Topic: Registry , RPRA Program and Registry Fees

  Toggle the submenu Where can I find past invoices in the Registry?

  Registrants can access past invoices in their Registry account under a new tab labelled “Invoices”. See sample screenshot below.

  

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• Program: Batteries , Blue Box , Excess Soil , Hazardous and Special Products , ITT/AV , Lighting , Tires

  Topic: RPRA Program and Registry Fees

  Toggle the submenu How do I know if an invoice has been amended?

  Registrants can access past invoices in their Registry account under a new tab labelled “Invoices”. A banner will be displayed that highlights whether an invoice has been amended to include HST as well as the date the amended invoice was reissued. This will show on all invoices with an invoice date before December 21, 2022. See sample screenshot below.

  

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• Program: Batteries , Blue Box , Excess Soil , Hazardous and Special Products , Hazardous Waste , ITT/AV , Lighting , Tires

  Topic: RPRA Program and Registry Fees

  Toggle the submenu Why is RPRA suddenly collecting HST on fees?

  Starting January 1, 2023, RPRA will collect 13% HST on all fees at the time of fee payment.

  This decision is based on a ruling RPRA received from the CRA in which HST must be charged on its fees under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016 (RRCEA). RPRA has determined that this ruling applies to all RRCEA producer responsibility programs and the Excess Soil and Hazardous Waste programs.

  On December 22, 2022, RPRA will reissue invoices that were issued prior to January 1, 2023, amended to indicate that 13% HST was paid. From December 22 onwards, registrants will be able to access the amended invoices in their Registry accounts under a new tab labelled “Invoices”. The amended invoice will show an HST amount as well as the date the amended invoice was reissued.

  Important notes:

  • On the amended invoices there have been no changes to the Invoice Total and registrants will not be required to pay any additional monies to RPRA for past invoices.
  • Registrants may be able to claim input tax credits for the HST collected on RPRA fees, for both the amended invoices and new invoices issued January 1, 2023, onwards. However, RPRA is not in a position to provide tax advice and suggests you consult your internal or external accountants to seek their counsel.
  • All new invoices issued effective January 1, 2023, will contain appropriate information identifying the amount of the HST and other relevant details. These invoices will also be displayed under the “Invoices” tab in a registrants’ Registry account.

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• Program: Batteries , Blue Box , Excess Soil , Hazardous and Special Products , Hazardous Waste , ITT/AV , Lighting , Tires

  Topic: Producer , Registration , Registry , Reporting , RPRA Program and Registry Fees

  Toggle the submenu How do I pay my fees to RPRA by electronic data interchange (EDI)?

  If you select electronic data interchange (EDI) as your method of payment, this is an electronic payment through your bank, also commonly known as EFT or ACH.

  Follow these steps to complete your payment:

  1. Submit your payment using RPRA’s banking information provided on your invoice.
  2. Be sure to reference your Invoice Number when you submit this payment to your bank so that we will be able to identify your payment.

  Please note:

  • Registry invoices are considered due on receipt.
  • Invoices are in CAD funds and payments must be sent in CAD.
  • It may take 1-2 weeks for your payment to be reflected in your Registry account once you have completed it.

  If you have questions relating to fee payment, contact our Compliance and Registry Team at registry@rpra.ca or call 647-496-0530 or toll-free at 1-833-600-0530.

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• Program: Batteries , Blue Box , Excess Soil , Hazardous and Special Products , Hazardous Waste , ITT/AV , Lighting , Tires

  Topic: Producer , Registration , Registry , Reporting , RPRA Program and Registry Fees

  Toggle the submenu How do I pay my fees to RPRA by cheque?

  If you select cheque as your method of payment, follow these steps to complete your payment:

  1. Make your cheque payable to “Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority”
  2. Enter your Invoice Number on the memo line of the cheque
  3. Please send your cheque to*:

  • • Resource Productivity Recovery Authority
    • PO Box 46114, STN A
    • Toronto, ON
    • M5W 4K9

  *As of January 20, 2023, the address for mailing cheques to RPRA has been revised. Please update your records and send cheques to the above address going forward.

  Please note:

  • Registry invoices are considered due on receipt.
  • Invoices are in CAD funds and payments must be sent in CAD.
  • It may take 2-4 weeks for your payment to be reflected in your Registry account once you have mailed your cheque due to mail and cheque processing times.

  If you have questions relating to fee payment, contact our Compliance and Registry Team at registry@rpra.ca or call 647-496-0530 or toll-free at 1-833-600-0530.

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• Program: Batteries , Blue Box , Excess Soil , Hazardous and Special Products , Hazardous Waste , ITT/AV , Lighting , Tires

  Topic: Producer , Registration , Registry , Reporting , RPRA Program and Registry Fees

  Toggle the submenu How do I pay my fees to RPRA by electronic bill?

  If you select electronic bill payment as your method of payment, this method of payment is done through your online banking account, using the bill payment functionality. It is available at major Canadian banks (e.g., TD, RBC, BMO, Scotiabank, etc.).

  Follow these steps to complete your payment:

  1. Log in to your bank account.
  2. Go to the bill payment section and choose to add a payee.
  3. Search for and select “RPRA” as the payee.
  4. Once “RPRA” is selected, enter your registration number as the account number to make your payment. Your registration number can be found on your invoice.

  Please note:

  • Registry invoices are considered due on receipt.
  • Invoices are in CAD funds and payments must be sent in CAD.
  • It may take 1-2 weeks for your payment to be reflected in your Registry account once you have completed it.

  If you have questions relating to fee payment, contact our Compliance and Registry Team at registry@rpra.ca or call 647-496-0530 or toll-free at 1-833-600-0530.

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