Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ filtered results:

• Program: Lighting

  Topic: Producer

  Toggle the submenu What is lighting under the EEE Regulation?

  Lighting is defined as electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) that has the primary purpose of producing light.

  Note, the below lists are non-exhaustive.

  Lighting does not include:

  • lighting that is provided with another product or a fixture, or
  • lighting that also falls into the category of ITT/AV.

  Examples of included lighting under the EEE Regulation:

  • Bulbs
  • Dimmable light bulb
  • Fluorescent bulb
  • Halogen bulb
  • Headlight bulb
  • High intensity discharge (HID) lamp
  • Indicator Lights
  • Incandescent bulb
  • Lamp
  • Light emitting diode (LED) bulb
  • Mini and miniature bulbs
  • Motion activated bulb
  • Replacement bulbs & lamps
  • Tube light
  • UV Lamps
  • Wi-Fi light bulb

  Examples of excluded lighting under the EEE Regulation:

  • Ceiling light
  • Chandelier
  • Flashlights
  • Floor lamp
  • Flush mount light
  • Light bulb supplied with a fixture
  • Light bulb supplied with a product
  • Light Strips
  • Pendant light
  • Recessed lighting
  • Ring lights
  • Sconce
  • String lights
  • Table & floor lamps

  Copy this question to clipboard
• Program: Lighting

  Topic: General , Registry , Reporting

  Toggle the submenu Where can I find resources related to the Lighting Registry portal?

  Registry Resources such as Registry Procedures, Compliance Bulletins, and Reporting Guides can be found on our Lighting Registry Resources webpage.

  Copy this question to clipboard
• Program: Lighting

  Topic: Collection systems , Management activities , Reporting

  Toggle the submenu As a lighting producer who has registered, what other requirements do I need to meet?

  As of January 1, 2023, lighting producers are required to establish and operate a lighting collection system that meets the accessibility requirements in the EEE Regulation. A producer must ensure that all lighting collected is managed regardless of what their minimum management requirements is.

  A producer has the choice of establishing and operating their own collection and management systems or working with one or more producer responsibility organizations (PROs) registered with the Authority to meet their obligations.

  For detailed information on lighting producer requirements, visit our Lighting Producer webpage.

  If you have further questions about lighting producer requirements, contact the Compliance and Registry Team at registry@rpra.ca or 1-833-600-0530.

  Copy this question to clipboard
• Program: Lighting

  Topic: Producer , Reporting

  Toggle the submenu As a lighting producer, what data do I submit to RPRA?

  Lighting producers report supply data in kilograms from two years prior (i.e., 2023 supply data is reported in 2025) in their annual supply report.

  Producers can use the actual weight of the obligated lighting, or RPRA’s weight conversion factors found in the EEE Verification and Audit Procedure.

  For further questions, contact the Compliance Team at registry@rpra.ca or 1-833-600-0530.

  Copy this question to clipboard
• Program: Lighting

  Topic: Collection systems , Management activities , Producer , Registration , Reporting

  Toggle the submenu How do I determine if I am an exempt lighting producer?

  A lighting producer qualifies for an exemption if their average weight of supply for that calendar year is less than or equal to 700 kg.

  Average supply weight is determined using the following formula:

  Average weight of lighting supply = (Y3 + Y4 + Y5) / 3 

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

  Lighting producers that meet the exemption criteria are exempt from:

  • Registering with and reporting to RPRA
  • Establishing a collection and management system
  • Meeting a management requirement
  • 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.

  Producers that are exempt must keep records of the materials they supplied, as set out in section 30 of the regulation.

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

  See our FAQs: “How are lighting producers’ minimum management requirements determined?” and “What do I have to do if I am an exempt lighting producer?”

  Copy this question to clipboard
• Program: Lighting

  Topic: Collection systems , Management activities , Producer , Registration , Reporting

  Toggle the submenu What do I have to do if I am an exempt lighting producer?

  An exempt producer is not required to:

  • Register and report to RPRA
  • Establish a collection and management system
  • Meet a management requirement
  • Meet promotion and education requirements

  Exempt producers must retain records related to the weight of lighting supplied into Ontario each year and provide them to RPRA upon request.

  See our FAQ: ‘How do I determine if I am an exempt lighting producer?’

  Copy this question to clipboard
• Program: Lighting

  Topic: Producer , Registration

  Toggle the submenu How are lighting producer minimum management requirements determined?

  A producer’s individual minimum management requirement is determined by the following formulas, found in section 14 of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) Regulation, summarized in the following chart:

  Performance Year	Supply Report Year	Formula
  2025	2024	(2020 supply + 2021 supply + 2022 supply) / 3×30%
  2026	2025	(2021 supply + 2022 supply + 2023 supply) / 3×30%
  2027	2026	(2022 supply + 2023 supply + 2024 supply) / 3×30%
  2028	2027	(2023 supply + 2024 supply + 2025 supply) / 3×30%
  2029	2028	(2024 supply + 2025 supply + 2026 supply)/ 3×30%
  2030	2029	(2025 supply + 2026 supply + 2027 supply)/ 3×30%
  2031	2030	(2026 supply + 2027 supply + 2028 supply)/ 3×35%

  It is important to note that producers must ensure that all lighting that is collected is managed, regardless of their minimum management requirement.

  Note: Producers with a management requirement below a certain threshold may be exempt from registering with and reporting to RPRA. See our FAQ ‘How do I determine if I am an exempt lighting producer?’ to learn more.

  Copy this question to clipboard
• Program: Lighting

  Topic: Hauler , Processor , Refurbisher , Registration

  Toggle the submenu Am I a lighting service provider?

  • A lighting hauler is a person that arranges the transport of lighting used in Ontario that are destined for processing, reuse, refurbishing or disposal.
  • A lighting refurbisher is a person that prepares or refurbishes lighting used in Ontario for the purpose of reuse.
  • A lighting processor is a person that processes lighting used in Ontario for the purpose of resource recovery.

  Copy this question to clipboard
• Program: Lighting

  Topic: Producer , Registration

  Toggle the submenu Am I a lighting producer?

  A person is considered a lighting producer under the Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) Regulation if they supply lighting into Ontario and:

  • Are the brand holder for the lighting and have residency in Canada;
  • If there is no resident brand holder, have residency in Ontario and import lighting from outside of Ontario;
  • If there is no resident importer, have residency in Ontario and market directly to consumers in Ontario (e.g. online sales); or
  • If there is no resident marketer, do not have residency in Ontario and market directly to consumers in Ontario (e.g., online sales).

  Even if you do not meet the above definition, there may be circumstances where you qualify as a producer. Read the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulation for more detail or contact the Compliance and Registry Team for guidance at registry@rpra.ca or (647) 496-0530 or toll-free at (833) 600-0530.

  See our FAQ to understand “What is lighting under the EEE Regulation?”, “Who is a brand holder?”

  Copy this question to clipboard
• Program: Batteries , Hazardous and Special Products , ITT/AV , Lighting , Tires

  Topic: Collection systems , Municipalities , PRO , Where to Recycle map

  Toggle the submenu Can my collection site be open seasonally?

  Battery, electronics, lighting and tire collection sites must be operated during regular business hours throughout the calendar year.

  Household hazardous waste collection sites may open seasonally. The Where to Recycle map should reflect the time of the year when the collection site operates.

  Copy this question to clipboard