Frequently Asked Questions
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Program: Batteries , Hazardous and Special Products , ITT/AV , Lighting , TiresTopic: Collection systems , Where to Recycle map
If the map is not showing any recycling locations near you, you can:
- Try expanding your search by increasing the distance you’re willing to travel or modifying other filters.
- If there still isn’t a recycling location near you, contact the waste management department at your municipality for proper disposal instructions.
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Program: Batteries , Hazardous and Special Products , ITT/AV , Lighting , TiresTopic: Collection systems , Where to Recycle map
The recycling locations that appear on the map are reported to RPRA by businesses that run the recycling systems in Ontario.
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Program: Batteries , Hazardous and Special Products , ITT/AV , Lighting , TiresTopic: Collection systems , Where to Recycle map
The recycling locations that appear on the map are reported to RPRA by PROs (or producers managing their own collection networks) as the administrators of the collection systems. The public collection activities that PROs report in their registry account are uploaded to the map in near real-time.
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Program: Hazardous WasteTopic: Collection systems , Where to Recycle map
This map provides locations for most materials captured under Ontario’s recycling programs, which are overseen by RPRA: batteries, electronics, household hazardous waste, lighting and tires. See below for more information on what to do with materials that aren’t displayed on the map.
Household hazardous waste
Drop-off locations for some household hazardous waste, such as refillable propane containers, refillable pressurized containers, fertilizers and mercury-containing thermostats, thermometers and barometers, aren’t displayed on the map because they aren’t required (under the recycling program) to be reported to RPRA.
However, there may be locations that accept these materials for recycling that aren’t listed on RPRA’s Where to Recycle map. To find a location to dispose of refillable propane containers, refillable pressurized containers, fertilizers or mercury-containing thermostats, thermometers and barometers, contact one of the businesses below or visit their website:
- Mobius PRO Services
- Offers services for refillable propane containers and refillable pressurized containers
- Phone: 833-266-2487 | Email: info@mobiuspro.ca | Website
- Product Care Association
- Offers services for fertilizers and refillable propane containers
- Website (includes a map with recycling locations)
- Ryse Solutions Ontario Inc.
- Offers services for fertilizers, refillable pressurized containers, refillable propane containers, barometers, thermometers and thermostats
- Phone: 289-352-1200 | Email: info@ryseinc.ca | Website
- Tank Traders
- Offers services for refillable propane containers
- Website (includes a map with recycling locations)
- Thermostat Recovery Program
- Offers services for thermostats
- Website (includes a map with recycling locations)
Other materials (e.g., organics, mattresses, textiles, etc.)
If you need to recycle materials outside of the programs that RPRA oversees (e.g., organics, mattresses, textiles, etc.), please contact the waste management department at your municipality for proper disposal instructions.
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The Far North Boundary is the line between Ontario’s Far North and all communities south of the Far North.
Under the Far North Act, 2010, “Far North” is defined as the portion of Ontario that lies north of the land consisting of:
- Woodland Caribou Provincial Park;
- Red Lake Forest, Trout Lake Forest, Lac Seul Forest and Caribou Forest;
- Wabakimi Provincial Park, and;
- Ogoki Forest, Kenogami Forest, Hearst Forest, Gordon Cosens Forest and Cochrane-Moose River.
See the Far North of Ontario Map.
Also see our FAQ: ‘What producer-run recycling programs can remote or fly-in First Nation communities in Ontario access?’
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Program: TiresTopic: Management activities , Producer
Yes, the entire weight of reused tires can be counted towards a producer’s management target.
See our FAQ: What does ‘reuse’ mean under the Tires Regulation?
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Program: Hazardous WasteTopic: Registration , Registry , Reporting , RPRA Program and Registry Fees
When your HWP invoice total is $500 or less, the default method for paying that invoice is automatically set to credit card. This feature aims to simplify transactions for smaller amounts and ensure a smoother payment process.
As seen in the image below, if your HWP invoice is $500 or less, the payment method will automatically be set to credit card. Once you click next, you will input your credit card details, then click pay. Your payment will process automatically. If an alternate payment method is required, please contact us.
Note: As of April 2024, all programs except for HWP, have the option to select from various payment methods, including bank withdrawal, credit card, electronic data interchange, electronic bill payment, and cheque, regardless of the invoice amount.
If your company is unable to pay an invoice by credit card, please contact RPRA’s Compliance Team at registry@rpra.ca or (833) 600-0530.
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Program: Hazardous WasteTopic: Generator , Registry
Reporting for 2022 waste shipments through the prior HWIN system is closed.
Users can pay outstanding fees or request refunds related to 2022 balances by logging into HWIN.ca. For questions related to outstanding fees and refunds email HazardousWasteProgram@ontario.ca
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Program: Batteries , Blue Box , Excess Soil , Hazardous and Special Products , Hazardous Waste , ITT/AV , Lighting , TiresTopic: General , Registry
If you need to change an email address in your registry account, please contact the Compliance Team at registry@rpra.ca. Registry users cannot update email addresses themselves; this can only be completed by RPRA.
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Program: Batteries , Blue Box , Excess Soil , Hazardous and Special Products , Hazardous Waste , ITT/AV , Lighting , TiresTopic: General , Registry
Account admins can manage password resets for all active users in the account. Primary users are also able to manage password resets, but only for active users within the programs they are the primary user for. If secondary users require a password reset, they can reach out to the account admin or primary user to do so.