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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 , Hazardous and Special Products , ITT/AV , Lighting , Tires

  Topic: Producer , Registry

  Toggle the submenu What is the difference between an account admin, a primary and a secondary user in the Registry portal?

  Account admins have access to all information within a registrant’s account. They can create and assign primary and secondary users’ access to the account, edit and submit reports, and pay fees. They are the only ones who can manage PROs.  Account admins can view all activities users undertake. They will also be the recipient of emails from the Registry portal.

  Primary users can only assign secondary users’ access to the account, edit and submit reports and pay fees.

  Secondary users can only edit and submit reports and pay fees.

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

  Topic: PRO , Producer , Registry

  Toggle the submenu Why can’t I see the Manage PRO widget to add my PRO choice?

  The Manage PRO option will appear on the dashboard below your list of supply data reports when your supply data reporting is complete and if you have management requirements. If your supply data reporting is below the supply exemption threshold you will not have management requirements, and therefore not need to assign a PRO to assist with your obligations.

  Also note that Account Admin are the only portal users that can manage your PRO’s responsibility, so this widget is not viewable to primary and secondary users.

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• 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.

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• 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.

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• 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?”

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• 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?’

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• 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.

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• Program: Lighting

  Topic: Producer

  Toggle the submenu What is a fixture and is it obligated under the EEE Regulation?

  For the purposes of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) Regulation, a fixture is an electrical device supporting one or several electric lamps that provide illumination. Fixtures are not obligated as lighting under the EEE Regulation.

  Fixtures require an electrical connection to a power source, whether it is directly connected to alternative current or batteries.

  Fixtures can be hardwired, free standing, portable and even solar powered.

  Examples of fixtures include table lamps, floor lamps, etc.

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