No. If your business does not conduct resource recovery activities as its primary purpose, there is no requirement to register as a processor with the Authority.
Topic: Register with RPRA
What information is required for Blue Box processors to register with the Authority?
Processors need to provide the following information when registering with the Authority:
- Business information (e.g., business name, contact information)
- Processing site location, contact information and Blue Box materials received and processed at each location
- Any producers or PROs the processor has contracted with
Visit our Blue Box Processors webpage for more information.
Do service providers have to pay fees to the Authority?
No, only producers are required to pay RPRA program fees. The decision to make producers pay fees and cover the Authority’s costs was made to reflect the fact that the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016 (RRCEA) is based on a producer responsibility framework. Although producers may hire service providers to help meet their obligations, the responsibility remains with the producer.
I already reported my 2020 supply data to Stewardship Ontario through the WeRecycle Portal. Do I have to report again to the Authority?
Yes. You are required to submit 2018, 2019 and 2020 supply data when registering with the Authority if you are a producer of oil filters, oil filters, oil containers, antifreeze, pesticides, solvents, paints and coatings, refillable or non-refillable pressurized containers and:
- supplied materials between January 1, 2018, and October 31, 2021, and
- your average weight of supply is above the threshold stated in the below table
| Type of HSP | Average weight of supply in respect of the previous calendar year (tonnes) |
|---|---|
| Oil Filters | 3.5 |
| Antifreeze | 20 |
| Oil Containers | 2 |
| Paints and Coatings | 10 |
| Pesticides | 1 |
| Non-refillable Pressurized Containers | 3 |
| Refillable Pressurized Containers | 8 |
| Solvents | 3 |
Otherwise, a producer must register on or before July 31 of the first calendar year in which the producer exceeds the above threshold. To calculate your average weight of supply, reference the Registration Form.
As an HSP producer, what are my requirements under the HSP regulation?
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.
How do I manage contacts on my Registry account?
Account Admins must add any new, or manage existing, Primary Contacts under the program they wish to give them access to in order for the Primary Contact to be able to submit a report (e.g., permissions to view and complete reports).
To Manage contacts on your Registry account, please see the following steps:
- Log into your account
- Once you are logged in, click on the drop-down arrow in the top right corner and select Manage Users
- Under Actions, click Manage to update preferences of existing users
- Click Add New User to add an additional contact to your account
- To give reporting access to a Primary Contact, select the program from the drop-down that you would like to grant them access to
Can a producer change PROs?
Yes, a producer can change PROs at any time. Producers must notify RPRA of any change in PROs within 30 days of the change.
Am I an HSP disposal facility?
A disposal facility means a facility at which pesticides are disposed of.
Why do I have to pay the RPRA Registry fee for Blue Box in 2021 if the program doesn’t transition until 2023?
RPRA’s Registry fees cover the costs related to compliance and enforcement and other activities required to administer the regulations under the RRCEA, and building and operating the Registry.
The Registry fees cover expenses in a given year (e.g., 2021 fees cover 2021 expenses). 2021 fees for Blue Box cover the Authority’s costs to undertake activities to implement the regulation in 2021, which include:
- helping obligated parties understand their requirements
- ensuring producers register and report their supply data by the deadline in the regulation
- compliance, enforcement, and communication activities
Am I an HSP processor?
A processor is a person who processes, for the purpose of resource recovery, HSP used by consumers in Ontario
Am I an HSP hauler?
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
What producer exemptions are there under the HSP regulation?
An HSP producer qualifies for an exemption if their average weight of supply for the previous calendar year is less than or equal to the weight specified in the chart below:
| Exempt (Less than <) | |
|---|---|
| Oil Filters | 3.5 |
| Non-refillable Pressurized Containers | 3 |
| Antifreeze | 20 |
| Oil Containers | 2 |
| Solvents | 3 |
| Paints and Coatings | 10 |
| Pesticides | 1 |
| Refillable Pressurized Containers | N/A |
| Mercury-containing Devices | |
| Fertilizers | |
| Propane Containers (refillable) |
See our FAQ “Am I a small, large, or exempt HSP producer?” to determine how to calculate if you are an exempt HSP producer.
HSP producers that meet the exemption criteria are exempt from:
- Registering 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.
Exempt producers must keep records related to the weight of HSP supplied into Ontario each year and provide them to RPRA upon request.
Producers are advised to confirm their exemption with the Compliance Team at 1-833-600-0530 or registry@rpra.ca.
Am I an HSP producer?
You are a hazardous and special products (HSP) producer if you market antifreeze and oil filters (excluding those provided in new vehicles, for which a separate hierarchy applies as outlined below), oil containers, solvents, paints and coatings, pesticides, fertilizers, pressurized containers or refillable propane containers to consumers in Ontario and:
- You are the brand holder and have residency in Canada;
- If there is no resident brand holder, you have residency in Ontario and import from outside of Ontario;
- If there is no resident importer, you have residency in Ontario and market directly to consumers in Ontario (e.g., online sales); or
- If there is no resident marketer, you do not have residency in Ontario and market directly to consumers in Ontario (e.g., online sales).
You are a hazardous and special products (HSP) producer if you market oil filters and antifreeze provided in new vehicles into Ontario and:
- You are the manufacturer of the new vehicle and have residency in Canada;
- If there is no resident vehicle manufacturer, you have residency in Ontario and import the vehicle from outside of Ontario;
- If there is no resident importer, you have residency in Ontario and market the vehicle directly to consumers in Ontario; or
- If there is no resident marketer, you do not have residency in Ontario and market the vehicle directly to consumers in Ontario.
You are a hazardous and special products (HSP) producer if you market mercury-containing barometers, thermometers or thermostats into Ontario and:
- You are the brand holder and have residency in Canada; or
- You are the brand holder of barometers, thermometers or thermostats marketed to consumers in Ontario that do not contain mercury
You are a hazardous and special products (HSP) producer if you market fertilizers into Ontario and:
- You are the brand holder and have residency in Canada
Even if you do not meet the above definitions, there may be circumstances where you qualify as a producer. Read the Hazardous and Special Products Regulation for more details or contact the Compliance Team for guidance at registry@rpra.ca or toll-free at 1- (833) 600-0530.
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