Posted on October 20, 2021 by Michelle Hoover -
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.
Posted on October 19, 2021 by Michelle Hoover -
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.
Posted on September 16, 2021 by Michelle Hoover -
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
Posted on September 15, 2021 by Davina Gounden -
Yes, a producer can change PROs at any time. Producers must notify RPRA of any change in PROs within 30 days of the change.
Posted on September 15, 2021 by Michelle Hoover -
A disposal facility means a facility at which pesticides are disposed of.
Posted on September 15, 2021 by Davina Gounden -
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
Posted on September 15, 2021 by Michelle Hoover -
A processor is a person who processes, for the purpose of resource recovery, HSP used by consumers in Ontario
Posted on September 15, 2021 by Michelle Hoover -
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
Posted on September 15, 2021 by Michelle Hoover -
If a producer is exempt in accordance with the chart below, the producer is exempt from the following requirements:
- Registration with RPRA
- Requirements related to setting up or operating a collection system
- Management requirements
- Promotion and education requirements
Producer categories use the average weight of material (in tonnes) supplied in Ontario in the three previous calendar years. If you have questions on how to calculate your average weight of supply, contact the Registry Support Team at registry@rpra.ca.
Posted on September 15, 2021 by Michelle Hoover -
A person is considered a producer under the HSP Regulation if they supply oil filters, oil containers, antifreeze, solvents, paints and coatings, pesticides, fertilizers, pressurized containers or refillable propane containers and:
- are the brand holder and has residency in Canada
- import from outside Ontario and has residency in Ontario
- markets directly to consumers in Ontario (e.g., online sales) and has residency in Ontario
- markets directly to consumers and does not have residency in Ontario
A person is considered a producer under the HSP Regulation if they supply mercury-containing barometers, thermometers or thermostats and:
- are the brand holder and has residency in Canada
- are the Brand holder of barometers, thermometers or thermostats marketed to consumers in Ontario that do not contain mercury
A person is considered a producer under the HSP Regulation if they supply fertilizers and:
- are the brand holder and has residency in Canada
Even if you do not meet the above definitions, there may be circumstances where you qualify as a producer. Read the HSP Regulation for more detail or contact the Compliance and Registry Team at registry@rpra.ca or (647) 496-0530 or toll-free at (833) 600-0530.
Posted on September 15, 2021 by Davina Gounden -
Producers are required to provide the following information when registering with RPRA:
- Contact information
- PRO information (if a PRO has been retained at time of reporting), including what services they have retained a PRO for
- Their 2020 supply data in each of the seven material categories– beverage container, glass material, flexible plastic, metal material, paper material, and certified compostable products and packaging material – as well as any deductions.
Please note that this information must be submitted to RPRA directly.
See our FAQ to understand “What deductions are available to producers under the Blue Box Regulation?”
Posted on September 15, 2021 by Michelle Hoover -
Producers of all materials must provide the following information when registering:
- Name, contact information and Stewardship Ontario number (if applicable)
- Identify any PROs who they have retained (if applicable at time of registration)
- Name, contact information of the person who will be responsible for having the registration complete and up to date
Producers of oil filters, antifreeze, oil containers, pressurized containers, pesticides, solvents, paints and coatings must also provide:
Producers of fertilizers and refillable propane containers must provide:
- The date they first supplied the products to consumers in Ontario
Posted on September 15, 2021 by Davina Gounden -
Producers are required to register with RPRA by October 1, 2021, as outlined in the Blue Box Regulation.
After this date, new businesses are required to register within 30 days of becoming a producer.
