RECYCLING COUNCIL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Contact our HOTLINE: 604-RECYCLE (732-9253) in Lower Mainland or
1-800-667-4321 (rest of BC) or e-mail at hotline@rcbc.bc.ca
Wondering where to recycle a certain material? Search our Recyclepedia!
Products Stewardship Programs
In British Columbia, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) (formerly referred to as Industry Product Stewardship) is an environmental policy approach in which the producer's responsibility for reducing environmental impact and managing the product is extended across the whole life cycle of the product, from selection of materials and design to its end-of-life. (Ministry of Environment).
BC Used Oil Management Association | Brewers Association of Canada | Electrical Equipment Manufacturers Association |Electronics Stewardship Association of BC | Encorp Pacific (Canada) | Post-Consumer Pharmaceutical Stewardship Association | Product Care | Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation | Recycle My Cell | Switch the 'Stat | Tire Stewardship BC | Tree-Marking-Paint Stewardship Association
Product Stewardship Updates
July 2010 - Summary of Current and Upcoming B.C. Product Stewardship Programs
March 2010 - British Columbia's Recycling Handbook
All eight of B.C.'s existing stewardship agencies have partnered to produce an informational handbook. British Columbia's Recycling Handbook provides valuable information about all products that fall under the Recycling Regulation. It identifies the stewards, the products, any fees that may apply, what products are recycled into, contact information, and most importantly where to take products to ensure they are recycled responsibly.
A flipbook web version or pdf file can be accessed here.
May 2010 - TELUS Electronic Stewardship Plan Consultation. More info here.
Current Programs
BC Used Oil Management Association
BCUOMA is a not-for-profit organization open to all brand-owners of lubricating oil, oil filters and oil containers in British Columbia.
Collection Facilities
Program Brochure
Ambassador Program
Brewers Association of Canada
Established in 1943, the Brewers Association of Canada is a voluntary association of 17 brewers from coast to coast that represents 98% of the beer brewed in Canada.
The Brewers Association of Canada works with its members, governments, stakeholders and the public to progressively improve the marketplace for beer while, encouraging the responsible use of beer and the protection of the environment.
Electrical Equipment Manufacturers Association
The Electrical Equipment Manufacturers Association of Canada (EEMAC), a council of Electro-Federation of Canada, has worked together with Product Care Association to develop a product stewardship program plan for residential use fluorescent light bulbs.
Fluorescent Light Recycling Depots
Electronics Stewardship Association of BC
Electronics Stewardship Association of British Columbia (ESABC) is a member based, not-for-profit association comprised of the major producers and retailers of electronic products in British Columbia. It is responsible to the Province for implementing and operating sustainable end-of-life solutions for BC's electronic waste. ESABC selected Encorp Pacific (Canada) as its Program Manager given its operational experience and established infrastructure. ESABC's electronics
recycling program is delivered to the citizens of BC, by Encorp Pacific under the brand Return-ItTM Electronics.
ESABC Open Letter to Members (October 28, 2008)
Encorp Pacific Canada
Encorp is a not-for-profit stewardship corporation that aims to develop and manage a consumer-friendly and cost-effective system to recover non-alcohol beverage containers from consumers.
Return-It Locations
Return-It Electronics Program
Return-It Beverage Program
Return-It Milk Program
Post-Consumer Pharmaceutical Stewardship Association
The Post Consumer Pharmaceutical Stewardship Association (PCPSA) was formed to respond to government and environmental issues relating to the efficient collection and safe disposal of leftover medicines returned by the public in provinces having regulations requiring industry stewardship programs.
Participating Pharmacies
Program Brochure
Program Poster
Product Care
Product Care is a not-for-profit industry sponsored association that manages environmental stewardship programs for paint, flammable liquids, domestic pesticide and gasoline. Product Care also administers the BC fluorescent light bulb and tube (residential use) stewardship program, which launched July 1, 2010.
Product Care Depots - paints, flammable liquids and pesticides
Fluorescent Light Recycling Depots
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) has been recycling rechargeable batteries and cell phones through a voluntary program in BC since 1997. As of July 1, 2010 they began collecting non-rechargeable batteries such as alkaline, UPS and lithium.
Recycle My Cell
Recycle My Cell was created and is maintained by the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association. CWTA is the authority on wireless issues, developments and trends in Canada. It represents cellular, PCS, messaging, mobile radio, fixed wireless and mobile satellite service providers as well as companies that develop and produce products for the industry.
Switch the 'Stat
A stewardship plan for thermostats was approved by the Ministry of Environment in February 2010. The plan was submitted by the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada and the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating. The plan builds on the program infrastructure of the existing Swith the 'Stat program managed by the Clean Air Foundation.
Thermostat Recycling Drop-off Locations
Tire Stewardship BC
Tire Stewardship BC is a not-for-profit organization formed to manage the scrap tire recycling program on behalf of tire retailers in the province.
Tree-Marking-Paint Stewardship Association
To manage residual industrial aerosol paint in a cost efficient and environmentally acceptable manner.
