Electronics and electrical products, including batteries and light bulbs, are managed by product stewardship agencies in accordance with their stewardship plans approved under the Recycling Regulation.
In December 2009, the Electronics and Electrical Product Category (Schedule 3) in the Recycling Regulation was amended. The table below generally outlines the phased compliance dates for producers of products within the e-waste category.
Please refer to the Recycling Regulation or Recycling Regulation Guide for information on how to comply with the regulation, including assistance in developing a Product Stewardship Plan.
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 | Phase 3 | Phase 4 | Phase 5 | |
E-waste Products
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• Televisions
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• Audio-visual and Consumer equipment |
• Smoke detectors |
• Small appliances |
• Large appliances |
| Stewardship Plan Submitted to Ministry | Completed 2007 |
January 1, 2010 |
July 1 2010 |
July 1, 2010 |
October 1, 2011 |
| Launch Recycling Program | Completed 2007 |
July 1, 2010 |
April 1, 2011 |
October 1, 2011 |
July 1, 2012 |
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