In 2013, the Government of Alberta consulted on proposed changes to Alberta’s recycling regulatory framework. Information on the consultation details and results can be found on the Open Government Portal at:
Documents provided on the Portal are as follows:
- Proposed Designated Materials Recycling Regulation Consultation Workbook Feedback Summary Report
- Proposed Designated Materials Recycling Regulation Consultation Workbook
- Proposed Designated Materials Recycling Regulation Public Opinion Poll
The proposed changes that were consulted on in 2013 were to:
- Consolidate Alberta’s existing recycling regulations under one regulation
- Designate household hazardous waste under an extended producer responsibility framework
- Designate packaging and printed paper under an extended producer responsibility framework
- Enable extended producer responsibility in regulation
- Expand the electronics program to include small appliances, audio/visual equipment, telecommunications equipment and power tools
- Expand the used oil materials recycling program to include other automotive containers
- Remove specified maximum environmental fees from regulation while still ensuring consumer protection from excessive fees
Work on all proposed changes is ongoing and no decisions have been made at this time. Alberta Environment and Parks will provide updates here.
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Updated: Oct 22, 2017