Ministry of Environment

Product Stewardship

Electronics and Electrical Product Category

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. For information on how to comply with the regulation, including assistance in developing a Product Stewardship Plan, please see the Recycling Guide.

  Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4
E-waste Products • Televisions
• Computers
• Computer monitors, keyboards, mice and other peripherals
• Printers
• IT and telecommunications equipment
• Audio-visual and Consumer equipment
• Thermostats
• Batteries used in Phase 2 products
• Residential CFL bulbs

• Small appliances
• Smoke detectors
• Batteries used in Phase 3 products

• Large appliances
• Electrical and electronic tools
•Medical devices
• Automatic dispensers
•Lighting equipment
• Toys, leisure and sports equipment
• Monitoring and control instruments
• Batteries used in Phase 4 products
Stewardship Plan Submitted to Ministry Completed 2007 January 1, 2010 July 2010 October 1, 2011
Launch Recycling Program Completed 2007 July 1, 2010 April 2011 July 1, 2012

 

For more detailed information, please see the Recycling Regulation.