EPR Project Update - March 24, 2025

EPR Products, Packaging and Paper Contract
Council confirms the City’s intent to participate in the Products, Packaging and Paper (PPP) branch of the EPR program. To transition smoothly, the City will enter a short-term contract (April 1 – June 30, 2025) with Circular Materials to continue current recycling depot operations through Centra Cam. This contract ensures no major changes in depot operations while covering collection, sorting, and sale of recyclable materials, with costs covered through EPR funding. A second, longer contract (July 1, 2025 – October 1, 2026) will be addressed later to expand the program.

EPR Hazardous and Special Products Contract
Council confirms the City’s intent to participate in the Hazardous and Special Products branch of the EPR program. The City will be sending a letter jointly with Product Care, to the Extended Producer Responsibility regulator (Alberta Recycling Management Authority) requesting a two-year exemption regarding the construction of a permanent Hazardous and Special Products depot. In the meantime, the City plans to continue its current system of collecting household hazardous waste twice a year through a contract with Product Care, which will help cover some costs.

EPR Hazardous and Special Products Battery Contract
Council approves a contract with Call2Recycle to handle battery recycling. This would cover sorting, processing, packaging, and shipping batteries under the EPR program.