Are you a brand owner, a distributor, or a business that markets containers, packaging, or printed paper in Quebec? If so, you are among the producers that form the foundation of the curbside recycling system.
On this page, you will find key information and resources to help you understand and fulfill your role.
You are the pillars of the curbside recycling system.
Quebec’s curbside recycling system is based on the principle of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). EPR makes businesses responsible for the packaged products, containers, and printed paper they put on the market, from design to end-of-life. It is intended to keep the curbside recycling system running smoothly while improving the recycling and management of collected materials.
As a producer, you have two main responsibilities under the EPR framework.
As the organization in charge of managing curbside recycling in Quebec, we are here to help.
Two core producer obligations
Why a mandatory financial participation?
The annual PFP serves a vital purpose. In addition to making curbside door-to-door collection possible throughout Quebec, it helps fund the opening of new sorting centres, the extension of collection services to remote areas, and supports the development of education and awareness campaigns on material separation at source.
Your contribution helps ensure the future of the curbside recycling system.
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Filing your report
Whether you’ve filed a report before or not, our step-by-step guide is available to help you properly report your containers, packaging, and printed paper. Choose the step where you want to begin.
Read our guideAre you a member of Éco Entreprises Québec?
Brand holders, distributors, and original suppliers of containers, packaging, and printed paper in Quebec are required by law to become members of Éco Entreprises Québec, which involves signing a membership contract. It is a commitment to working with you and on your behalf to improve the curbside recycling system. Signing the membership contract is an obligation and not a choice.
You can sign your contract right now or by submitting your first report on our portal.
How can you integrate ecodesign into your business practices?
- By learning about ecodesign strategies and how to implement them
- By choosing suppliers that follow environmentally responsible practices
- By targeting ecodesign actions that suit the nature and needs of your business
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Implementing your ecodesign practices
We have been working for more than a decade to make ecodesign accessible to businesses like yours. In that spirit, we have developed guidelines and documentation to support your ecodesign practices.
Read our ecodesign guide