2. Program Outline
EOPE is included in Article 2(1) of Schedule 3 of the Regulation (“Electronic and Electrical Product Category”) and includes items such as electric snow blowers, electric lawnmowers, and other electric gardening equipment. The Program categorizes designated products into four groups of EOPE for the purpose of applying environmental handling fees: hand-held, walk-behind, free-standing, and lawn tractors. OPEIC is a Canadian non-profit organization federally-incorporated under Part 2 of the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act , formed as the legal entity to govern the Program. As of December 2024, the Program had 44 participants representing the majority of the EOPE market in British Columbia. Participants included manufacturers, distributors, and dealers. Product Care Association of Canada (“Product Care”) continued to be engaged as Program Manager by OPEIC in 2024. In October of 2024, OPEIC’s contracted service provider Canadian Electrical Stewardship Association (CESA) amalgamated with Electronics Recycling Association Canada (EPRA). EPRA (“the Service Provider”) is now contracted by OPEIC to utilize its network of collection sites. Operational changes took effect on January 1, 2025. These collection sites provide convenient drop-off locations throughout the province, including retailers, local government sites, private recycling sites, and recycling depots. Consumers can drop off their EOPE at any of the Service Provider’s collection sites without charge. Details regarding the collection network can be found in Section 4 Collection System and Facilities of this report. OPEIC’s website (www.opeic.ca) offers an up-to-date collection site locator providing listings of the current collection sites. The website also outlines OPEIC’s policies for participants and program information for consumers.
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