| Certain Canadian provinces have passed laws regarding the recycling of various products. To meet these regulatory obligations, fees are levied when selling certain regulated products. The funds are used by recycling programs to collect and recycle the products at the end of life. These fees are displayed as a means of raising consumer awareness about the recycling programs and the costs associated with the products purchased. These fees are not taxes. For more information on these programs or to find a drop off location in your area, please visit the applicable website below: |
Small Appliances
(Personal care appliances, vacuums, kitchen countertop appliances such as toasters and blenders, etc.)
(Personal care appliances, vacuums, kitchen countertop appliances such as toasters and blenders, etc.)
| Province | Program | Website |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Canadian Electrical Stewardship Association (CESA) | Learn More |
| Yukon | Government of Yukon | Learn More |
Large Appliances
(Refrigerators, washers/dryers, dishwashers, air conditioners, etc.)
(Refrigerators, washers/dryers, dishwashers, air conditioners, etc.)
| Province | Program | Website |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Major Appliances Recycling Roundtable (MARR) | Learn More |
| Quebec | GoRecycle | Learn More |
Outdoor Power Equipment
(Lawn mowers, snow blowers, pressure washers, chain saws, etc.)
(Lawn mowers, snow blowers, pressure washers, chain saws, etc.)
| Province | Program | Website |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Outdoor Power Equipment Institute of Canada (OPEIC) | Learn More |
Electronic Waste
(Computers, televisions, audio/visual equipment, etc.)
(Computers, televisions, audio/visual equipment, etc.)
| Province | Program | Website |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) | Learn More |
| Alberta | Alberta Recycling Management Authority | Learn More |
| Saskatchewan | Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) | Learn More |
| Manitoba | Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) | Learn More |
| Ontario | Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) | Learn More |
| Quebec | Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) | Learn More |
| New Brunswick | Recycle NB | Learn More |
| Nova Scotia | Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) | Learn More |
| Prince Edward Island | Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) | Learn More |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) | Learn More |
| Northwest Territories | Electronics Recycling Program | Learn More |
| Yukon | Recycle Yukon Electronics | Learn More |
Batteries
(Primary batteries, rechargeable batteries, cell phone batteries, etc.)
(Primary batteries, rechargeable batteries, cell phone batteries, etc.)
| Province | Program | Website |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Call2Recycle | Learn More |
| Alberta | Call2Recycle | Learn More |
| Saskatchewan | Call2Recycle | Learn More |
| Manitoba | Call2Recycle | Learn More |
| Ontario | Call2Recycle | Learn More |
| Quebec | Call2Recycle | Learn More |
| New Brunswick | Call2Recycle | Learn More |
| Nova Scotia | Call2Recycle | Learn More |
| Prince Edward Island | Call2Recycle | Learn More |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | Call2Recycle | Learn More |
| Northwest Territories | Call2Recycle | Learn More |
| Yukon | Call2Recycle | Learn More |
Light Bulbs
| Province | Program | Website |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Product Care | Learn More |
| Manitoba | Product Care | Learn More |
| Quebec | RecycFluo | Learn More |
| Prince Edward Island | Product Care | Learn More |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | RethinkWaste | Learn More |
Paint
(Latex, Acrylic, Deck-Coatings, Floor Paint, Drywall Paint, Primers, Undercoats and Others)
(Latex, Acrylic, Deck-Coatings, Floor Paint, Drywall Paint, Primers, Undercoats and Others)
| Province | Program | Website |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Product Care | Learn More |
| Alberta | Alberta Recycling Management Authority | Learn More |
| Saskatchewan | Product Care | Learn More |
| Manitoba | Product Care | Learn More |
| Ontario | Product Care | Learn More |
| Quebec | Eco-peinture | Learn More |
| New Brunswick | Product Care | Learn More |
| Nova Scotia | Product Care | Learn More |
| Prince Edward Island | Product Care | Learn More |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | Product Care | Learn More |
Tires
| Province | Program | Website |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Tires Stewardship BC | Learn More |
| Alberta | Alberta Recycling Management Authority | Learn More |
| Saskatchewan | Tire Stewardship of Saskatchewan | Learn More |
| Manitoba | Tire Stewardship MB | Learn More |
| Ontario | Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority | Learn More |
| Quebec | Recyc-Québec | Learn More |
| New Brunswick | Tire Recycling | Learn More |
| Nova Scotia | Resource Recovery Fund Board Inc. (RRFB) | Learn More |
| Prince Edward Island | Island Waste Management Corporation (IWMC) | Learn More |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | Multi Materials Stewardship Board (MMSB) | Learn More |
| Yukon | Government of Yukon | Learn More |
Car Batteries
| When you purchase a new lead-acid battery from Costco, we collect a $10.00 recycling fee. The fee is refunded when you return your old lead-acid battery to any Costco Warehouse membership counter. Costco ships all lead-acid batteries returned to us by our members to our supplier for recycling. We will also accept additional used batteries for safe recycling. Lead-acid batteries contain materials which may be harmful to people and the environment. Proper recycling will ensure these hazardous materials do not contaminate the environment. This is not a government sponsored or affiliated program. We do not collect a fee in a province that imposes a similar fee on lead-acid batteries. |
Used Oil
| Province | Program | Website |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | British Columbia Used Oil Management Association (BCUOMA) | Learn More |
| Alberta | Alberta Recycling | Learn More |
| Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan Association for Recovery Corp. | Learn More |
| Manitoba | Manitoba Association for Resource Recovery Corp. (MAARC) | Learn More |
| Ontario | Resource Productivity & Recovery Authority | Learn More |
| Quebec | Society for Used Oil Mangement | Learn More |
| New Brunswick | Atlantic Used Oil Management Association NB | Learn More |
| Nova Scotia | Atlantic Used Oil Management Association NS | Learn More |
| Prince Edward Island | Atlantic Used Oil Management Association PE | Learn More |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | Atlantic Used Oil Management Association NL | Learn More |
Pharmaceuticals
| Province | Program | Website |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Health Products Stewardship Association | Learn More |
| Alberta | Health Products Stewardship Association | Learn More |
| Saskatchewan | Health Products Stewardship Association | Learn More |
| Manitoba | Health Products Stewardship Association | Learn More |
| Ontario | Health Products Stewardship Association | Learn More |
| Quebec | Health Products Stewardship Association | Learn More |
| New Brunswick | Health Products Stewardship Association | Learn More |
| Nova Scotia | Health Products Stewardship Association | Learn More |
| Prince Edward Island | Health Products Stewardship Association | Learn More |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | Health Products Stewardship Association | Learn More |
Beverage containers
| Province | Program | Website |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Encorp Pacific | Learn More |
| Alberta | Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation | Learn More |
| Saskatchewan | SARCAN | Learn More |
| Manitoba | Canadian Beverage Container Recycling Association | Learn More |
| Quebec | Recyc-Québec | Learn More |
| New Brunswick | Encorp RE | Learn More |
| Nova Scotia | DivertNS | Learn More |
| Prince Edward Island | Government of PEI | Learn More |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | Multi-Materials Stewardship Board | Learn More |
| Northwest Territories | Government of Northwest Territories | Learn More |