Recycling surcharges on tires, electronics and electrical items

Overall, we received mixed feedback from interested stakeholders and the public on the proposed categories and surcharge amounts. Just under half preferred that we match categories from another jurisdiction, while just under half said to use the categories in the proposed regulation. Industry recommended we match Alberta or B.C.’s categories.

Survey respondents showed a marginal preference for the proposed surcharge schedule, while industry suggested surcharges should match those from neighbouring jurisdictions.

Survey results at a glance:

For tires:

• 46 per cent supported matching the categories from another jurisdiction
• 42 per cent supported using the proposed categories
• 12 per cent preferred proposing alternative categories

Of those (46 per cent) that supported using categories from another jurisdiction:

• 62 per cent preferred Alberta’s approach
• 34 per cent preferred B.C.’s approach
• 4 per cent had no preference between B.C. and Alberta

For electronic and electrical products:

• 56 per cent supported using the proposed categories
• 30 per cent supported matching the categories from another jurisdiction
• 14 per cent preferred proposing alternative categories

Of those (30 per cent) that supported using categories from another jurisdiction:

• 79 per cent preferred Alberta’s approach
• 12 per cent preferred B.C.’s approach
• 4 per cent preferred either Alberta’s or B.C.’s approach
• 5 per cent gave some other response

Approximately 100 people attended face-to-face workshops and there were 323 responses to the online survey. In addition, nine participants from six Yukon communities participated in a teleconference set up specifically for representatives of Yukon municipalities.