Stewardship Ontario Increases Environmental Surcharge Effective Jan. 1, 2020
Stewardship Ontario, the body that administers EHC surcharges, has released a new fee structure which came into effect on January 1, 2010. Under the amended provincial policy, EHC charges for oil filters, antifreeze, and solvents have all been increased.
The new charges are:
- Oil Filters under 8 inches: $0.60 each
- Oil Filters over 8 inches: $1.19 each
- Bulk Antifreeze: $0.08 per litre
- Packaged Antifreeze: $0.09 per litre
- Solvents: $0.44 per litre
For more information on the latest changes to environmental fee structures for 2010, visit the Stewardship Ontario web site.
Bob White
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Ontario Implements New Environmental Charges on Parts and Fluids Used in Auto Service Industry
ONTARIO WASTE DIVERSION PROGRAM – Municipal Hazardous or Special Wastes
ADDITIONAL FEES FOR RECOVERY OF DESIGNATED MSHW
The Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste (MHSW) Program is a waste diversion plan to keep household and commercial hazardous waste out of our waterways and landfill sites.
The plan was developed by Stewardship Ontario in conjunction with affected industry stewards, on behalf of Waste Diversion Ontario, at the request of the Ontario Minister of the Environment. It received the Minister’s approval in February 2008. The plan went into effect on July 1, 2008.
The following items will have additional fees charged to their distribution to installers and end users:
|
ITEMS |
FEES |
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Oil Filters – 8 inches diameter or less |
$0.499 per unit |
|
Oil Filters – over 8 inches in diameter |
$0.998 per unit |
|
Oil Containers |
$0.045 per litre |
|
Antifreeze |
$0.196 per litre |
|
Solvents |
$0.196 per litre |
|
Aerosol Paints and Coatings |
$0.028 per unit |
|
Single use batteries |
$0.125 per kg |
Please note: these prices became effective on all items purchased after July 1, 2008.
This new program makes Ontario the sixth Canadian province to have a used filter and container program in place.
For additional information you can review the MSHW program on-line at:
http://www.stewardshipontario.ca/mhsw/index.html
Information pertaining to the automotive sector can be found at:
http://www.stewardshipontario.ca/mhsw/automotive/automotive.html
This particular address links to Key Facts for Automotive industry and a set of frequently asked questions about the program.
A detailed list of “Material Definitions for Municipal Hazardous or Special Materials” can be found at:
http://www.stewardshipontario.ca/mhsw/pdf/plan/phase1_material_definitions.pdf
There is a no-charge used filter pick up service performed by Safety Clean Canada. For more information contact Jim Crawley (Niagara Region Representative) at 1-800-465-5925.
Should you have any additional questions about this matter please feel free to contact our Sales Representatives, Frank Nava and Bob White, or the counter staff at 905-835-8120.