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.