Packaging Legislation: British Columbia

The latest packaging product stewardship legislation for British Columbia.

Status:
Passed
Type:
Law
Date:
July, 2011

The 2004 Recycling Regulation (B.C. Reg. 449/2004) replaced the 1997 Beverage Container Product Stewardship Program Regulation (which replaced the 1970 Litter Act, which required manufacturers and retailers to participate in a deposit system to encourage the return of many types of beverage containers). In May 2011, the Recycling Regulation was amended to include Schedule 5, the Packaging and Printed Paper Product Category, which, according to the ...