Developments Across Canada

摘要

1. Alberta recycling fee for new electronics 2. BC class actions challenge 3. PEI mandates review of Waste Watch 4. Nova Scotia bans e-waste from landfill 5. Ontario issues stewardship guides 6. Quebec recycling regulation takes effect As of February 1, 2005, electronic retailers in Alberta will be required to collect an environmental fee in connection with the sale of new televisions, computers or related equipment. Alberta launched its new electronics recycling program in October, 2004 and the fee collected is part of this program. The fee is intended to cover the cost of collection, transportation and recycling of electronic materials, as well as public information awareness programs and electronics recycling-related research. The program involves televisions, computer monitors, central processing units including keyboards and cables, laptops, notebook computers and printers, all of which are accepted for recycling in Alberta. The program is being managed by the Alberta Recycling Management Association (ARMA), a non-profit organization.