Reference to the CFA’s Advocacy Update from September 1, 2022

Starting in 2022, producers are required to annually report to RPRA the weight of Blue Box material supplied to consumers into Ontario in the previous calendar year. This year, producers will be reporting their 2021 supply data, which will be used to calculate their 2023 management requirement.

The deadline to submit the Blue Box Supply Report and pay the associated 2022 program fee is October 31, 2022.

When and how will producers submit their report?

Producers will be reporting through RPRA’s online Registry. The new Blue Box Registry portal is in the final development phase. In the coming weeks, we will email producers about the opening date of the Registry and how to submit their supply report.

What do producers need to report?

• 2021 supply data in each of the seven material categories – beverage container, glass, flexible plastic, rigid plastic, metal, paper, and certified compostable products and packaging
• If applicable, any deductions
• A list of the brands that make up their 2021 supply data
• Newspaper producers will need to identify what percentage their newspaper supply counts towards their total Blue Box materials supplied

Resources to help you prepare for reporting

• Visit our Blue Box producer webpage for more information on reporting
• Review RPRA Blue Box FAQs
• View the recording and presentation slides from RPRA’s recent webinar focused on Blue Box producer requirements

If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, you can contact RPRA directly at registry@rpra.ca or call 1-833-600-0530.