Which products are regulated?
If you are a person or business that manufactures, sells or distributes beverage containers, tires, or electronics and electrical products within or for transport into Yukon, you will need to register as a producer. You have legal responsibilities related to recycling these products under the Beverage Container Regulation and the Designated Materials Regulation.
Register as a producer
- Complete the appropriate application:
- For distributors and retailers of new beverage containers in Yukon, get the Application for Registration.
- For manufacturers, distributors and retailers of electronic and electrical products sold in Yukon, register online with Recycle Yukon Electronics.
- For paper applications, submit your application to envprot@gov.yk.ca or to the Department of Environment office at 10 Burns Road.
See the list of registered producers for beverage containers.
Tires
Alberta Recycling now administers the Yukon tire recycling program. You can find the producer registration form and further information on their website.
After you register
You will need to:
- Collect surcharges (i.e., environmental handling fees) on designated materials and/or beverage containers. See information on beverage container fees.
- Report and remit fees, where applicable. Maintain records.
- For beverage containers, complete the Producer’s Monthly Return form.
For questions about recycling for business, email envprot@gov.yk.ca or phone 867-667-5683 or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, ext. 5683. Visit the office location at 10 Burns Road, Whitehorse Yukon, open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.