January 1, 2021


Starting January 1, 2021, Electronic and Electrical Equipment (EEE) regulation comes into effect as directed by Ontario’s Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP).


The recovery, recycling and reuse of end-of life electronics, in Ontario has transitioned to the individual producer responsibility regulatory framework outlined in the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016.


The Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA) is the regulator established by the Ontario government to enforce the new resource recovery requirements for electronics recycling. To learn more about the new regulatory framework, the wind up of Ontario Electronics Stewardship (OES) and the Authority, visit rpra.ca.

December 24, 2020


OES Board dismayed and in disagreement with recent communication from RPRA’s Registrar


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The new electronics recycling regulations in Ontario are now available and will come into effect on January 1st, 2021.

Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES) program will cease operation as of December 31st, 2020. Until the program ceases operation, OES is pleased to provide safe, secure recycling for all Ontarians.

  • OES operations and call-centre continue to be uninterrupted and all key transactional abilities remain in place.

  • Any questions on wind up can be directed to: oeswindup@ontarioes.ca or call: 1-888-646-1820, ext 11.

  • Questions regarding the post wind up period may be directed to info@rpra.ca

January 31, 2020


NOTICE of Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES) Program Wind Up and service provider DECEMBER 31, 2020 CONTRACT TERMINATION


August 16, 2019


RPRA approves Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES) Wind Up Plan


July 23, 2019


OES Board has approved amended OES Program Wind-Up Plan with an end-date of December 31, 2020. The Wind-Up plan has been shared to RPRA for approval.


July 2, 2019


MECP Direction to OES for Wind Up December 31, 2020

October 12, 2018


Direction to Wind Up the Waste Diversion Program for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES)

February 8, 2018


Addendum to the Minister's Direction Letter to Wind Up the Waste Diversion Program for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES)

February 8, 2018


Policy Direction regarding the Windup of the Waste Diversion Program for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES)

WEEE Program Wind Up