How to register for packaging EPR in Canada and the US: a producer checklist
There is no single Canada/US application. Canada is provincial, and the US is state and PRO based, so a producer registers separately in each place it is obligated.
This is general information, not advice about your company. Programs change their rules, rates, and deadlines, so confirm with the program or your PRO before acting. NorthEPR does not give legal, tax, or accounting advice.
Canada: province by province
| Province or territory | PRO or program | Portal or route | Registration step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | Circular Materials as PRO, plus registration with the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA) | WeRecycle Portal | Register on the WeRecycle Portal and sign the National Producer Services Agreement. |
| British Columbia | Recycle BC | WeRecycle Portal | Register on the WeRecycle Portal. |
| Manitoba | Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba | WeRecycle Portal | Register on the WeRecycle Portal. |
| Saskatchewan | SK Recycles | WeRecycle Portal | Register on the WeRecycle Portal. |
| Alberta | Circular Materials in Alberta | WeRecycle Portal | Register on the WeRecycle Portal. |
| Nova Scotia | Circular Materials in Nova Scotia | WeRecycle Portal | Register on the WeRecycle Portal. |
| New Brunswick | Circular Materials in New Brunswick | WeRecycle Portal | Register on the WeRecycle Portal. |
| Yukon | Circular Materials in the Yukon | WeRecycle Portal | Register on the WeRecycle Portal. |
| Quebec | Eco-Enterprises Quebec | Its own reporting portal, separate from WeRecycle | Register through the Eco-Enterprises Quebec portal. |
Program availability and portal details change, so confirm with the PRO before acting.
The United States: state by state
| State | PRO | Registration step |
|---|---|---|
| California | Circular Action Alliance (CAA) | Step 1: complete the CAA Account Registration Form (legal business name, EIN, US address, primary contact, authorized representative). Step 2: sign the Participant Producer Agreement (PPA). Step 3: complete a State Addendum for each state program to become a Participant in that state. |
| Colorado | Circular Action Alliance (CAA) | Step 1: complete the CAA Account Registration Form (legal business name, EIN, US address, primary contact, authorized representative). Step 2: sign the Participant Producer Agreement (PPA). Step 3: complete a State Addendum for each state program to become a Participant in that state. |
| Oregon | Circular Action Alliance (CAA) | Step 1: complete the CAA Account Registration Form (legal business name, EIN, US address, primary contact, authorized representative). Step 2: sign the Participant Producer Agreement (PPA). Step 3: complete a State Addendum for each state program to become a Participant in that state. |
| Minnesota | Circular Action Alliance (CAA) | Step 1: complete the CAA Account Registration Form (legal business name, EIN, US address, primary contact, authorized representative). Step 2: sign the Participant Producer Agreement (PPA). Step 3: complete a State Addendum for each state program to become a Participant in that state. |
| Washington | Unknown | Unknown. Program or PRO status is still evolving. Confirm the current PRO and registration route with the state program before acting. |
| Maryland | Unknown | Unknown. Program or PRO status is still evolving. Confirm the current PRO and registration route with the state program before acting. |
| Maine | Unknown | Unknown. Program or PRO status is still evolving. Confirm the current PRO and registration route with the state program before acting. |
What to have ready
- A brand list covering the products you sell.
- Sales by jurisdiction, so you know where you may be obligated.
- Packaging weights by material for each product.
- For US CAA registration: primary contact and authorized representative details.
What registration does and does not do
Registration identifies you to the program and starts the agreement step. It does not by itself complete reporting, and fees are paid separately as reports are filed. The details vary by program, so confirm yours with the PRO or regulator.
If you are registering late
Register now rather than waiting for the next cycle. Complete the account registration and agreement steps, report outstanding supply data, and confirm any late-report steps and deadlines directly with the PRO or regulator, since late rules vary by program.
Sources
- CAA producer registration, reviewed October 24, 2026.
- Circular Materials producers page, reviewed October 24, 2026.
- Circular Materials registration and onboarding knowledge base, reviewed October 24, 2026.
- WeRecycle program registration guide, reviewed October 24, 2026.
Last reviewed: October 24, 2026.
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