Environmental Handling Fee (EHF) is a program put in place by provincial and territories governments on all electronics purchases, to help fund the cost of recycling electronic products, as well to administrate the program. The provincial governments that have implemented this program require all retailers to charge these fees. These fees are subject to change at anytime as determined by the various provincial programs.
The amount of the fees reflect the cost of recycling the item you are purchasing. The collection of EHFs funds the recycling program, including depot operation, shipping and storage of collected items, and public education. Charging EHFs ensures that consumers accept responsibility for the entire lifecycle of the product they are purchasing, including the final disposal.
This fee is charged at the point of purchase to allow “free” recycling drop-off, which increases participation in the recycling program. The retailer may choose to display the EHF separately or as part of the total cost of the product, but displaying the fee separately helps educate consumers on the cost of disposal. For a complete list of the different Environmental Handling Fees charged on electronics, visit the Return-It website.
For additional information on this fee and how to recycle these products, visit the following websites:
For recycling beverage containers, please visit our Bottle Deposit Fees page to find information on redemption centers in your province or territory.
