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All plastic packaging that is used for the containment, protection, handling, delivery and presentation of goods supplied to residential consumers.

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WeRecycle Material List-Subcategory	BC	SK	ON	Examples & Reporting Tips (Examples provided for illustrative purposes only)
PET Bottles and Jars < 5 Litres - Beverage - Milk and Milk Substitutes	Deposit	Deposit		Definition: Transparent and/or coloured #1 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) bottles and jars, containing less than 5 litres, displaying the resin code #1 Examples: Milk in PET bottles, soy or almond milk in PET bottles where not on deposit. Reporting Tips: In BC: Please Note: the containers for the following beverages are on deposit and should not be included in your steward report: milk, milk substitutes such as rice milk, almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk (or any other milk substitute that comes from grains, nuts or vegetables), flavoured milk (where milk appears as one of the first three ingredients in the ingredient list). Please note the following beverages are not on deposit and must be included in your steward report: ready-to-drink infant formulas, dietary supplements and meal replacements, condensed or evaporated milk, whipping cream, coffee cream or other coffee additives, buttermilk, drinkable yogurt or modified milk-derived products such as kefir In SK: Please note the following ready-to-drink beverages are not on deposit and should be included in your steward report: infant formula, dietary supplements and meal replacement products. Please Note: SK includes all milk beverages (including milk, buttermilk, cream, fluid coffee cream, lactose-free milk products, drinkable yogurts) and non-dairy ready-to-drink milk substitute beverages (such as rice milk, almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk) in the deposit program. Do not include these materials in your report. Any non-bottle or jar packaging made of PET should be reported as Other Plastic Packaging. PET Thermoform containers should be reported as PET Thermoform Containers <5 Litres - Non-Beverage.
PET Bottles and Jars < 5 Litres - Beverage - Wine and Spirit	Deposit	Deposit	Deposit	Definition: Transparent and/or coloured #1 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate), containing less than 5 litres, displaying the #1 resin code for alcoholic beverages including wine and spirits. Examples: Alcoholic ciders, coolers, spirits, Reporting Tips: Exclude beverage containers designated under separate regulation.
PET Bottles and Jars < 5 Litres - Beverage - Non-Alcoholic	Deposit	Deposit		Definition: Transparent and/or coloured #1 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) displaying the #1 resin code, containing less than 5 litres, non-alcoholic beverages. Examples: Soft drinks, water, fruit juices, flavoured water, ice tea, sports drinks. Reporting Tips: Exclude beverage containers designated under separate regulation.
PET Bottles and Jars ≥ 5 Litres - Beverage - Wine and Spirits	Deposit	Deposit	Deposit	Definition: Transparent and/or coloured #1 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) displaying the #1 resin code and containing 5 litres or more of alcoholic beverage. Examples: Spirits or wine jugs. Reporting Tips: Exclude beverage containers designated under separate regulation.
PET Bottles and Jars ≥ 5 Litres - Beverage - Non-Alcoholic	Deposit	Deposit		Definition: Transparent and/or coloured #1 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) displaying the #1 resin code, containing 5 litres or more of non-alcoholic beverage. Examples: Soft drink, non-refillable water bottles. Reporting Tips: Exclude beverage containers designated under separate regulation.
PET Bottles and Jars < 5 Litres - Non-Beverage				Definition: Transparent and/or coloured #1 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) bottles and jars, containing less than 5 litres of non-beverage products displaying the #1 resin code. Examples: Salad dressing bottles, peanut butter containers, edible oil bottles, dish soap or mouthwash bottles. Reporting Tip: Report any PET container that is not a bottle or jar as Other Plastic Packaging. PET Thermoform containers should be reported as PET Thermoform Containers <5 Litres – Non-Beverage.
PET Bottles and Jars ≥ 5 Litres - Non-Beverage				Definition: Transparent and/or coloured #1 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) bottles and jars containing 5 litres or more of non-beverage, displaying the #1 resin code. Examples: Salad dressing bottles, edible oil bottles. Reporting Tip: Report any PET container that is not a bottle or jar as Other Plastic Packaging. PET Thermoform containers should be reported as PET Thermoform Containers <5 Litres – Non-Beverage.
HDPE Bottles, Jars and Jugs < 5 Litres - Beverage - Milk and Milk Substitutes	Deposit	Deposit		Definition: #2 HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) bottles, jars and jugs, containing less than 5 litres displaying the #2 resin code used for milk and milk substitute products where not on deposit. Examples: Milk in HDPE bottles, jars or jugs, soya or almond milk in HDPE bottles, jars or jugs where not on deposit. Reporting Tips: In BC: Please Note: the containers for the following beverages are on deposit and should not be included in your steward report: milk, milk substitutes such as rice milk, almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk (or any other milk substitute that comes from grains, nuts or vegetables), flavoured milk (where milk appears as one of the first three ingredients in the ingredient list). Please note the following beverages are not on deposit and must be included in your steward report: ready-to-drink infant formulas, dietary supplements and meal replacements, condensed or evaporated milk, whipping cream, coffee cream or other coffee additives, buttermilk, drinkable yogurt or modified milk-derived products such as kefir In SK : Please note the following ready-to-drink beverages are not on deposit and should be included in your steward report: infant formula, dietary supplements and meal replacement products. Please Note: SK includes all milk beverages (including milk, buttermilk, cream, fluid coffee cream, lactose-free milk products, drinkable yogurts) and non-dairy ready-to-drink milk substitute beverages (such as rice milk, almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk) in the deposit program. Do not include these materials in your report.
HDPE Bottles, Jars and Jugs < 5 Litres - Beverage - Wine and Spirits	Deposit	Deposit	Deposit	Definition: #2 HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) jars and jugs containing less than 5 litres, displaying the #2 resin code used for alcoholic beverages including wine and spirits. Reporting Tips: Exclude beverage containers designated under separate regulation.
HDPE Bottles, Jars and Jugs < 5 Litres - Beverage - Non-Alcoholic	Deposit	Deposit		Definition: #2 HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) bottles, jars and jugs containing less than 5 litres displaying #2 resin code used for non-alcoholic beverages. Examples: Soft drinks, juices, water, energy and sports drinks, yogurt drinks. Reporting Tips: Exclude beverage containers designated under separate regulation.
HDPE Bottles, Jars and Jugs ≥ 5 Litres - Beverage - Wine and Spirits	Deposit	Deposit	Deposit	Definition: #2 HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) bottles, jars and jugs, containing 5 litres or more, displaying the #2 resin code used for alcoholic beverages including wine and spirits. Examples: Wines, spirits. Reporting Tips: Exclude beverage containers designated under separate regulation.
HDPE Bottles, Jars and Jugs ≥ 5 Litres - Beverage - Non-Alcoholic	Deposit	Deposit		Definition: #2 HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) bottles, jars and jugs, containing 5 litres or more, displaying the resin code #2 used for non-alcoholic beverages. Examples: Non-refillable water jugs, juice, Reporting Tips: Exclude beverage containers designated under separate regulation.
HDPE Bottles, Jars and Jugs < 5 Litres - Non-Beverage				Definition: #2 HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) bottles, jars and jugs, containing less than 5 litres displaying the #2 resin code containing a non-beverage product. Examples: Laundry detergent, shampoo, bleach, vinegar, corn syrup, body wash, household cleaning products. Do not report any packaging that is a designated material or category of packaging covered under separate regulation, for example, empty oil and antifreeze containers, which are regulated separately in BC and SK, and empty oil containers in ON. Any HDPE packaging that is not a bottle, jar or jug should be reported as Other Plastic Packaging.
HDPE Bottles, Jars and Jugs ≥ 5 Litres - Non-Beverage				Definition: #2 HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) bottles, jars and jugs, containing 5 litres or more, displaying the #2 resin code containing a non-beverage product. Examples: Laundry detergent, bleach, cleaning supplies. Do not report any packaging that is a designated material or category of packaging covered under separate regulation, for example, oil and antifreeze containers, which are regulated separately in BC and SK, and oil containers in ON.
Plastic Laminates - Beverage - Milk and Milk Substitutes	Deposit			Definition: All laminated film and laminated flexible plastic packaging comprised of multiple plastic resin types and/ or combinations of plastic resins and metalized foils, wax, and/or paper. This material category also includes mono- material such as those made of PET, PP, PVC, EVA and other films that do not meet the definition of LDPE/HDPE Film or PLA, PHA, PHB – Plastic film Examples: Drink pouches containing milk or milk substitutes, flavoured milk where not on deposit. Reporting Tips: In BC: Please Note: the containers for the following beverages are on deposit and should not be included in your steward report: milk, milk substitutes such as rice milk, almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk (or any other milk substitute that comes from grains, nuts or vegetables), flavoured milk (where milk appears as one of the first three ingredients in the ingredient list). Please note the following beverages are not on deposit and must be included in your steward report: ready-to-drink infant formulas, dietary supplements and meal replacements, condensed or evaporated milk, whipping cream, coffee cream or other coffee additives, buttermilk, drinkable yogurt or modified milk-derived products such as kefir In SK: Please note the following ready-to-drink beverages are not on deposit and should be included in your steward report: infant formula, dietary supplements and meal replacement products. Multi-laminate foil beverage pouches are not on deposit in SK and should be included in your steward report. In SK, MB, ON stewards should not report the actual straw on a milk pouch as it serves no packaging function, however, report the plastic film around the straw as: LDPE/HDPE film, PLA, PHA, PHB Plastic Film or as Plastic Laminates- Non Beverage if made from other film. In BC report both the straw and the wrapper as the straw is designated SUP/PLP.
Plastic Laminates - Beverage - Wine and Spirits	Deposit		Deposit	Definition: All laminated film and laminated flexible plastic packaging comprised of multiple plastic resin types and/ or combinations of plastic resins and metalized foils, wax, and/or paper. This material category also includes mono-material such as those made of PET, PP, PVC, EVA and other films that do not meet the definition of LDPE/HDPE Film or PLA, PHA, PHB – Plastic film Examples: Wine, spirits, coolers, cider pouches. Reporting Tips: Exclude beverage containers designated under separate regulation. Multi-laminate foil beverage pouches are not on deposit in SK and should be included in your steward report.
Plastic Laminates - Beverage - Non-Alcoholic	Deposit			Definition: All laminated film and laminated flexible plastic packaging comprised of multiple plastic resin types and/ or combinations of plastic resins and metalized foils, wax, and/or paper. This material category also includes mono-material such as those made of PET, PP, PVC, EVA and other films that do not meet the definition of LDPE/HDPE Film or PLA, PHA, PHB – Plastic film Examples: Soft drink pouches juice and water pouches. Reporting Tips: Exclude beverage containers designated under separate regulation. Multi-laminate foil beverage pouches are not on deposit in SK and should be included in your steward report. Stewards should not report the actual straw on a drink pouch as it serves no packaging function, however, report the plastic film around the straw as: LDPE/HDPE film, PLA, PHA, PHB Plastic Film or as Plastic Laminates- Non Beverage if made from other film. In BC: report both the straw and the wrapper as the straw is designated SUP/PLP.
Plastic Laminates - Non-Beverage				Definition: All laminated film and laminated flexible plastic packaging comprised of multiple plastic resin types and/ or combinations of plastic resins and metalized foils, wax, and/or paper. This material category also includes mono-material such as those made of PET, PP, PVC, EVA and other films that do not meet the definition of LDPE/HDPE Film or PLA, PHA, PHB – Plastic film Examples: May include candy wrappers, coffee pouches, chip bags, cheese wraps, cereal liner bags, shrink wrap, pre- packaged deli meat pouches, yogurt stick packs, vacuum packaging, bubble wrap, stand up pouches, woven or non- woven plastic bags intended for more than one use when provided as service packaging, net bags used for citrus fruits, nuts or cosmetic samples, plastic or plastic/foil based wrapping paper and gift bags supplied as service packaging at point of sale. Reporting Tips: Report any complimentary synthetic plastic bags intended for more than one use that are supplied to the residential consumer. With the exception of Recycle BC (see note below), do not report purchased bags intended for more than one use and not supplied to the residential consumer as service packaging. Report plastic films that are not: LDPE/HDPE Film; or PLA, PHA, PHB – Plastic Film, including those used around newspapers or catalogues for protection. In BC: Report plastic wrap, sandwich bags and bubble wrap which are now designated SUP/PLP. If supplying these items as PLP please include in your report the packaging associated with these products. If supplying these items as service packaging, there may be a change in the obligated party required to report and pay fees on these materials. Please see 1.10.4 for more information.
PET Thermoform Containers < 5 Litres - Non-Beverage				Definition: PET thermoform clear, light green and light blue containers such as clamshells, with a volume of less than 5 litres used for non-beverage products. Examples: Muffin or cake containers, salad containers, egg containers, trays. Reporting Tips: Any colours other than clear, light green or light blue of this material should be reported as Other Plastic Packaging < 5 Litres – Non-Beverage. Please report all PET thermoform beverage cups used as service packaging in this subcategory.
PLA, PHA, PHB - Beverage - Milk and Milk Substitutes	Deposit	Deposit		Definition: Plastic bottles consisting of bio-plastics made of either PLA (polylactic acid), PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates) and PHB (poly-3-hydroxybutyrate) polymers used for milk and milk substitutes where not on deposit.. Examples: Bottles containing milk, soya or almond milk where not on deposit. Reporting Tips: In BC: Please Note: the containers for the following beverages are on deposit and should not be included in your steward report: milk, milk substitutes such as rice milk, almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk (or any other milk substitute that comes from grains, nuts or vegetables), flavoured milk (where milk appears as one of the first three ingredients in the ingredient list). Please note the following beverages are not on deposit and must be included in your steward report: ready-to-drink infant formulas, dietary supplements and meal replacements, condensed or evaporated milk, whipping cream, coffee cream or other coffee additives, buttermilk, drinkable yogurt or modified milk-derived products such as kefir In SK: Please note the following ready-to-drink beverages are not on deposit and should be included in your steward report: infant formula, dietary supplements and meal replacement products. Please Note: SK includes all milk beverages (including milk, buttermilk, cream, fluid coffee cream, lactose-free milk products, drinkable yogurts) and non-dairy ready-to-drink milk substitute beverages (such as rice milk, soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk) in the deposit program. Do not include these materials in your report.
PLA, PHA, PHB - Beverage - Wine and Spirits	Deposit	Deposit	Deposit	Definition: Plastic bottles consisting of bio-plastics made of either PLA (polylactic acid), PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates) and PHB (poly-3-hydroxybutyrate) polymers used for alcoholic beverages including wine and spirits. Examples: Wine, spirits, coolers, ciders. Reporting Tip: Exclude beverage containers designated under separate regulation.
PLA, PHA, PHB - Beverage - Non-Alcoholic	Deposit	Deposit		Definition: Plastic bottles consisting of bio-plastics made of either PLA (polylactic acid), PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates) and PHB (poly-3-hydroxybutyrate) polymers used for non- alcoholic beverages. Examples: Soft drinks, water, fruit juices, flavoured water, sports and energy drinks, iced tea. Reporting Tips: Exclude beverage containers designated under separate regulation.
PLA, PHA, PHB - Non-Beverage				Definition: Plastic containers consisting of bio-plastics made of either PLA (polylactic acid), PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates) and PHB (poly-3-hydroxybutyrate) polymers for non- beverage products. Examples: PLA clamshell containers, PLA egg containers, peanut packaging. Reporting Tips: Report any PLA, PHA or PHB beverage cups used as service packaging in this subcategory. In BC: Report PLA, PHA, PHB straws, cups, bowls, utensils and stir sticks which are now designated SUP/PLP. If supplying these items as PLP please include in your report the packaging associated with these products. If supplying these items as service packaging, there may be a change in the obligated party required to report and pay fees on these materials. Please see 1.10.4 for more information.
PLA, PHA, PHB - Plastic Film				Definition: Plastic film consisting of bio-plastics made of either PLA (polylactic acid), PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates) and/or PHB (poly-3-hydroxybutyrate) polymers. Examples: PLA, PHA, PHB shrink wrap around products, PLA, PHA, PHB bags for vegetables and salad, PLA, PHA, PHB film used around newspapers and magazines and catalogues for protection. In BC: Report PLA, PHA, PHB straws, cups, bowls, utensils and stir sticks which are now designated SUP/PLP. If supplying these items as PLP please include in your report the packaging associated with these products. If supplying these items as service packaging, there may be a change in the obligated party required to report and pay fees on these materials. Please see 1.10.4 for more information.
PLA, PHA, PHB Carry-Out Bags				Definition: Plastic carry-out bags consisting of bio-plastics made of either PLA (polylactic acid), PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates) and/or PHB (poly-3-hydroxybutyrate) polymers. Reporting Tips: Only report carry-out bags made of either PLA, PHA or PHB. In MB, stewards are required to report PLA, PHA, PHB carry-out bags in both KG and in number of units supplied. Reporting number of units supplied in BC, SK and ON is optional.
LDPE or HDPE Film				Definition: Includes plastic film made from LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE (Low Density, Linear Low Density, High Density Polyethylene) or combinations thereof. May display resin code #4 or #2. PE films reported under this category must not contain any barrier layers or other non-PE resins. Examples: May include certain fresh and frozen vegetable bags, diaper packaging, bread bags, shrink wrap around products (e.g., around a tray of 24 water bottles), dry cleaner bags, soil and fertilizer bags, produce and bulk store bags provided to the residential consumer as service packaging, film used around newspapers, magazines and catalogues for protection. Reporting Tips: Do not report film used exclusively as transportation and distribution packaging that is not intended for use in the home and therefore will not be managed in the residential waste stream. Film that is comprised of resins other than PE or combinations of PE and other resins should be reported in the Plastic Laminates – Non-Beverage Category. In BC: Report plastic recycling bags, bubble wrap and plastic polyethylene film sold on a roll which is designated SUP/PLP. If supplying these items as PLP please include in your report the packaging associated with these products.
LDPE or HDPE Film Carry-Out Bags				Definition: Includes #4 LDPE or #2 HDPE (Low Density/High Density Polyethylene) film carry-out bags only provided at point of sale. May display resin code #4 or #2. Examples: Plastic shopping bags with our without images or text. In MB, stewards are required to report LDPE or HDPE Film carry-out bags in both KG and in number of units supplied. Reporting number of units supplied in BC, SK, ON is optional. In BC, Report LDPE/HDPE film bags which are now designated SUP/PLP. If supplying these items as PLP please include in your report the packaging associated with these products. If supplying these items as service packaging, there may be a change in the obligated party required to report and pay fees on these materials. Please see 1.10.4 for more information.
Expanded Polystyrene - Food Packaging				Definition: All forms of expanded foam packaging used in food applications and may display resin code #6. Examples: Meat trays, beverage cups used as service packaging. In BC: Report plates, cups, bowls, clamshells made of expanded polystyrene which are now designated SUP/PLP. If supplying these items as PLP please include in your report the packaging associated with these products. If supplying these items as service packaging, there may be a change in the obligated party required to report and pay fees on these materials. Please see 1.10.4 for more information.
Expanded Polystyrene – Other				Definition: Other forms of expanded foam packaging for non-food uses displaying resin code #6. Examples: Foam packing peanuts, cushion packaging for electronics and appliances. In BC: Report peanut and cushioning packaging sold as Single-Use Products and Packaging-Like Products.
Non-Expanded Polystyrene - Beverage Bottles - Milk and Milk Substitutes	Deposit	Deposit		Definition: Non-expanded polystyrene bottles used for milk and milk substitute beverages may display resin code #6. Reporting Tips: Report non-expanded polystyrene beverage cups used as service packaging in Non-Expanded Polystyrene - Other. In BC: Please Note: the containers for the following beverages are on deposit and should not be included in your steward report: milk, milk substitutes such as rice milk, almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk (or any other milk substitute that comes from grains, nuts or vegetables), flavoured milk (where milk appears as one of the first three ingredients in the ingredient list). Please note the following beverages are not on deposit and must be included in your steward report: ready-to-drink infant formulas, dietary supplements and meal replacements, condensed or evaporated milk, whipping cream, coffee cream or other coffee additives, buttermilk, drinkable yogurt or modified milk-derived products such as kefir Please note: SK includes all milk beverages (including milk, buttermilk, cream, fluid coffee cream, lactose-free milk products, drinkable yogurts) and non-dairy ready-to-drink milk substitute beverages (such as rice milk, almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk) in the deposit program. Do not include these materials in your report.
Non-Expanded Polystyrene - Beverage Bottles - Wine and Spirits	Deposit	Deposit	Deposit	Definition: Non-expanded polystyrene bottles used for alcoholic beverages and may display resin code #6. Examples: Wines, spirits, coolers, ciders. Reporting Tips: Exclude beverage containers designated under separate regulation.
Non-Expanded Polystyrene - Beverage Bottles - Non-Alcoholic	Deposit	Deposit		Definition: Non-expanded polystyrene bottles used for non- alcoholic beverages and may display resin code #6. Examples: Soft drinks, juices, water, sports and energy drinks, iced tea Reporting Tips: Exclude beverage containers designated under separate regulation.
Non-Expanded Polystyrene - Other				Definition: All other non-expanded polystyrene packaging that is not included in any of the specific Non-Expanded Polystyrene categories above. May display resin code #6. Examples: Polystyrene clear clamshell containers such as berry and muffin containers, opaque clamshell containers such as food take-out containers, yogurt containers, clear rigid trays, service packaging beverage cups and plates, plastic hangers provided as service packaging with an item of clothing. In BC: Report plates, cups, bowls, utensils and clamshells made of non-expanded polystyrene which are designated SUP/PLP. If supplying these items as PLP please include in your report the packaging associated with these products. If supplying these items as service packaging, there may be a change in the obligated party required to report and pay fees on these materials. Please see 1.10.4 for more information.
Other Plastic Packaging (not listed above) < 5 Litres - Beverage - Milk and Milk Substitutes	Deposit	Deposit		Definition: All forms of rigid plastic packaging, less than 5 litres, for beverage milk and milk substitutes that are #1 PET, #2 HDPE, #3 PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) plastic, #4 LDPE, #5 PP (Polypropylene) and #7 (Other), and other plastics that are not included in any of the other plastic subcategories. Also includes non-coded plastics. May display resin code #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7. Examples: Yogurt beverages, Kefir beverages Reporting Tips : In BC: Please Note: the containers for the following beverages are on deposit and should not be included in your steward report: milk, milk substitutes such as rice milk, almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk (or any other milk substitute that comes from grains, nuts or vegetables), flavoured milk (where milk appears as one of the first three ingredients in the ingredient list). Please note the following beverages are not on deposit and must be included in your steward report: ready-to-drink infant formulas, dietary supplements and meal replacements, condensed or evaporated milk, whipping cream, coffee cream or other coffee additives, buttermilk, drinkable yogurt or modified milk-derived products such as kefir In SK: Please note the following ready-to-drink beverages are not on deposit and should be included in your steward report: infant formula, dietary supplements and meal replacement products. Please Note: SK includes all milk beverages (including milk, buttermilk, cream, fluid coffee cream, lactose-free milk products, drinkable yogurts) and non-dairy ready-to-drink milk substitute beverages (such as rice milk, soy milk, coconut milk, almond milk) in the deposit program. Do not include these materials in your report
Other Plastic Packaging (not listed above) < 5 Litres - Beverage - Wine and Spirits	Deposit	Deposit	Deposit	Definition: All forms of rigid plastic packaging, less than 5 litres, for beverage wine and spirits that are #1 PET, #2 HDPE, #3 PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) plastic, #4 LDPE, #5 PP (Polypropylene) and #7 (Other), and other plastics that are not included in any of the other plastic subcategories. Also includes non-coded plastics. May display resin code #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7. Examples: Wine, spirits, coolers, ciders. Reporting Tips: Exclude beverage containers designated under separate regulation.
Other Plastic Packaging (not listed above) < 5 Litres - Beverage - Non-Alcoholic	Deposit	Deposit		Definition: All forms of rigid plastic packaging, containing less than 5 litres for non-alcoholic beverages that is #1 PET, #2 HDPE, #3 PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) plastic, #4 LDPE, #5 PP (Polypropylene) and #7 (Other), and other plastics that are not included in any of the other plastic subcategories. Also includes non-coded plastics. May display resin code #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7. Examples: Soft drinks, water and juice. Reporting Tips: Exclude beverage containers designated under separate regulation
Other Plastic Packaging (not listed above) ≥ 5 Litres - Beverage - Wine and Spirits	Deposit	Deposit	Deposit	Definition: All forms of rigid plastic packaging, containing 5 litres or more, for beverage wine and spirits that are #1 PET, #2 HDPE, #3 PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) plastic, #4 LDPE, #5 PP (Polypropylene) and #7 (Other), and other plastics that are not included in any of the other plastic subcategories. Also includes non-coded plastics. May display resin code #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7. Examples: Wine jugs. Reporting Tips: Exclude beverage containers designated under separate regulation.
Other Plastic Packaging (not listed above) ≥ 5 Litres - Beverage - Non-Alcoholic	Deposit	Deposit		Definition: All forms of rigid plastic packaging, containing 5 litres or more, for non-alcoholic beverages that are #1 PET, #2 HDPE, #3 PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) plastic, #4 LDPE, #5 PP (Polypropylene) and #7 (Other), and other plastics that are not included in any of the other plastic subcategories. Also includes non-coded plastics. May display resin code #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7. Reporting Tips: Exclude beverage containers designated under separate regulation.
Other Plastic Packaging (not listed above) < 5 Litres - Non-Beverage				Definition: All forms of rigid plastic packaging, containing less than 5 litres, for non-beverage products that are #1 PET, #2 HDPE, #3 PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) plastic, #4 LDPE, #5 PP (Polypropylene) and #7 (Other), and other plastics that are not included in any of the other plastic subcategories. Also includes non-coded plastics. May display resin code #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7. Examples: Hand cream tubes, margarine, sour cream, cottage cheese and yogurt tubs & lids, microwaveable food trays, polyethylene foam sheets, inserts and moulds for packing appliances, plastic blister packaging used to display toys, batteries or other products, hand sanitizer bottles and pumps, candy dispensers, plastic egg cartons, and plastic hangers provided as service packaging with an item of clothing. Reporting Tips: PET food trays that are not clear, light blue or light green (e.g. black food trays) should be reported in this category. Do not report any packaging that is a designated material or category of packaging covered under separate regulation, for example, empty oil and antifreeze containers which are regulated separately in some provinces. Do not report any polyethylene foam sheets used exclusively as transportation and distribution packaging that is not intended for use or management in the home. Report any beverage cups used as service packaging (not reported elsewhere). Report lids for beverage containers that are not on deposit (if not using the Component Threshold Rule) in this material category. In BC: Report straws, utensils, stir stick, plates, bowls, cups, non-durable plastic food containers (such as hard plastic lunch containers) not reported in any other material category which are now designated SUP/PLP. If supplying these items as PLP please include in your report the packaging associated with these products. If supplying these items as service packaging, there may be a change in the obligated party required to report and pay fees on these materials. Please see 1.10.4 for more information.
Other Plastic Packaging (not listed above) ≥ 5 Litres - Non-Beverage				Definition: All forms of rigid plastic packaging, containing 5 litres or more, for non-beverage products that are #1 PET, #2 HDPE, #3 PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) plastic, #4 LDPE, #5 PP (Polypropylene) and #7 (Other), and other plastics that are not included in any of the other plastic subcategories. Also includes non-coded plastics. May display resin code #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #7. Examples: laundry detergent pails Reporting Tips: Do not report any packaging that is a designated material or category of packaging covered under separate regulations for example oil and antifreeze containers which are regulated separately in some provinces.
Natural and Synthetic Textiles				Definition: Includes natural based textile packaging whether woven, beaten, knitted or otherwise manufactured. Examples: Fabric bags intended for more than one use provided as service packaging, butcher string, ribbons, organza bags. Reporting Tips: If a natural fabric bag (such as a bag made of cotton or burlap) which is intended for more than one use is supplied free of charge as service packaging, then the item is included and must be reported under Natural and Synthetic Textiles. Complimentary synthetic plastic bags intended for more than one use that are supplied to the consumer as service packaging should be reported under Plastic Laminates – Non-Beverage. Do not report purchased bags which are intended for more than one use and are not supplied to the residential consumer as service packaging as they are products that look like packaging. Please note in Recycle BC purchased bags or complimentary carry out bags need to be reported.