The BC Recycling Regulation requires the "producers" of all lamps, ballasts and fixtures sold into the residential, commercial and industrial sectors to be part of an approved stewardship program by July 1, 2012. This program must be fully funded by these producers to provide a free collection and recycling option for all generators of lamps, ballasts and fixtures in BC.

In collaboration with the major manufacturers and retailers of these products, Product Care has submitted a stewardship plan to the BC Ministry of Environment to provide a compliance option for all obligated parties. These parties will be able to fulfill their legal obligations by joining Product Care as a member for this program. Members of the program agree to report, on a monthly basis, their sales of program applicable products to Product Care and remit applicable eco fees on those sales.

For more information on the definition of "producer," the fees that will fund the program and how they will be reported, please refer to the questions below.