ARMA sets $2,500 non-refundable fee for Alternative Collection System applications under Alberta EPR

The Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) states that producers under Alberta's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program may apply to operate an Alternative Collection System (ACS) instead of the common collection system, and that each producer who applies will be charged a one-time, non-refundable application fee of $2,500 to recover ARMA's review costs. ACS applications are voluntary and only a small number of producers whose applications ARMA approves will operate one; most producers will continue to meet their EPR obligations through the Common Collection System via a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO). To qualify, an ACS must meet requirements in ARMA's bylaws, including accessibility, promotion and education, and material management standards.