EPRA-Québec Technical Product Listing

Revision: July 19, 2013
EPRA-Québec Technical Product Listing
Phase I obligated products, as of July 14, 2012, are in standard characters and have been subject to EHF since October 1st 2012.
Phase II obligated products, as of July 14, 2013 are in bold and subject to EHF effective August 1st 2013.
NOTE: This listing provides examples of regulated products; Québec Regulation Respecting the Recovery and Reclamation of Products by Enterprises, obligates entire product segments.
Obligated Product
Category
Product Definition
Environmental
Handling Fee
(EHF)
Examples of Products Subject to EHF
PORTABLE
COMPUTERS
A personal computer designed for
personal use.
$1.65
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Laptop computers
Notebook computers
Tablet computers
Netbook computers
Mini computers
DESKTOP /
COUNTERTOP
COMPUTERS
A computer terminal designed to reside
on a desk or similar work surface.
$7.50
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Computer terminals
Desktop computers used as a server
Thin client or Nettop Computers
Desktop/tower servers
Blade servers installed in a rack-mount
frame
May be packaged with a mouse,
keyboard, cables, speakers, webcam and
other peripherals in a single Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) package
carrying a single SKU, subject to a single
desktop computer EHF.
Products Not Subject to EHF
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Includes desktop computers and desktop
computers acting as servers.
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Specialized Point-of-sale (POS)
equipment
Floor standing racks or other
servers SEE IT EQUIPMENT
category
Server racks (furniture-casing only)
Internal components contained in
the original computer
Uninterruptible Power Supply
(UPS)
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Obligated Product
Category
COMPUTER AND
VIDEO GAME
PERIPHERALS
Product Definition
A manual input keying or pointing
device, such as a mouse, a keyboard, or a
similar device, designed for use with a
desktop or portable computer as well as
video game console input devices.
A modem refers to a device that
encodes digital computer signals into
analog/analogue telephone signals and
vice-versa and allows computers to
communicate over a phone line or cable
connection.
A combination of a single mouse and a
single keyboard packaged in one OEM
box under a single SKU is subject to one
EHF.
Environmental
Handling Fee
(EHF)
$1.25
Examples of Products Subject to EHF
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Includes both wired and wireless devices.
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Computer mouse
Computer keyboards
Trackballs
Keypads
Touchpad mouse
Media readers
Routers/Modems
External hard drives
External floppy disk drives
Numeric keypads
Graphic tablets without display
HDMI switches
Joysticks
Video game console controllers,
balance boards, sensors and other input
devices
Hard drive duplicators
Network-Attached Storage devices
(NAS)
Embedded Multimedia Terminal
Adapters (EMTA)
Products Not Subject to EHF
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Cables, connectors, chargers and
remote controls as well as memory
cards and USB keys.
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Obligated Product
Category
DISPLAY DEVICES
Product Definition
A display device that typically resides on
a table, floor or wall and requires AC
power to operate.
Environmental
Handling Fee
(EHF)
≤ 29”: $12.25
> 29”: $42.50
May contain an imbedded television
tuner, or may be used for displaying
images from computers or other digital
or analog sources such as an external TV
tuner or a cable/satellite receiver.
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Includes various display technologies,
such as CRT, flat panel (LCD, Plasma, LED,
OLED, etc.) or rear projection.
NON-CELLULAR
TELEPHONES AND
ANSWERING
MACHINES
A telecommunication device with a
handset, multiple handsets or
microphone and speaker systems that is
used to transmit and receive sound
(most commonly speech).
$1.15
CELLULAR DEVICES
AND PAGERS
Mobile devices that are primarily
manufactured to connect to a cellular or
paging network.
$0.10
Includes cellular phones, cell-enabled
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) and
pagers.
Examples of Products Subject to EHF
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Televisions
Computer monitors
Professional display monitors
Closed circuit monitor screens
All-in-One (AIO) computers: a display
device with an embedded computer
Smart boards
Graphic tablets with display >10’’
Portable display devices >10”
Products Not Subject to EHF
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Specialized Point of Sale Equipment
Digital photo frames – SEE “Digital
frames” in PERSONAL/PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO SYSTEMS category
Digital whiteboards
Portable display devices <10’’-SEE
PERSONAL/PORTABLE
AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEMS category
Telephones (corded and cordless, VoIP,
satellite phones)
Speaker/conference phones
Telephone line answering machines
(cassette and digital)
Cellular phones, including those offering
camera, video recording and/or audio
functions
Smart phones (cell-enabled)
Cell-enabled PDAs utilizing touch-screen
technology
Cell-enabled handheld devices
Pagers
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Excludes wireless devices that do
not utilize cellular networks to
operate, non-cell-enabled PDAs.
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Obligated Product
Category
DESKTOP
PRINTERS,
SCANNERS, FAX
MACHINES,
COPIERS AND
MULTI-FUNCTION
DEVICES (MFDs)
Product Definition
A printing, scanning or facsimile device
that resides on a desktop or similar work
surface.
Environmental
Handling Fee
(EHF)
$8.75
May be a "multi-function" or "all-in-one"
device that performs different tasks such
as copy, scan, fax, print, etc., in which
case, the integrated product is subject to
a single EHF.
Fax machines packaged with corded or
cordless telephone handsets in a single
OEM packaged under a single SKU are
subject to one EHF.
Examples of Products Subject to EHF
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Desktop printers
Desktop scanners
Desktop MFDs
Camera dock printers
Desktop label, barcode, card printers
Desktop fax machines
Desktop business card scanners
Desktop cheque scanners
Desktop photo and negative scanners
Thermal printers
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Floor-standing printers
Floor-standing scanners
Floor-standing fax machine drum
scanners
Floor-standing fax machines
Floor-standing multi-function (MFD) or
“all-in-one” devices that perform
different tasks such as copy, scan, fax,
print
Floor-standing photocopiers
Floor-standing servers and routers
Includes various printing technologies,
such as Laser & LED (electro
photographic), ink jet, dot matrix,
thermal, dye sublimation, etc.
FLOOR-STANDING
IT EQUIPMENT
Printing, copying and/or multi-function
devices (MFDs), utilizing all printing
technologies that are floor-standing
models and that can print on media with
dimensions up to 48-inch wide as well as
servers and routers that are floorstanding models.
$42.50
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Products Not Subject to EHF
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Specialized Point-of-Sales
equipment
Floor-standing printers and “multifunction” or “all-in-one” devicesSEE FLOOR STANDING EQUIPMENT
Portable printers and scanners-SEE
PERSONAL/PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO SYSTEMS category
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Obligated Product
Category
PERSONAL/
PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO
SYSTEMS
Product Definition
Personal and/or portable electronic
devices that can transmit, record and/or
playback an image, audio, video using a
variety of technologies including
mechanical, optical and digital
technologies and that operate on
battery power or are powered directly
from the device they are connected to
(i.e. computer).
Also includes standalone portable video
game consoles and global positioning
systems (GPS) as well as small wireless
devices or devices enabling the use of
wireless technology such as Bluetooth.
Environmental
Handling Fee
(EHF)
$0.45
Examples of Products Subject to EHF
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Portable AM/FM and satellite radios
Clock radios
Portable stereos, including those
enabled to connect to wireless Internet
Portable tape players/recorders
Portable disc (CD, DVD, VHS, Blu-ray,
etc.) players/ recorders
MP3 players
Portable digital players
Docking stations for portable digital
players, smart phones and other
portable devices
Portable docking/ compact/folding
speakers (wired and wireless including
Wi-Fi or Bluetooth)
Portable cassette or digital audio/voice
recorders
Headphones, earphones and
microphones
Headsets (wired and wireless, including
Bluetooth)
Digital cameras
Digital photo key chains
Video cameras/ camcorders
Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
Multi-function satellite radios that
include CD, MP3, FM radio or other
audio functions
Portable scanners (business card/photo
negative scanners)
Portable printers (e.g., portable photo
printers )
Products Not Subject to EHF
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Discs (CDs, DVD, cassette, Blu-ray,
HDDVD, etc.)
Ham radios and VHF radios
Webcams embedded in Desktop
Computers and Portable
Computers
Cameras embedded in devices for
which the primary function is not
to record an image/ video
Cables, connectors and remote
controls
Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
for aftermarket installation in
vehicles - SEE VEHICLE
AUDIO/VIDEO AND NAVIGATION
SYSTEMS
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Obligated Product
Category
Product Definition
Environmental
Handling Fee
(EHF)
Examples of Products Subject to EHF
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NON-PORTABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO
SYSTEMS
Non-portable audio/video systems that
can transmit, record and/or playback an
image, audio or video using a variety of
technologies including mechanical,
optical and digital technologies.
Non-portable audio devices that enable
playback as well as non-portable video
game consoles.
$3.75
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Multiple speakers supplied in a single
OEM package and sold under a single
SKU are subject to one EHF.
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Products Not Subject to EHF
Web cameras
Digital frames
Portable displays – screen size < 10’'
Sound, image and wave storage devices
Handheld barcode scanners
Portable two-way radios/FRS radios
/GMRS radios/walkie-talkies/CB radios
Handheld video game systems
E-book readers
Handheld satellite radio receivers
Portable multimedia projectors
Handheld GPS receivers
HD antennas
Baby video monitor and camera systems
Video cassette players (VCRs) /video
projectors
Digital projectors
Digital Video Recorders (DVRs)
Personal Video Recorders (PVRs)
Non-portable Disc players/recorders
(DVD, Blu-ray, etc.)
Laser Disc players/recorders
Cable and satellite digital receivers /Settop boxes
Converters
Non-portable AM/FM and satellite
radios
Non-portable combination multimedia
players
Analog and digital video cameras for
home security or other closed circuit
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Built-in or wall-mounted
intercoms
Cables, connectors, chargers and
remote controls
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Obligated Product
Category
Product Definition
Environmental
Handling Fee
(EHF)
Multiple security cameras supplied in a
single OEM package and sold under a
single SKU are subject to one EHF.
VEHICLE
AUDIO/VIDEO
AND NAVIGATION
SYSTEMS
Aftermarket audio and/or video and
navigation systems or system
components intended to replace or
supplement OEM factory-installed
systems or system components.
Multiple speakers supplied in a single
OEM package and sold under a single
SKU are subject to one EHF.
Examples of Products Subject to EHF
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home use
Amplifiers
Frequency equalizers
Turntables/record players
Audio speaker systems
Other digital music recorders/players
Non-portable combination cassette
Karaoke machines
Non portable multimedia projectors
Multimedia players/recorders
Audio speaker systems packages
Non portable video game consoles (TV
or screen required)
Aftermarket vehicle audio and video
components, including:
• In-dash radio, DVD, CD and/or cassette
players (including those with integrated
satellite radio and/or GPS/navigation
functions)
• Amplifiers
• Frequency equalizers
• Speakers
• Video player systems
• Video displays (including those with
built-in tuners)
• Rear vision cameras
• Standalone or in-dash navigation
systems (e.g. GPS receivers and
components)
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Products Not Subject to EHF
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Factory-installed audio and video
equipment developed for
imbedded use in motor vehicles of
any type (includes marine-craft
radios and intercom systems)
Satellite radio receivers and
components
Related cables or other accessories
CB radios
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Obligated Product
Category
HOME THEATRE IN
A BOX
Product Definition
Bundled combinations of devices that
can transmit, record and/or playback an
image, audio or video using a variety of
technologies.
Bundled combinations must be supplied
from one OEM and sold under one SKU.
Environmental
Handling Fee
(EHF)
$7.25
Examples of Products Subject to EHF
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Home theatre image, audio and video
equipment sold as a package/bundle
with a single point-of-sale SKU supplied
from one OEM.
Includes:
• Peripheral audio devices.
• Audio and video equipment sold as a
package/bundle that is used in
residential and non-residential locations.
Products Not Subject to EHF
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Home speaker systems – SEE NONPORTABLE AUDIO/VIDEO SYSTEMS
category
Home theatre image, audio and
video equipment sold as a
package/ bundle with more than a
single point-of-sale SKU (report
each product separately)
The obligated products listed here as “subject to the EHF” can be returned and recycled free of charge
at any EPRA-Québec drop-off points.
The associated Environmental Handling Fees (EHF) are included in the cost of the product.
Multiple products combined in a single Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
package with a unique SKU are subject to one EHF.
NOTES:
1. Products included/excluded are examples based upon member inquiries but do not represent an exhaustive list of all obligated products by category.
Members must assess products against the definitions of each obligated product category to determine the applicability and appropriate EHF, and may
consult the program for assistance in clarification where required.
2. Products identified as “Included in the Obligated Category” are subject to the EHF for that category; Products identified as “Not Included in the Obligated
Category are not subject to the EHF for that category, however, members must consider all obligated product categories to determine if the product
meets the definition of another obligated product category.
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3. In selected cases, selected products such as cables, connectors, chargers and remote controls, memory cards and USB keys are regulated and will be accepted
for recycling at EPRA Québec depots, but do not attract an EHF.
4.
Electronic equipment designed and intended to be used exclusively in an industrial, commercial or institutional (ICI) setting which exceed a unit weight
threshold of 120 kilograms shall be excluded from the program.
5. There are two instances where multiple obligated products may be packaged by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in a single physical package
carrying a single SKU (stock-keeping unit) and be subject to one EHF for the entire package of products:
a) Where the product definition above specifically includes multiple obligated products, or
b) Where a product is comprised of different functional components that are sometimes sold separately, but in this case are integrate
into a single operating unit. In this instance, the integrated product carries the single highest EHF.; Examples include :
 Display device with integrated video player (DVD, VCR, Blu-ray, etc.)
 Printer / Scanner / Fax (all-in-ones)
 Fax machine with a corded telephone handset
 Telephone with built-in answering machine
6. Floor-standing equipment should only include equipment which is integrated, and which cannot easily be broken down by the end-user for recycling
(e.g. a mainframe). Floor-standing equipment is not considered one unit under the program if the equipment is comprised of easily-removable subcomponents. If the latter is the case, the rack or frame containing the equipment is excluded and the individual sub-components are covered in
categories above as individual/multiple units.
7. In order to clarify the application of Section 3 of the Regulation respecting the recovery and reclamation of products by enterprises with regard to the
obligations of companies who market non-covered products with a covered component, the MDDEFP will endeavour to “focus obligations on
products intended for the general public that are more likely to be brought in to authorized program facilities, that constitute significant market
segments and that are more likely to contribute to attaining recovery objectives set in the EPR Regulation.” (Editor’s note: Unofficial translation)
In the case of electronics, that means the following electronics covered by the Regulation are excluded:
 Non-covered products that include a covered component, regardless of whether or not they are designed and exclusively intended for industrial,
commercial and institutional (ICI) use.
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 Electronic components embedded in a personal or recreational transportation vehicle that are specifically designed for a given model, that are
factory-installed and are part of the vehicle in that they are not easily removed.
 However, electronics designed for these types of vehicles but sold separately from the vehicle (after-market) are considered covered
products.
For more information, see the MDDEFP’s letter as well as the Ministère’s reply to the following question of the FAQs on its website (in French only):
1.3 Qu’est-ce qu’un produit mis en marché en tant que composant d’un autre produit? (how should a product marketed as a component of another
product be handled?)
8. The list of Product Definitions and Clarifications may be revised periodically by the Program.
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