Transition to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
Prince Edward Island’s (PEI) Beverage Container Program is transitioning to an EPR model, effective April 1, 2026.
During the transition period (January 19, 2026 – March 31, 2026), please use the provided temporary Sort List and follow the instructions detailed in the January 9, 2026 notice.
Deposits & Refunds
PEI consumers have been used to paying deposits when purchasing sealed, ready-to-drink beverage products and getting back half of these deposits as refunds when returning empty containers for recycling at redemption centres.
Starting April 1, 2026, the Environmental Protection Act Materials Stewardship and Recycling Regulations requires that these deposits be fully refunded to consumers at RCs.
The new deposit/refund structure has also been simplified:
- ALL beverage containers have a 10-cent deposit and refund – EXCEPT large (over 500 ml) glass beverage containers for alcohol beverages.
- Glass beverage containers over 500 ml for alcohol beverages have a 20-cent deposit and refund.
ESSENTIAL LINKS
The links below provide detailed information on the Beverage Container Stewardship Program that will be in effect AFTER the April 1, 2026, transition.
Included vs. Excluded Products
Operations & Logistics
COMING SOON
Redemption Centre News & Updates
Educational Resources for Consumers
