Bits & Bytes E-News Archive

2011

Issue 111, December 23, 2011

OES Announces Leadership Change
The Year In Review
OES Announces Consultation On Financial Incentives Paid To Approved Processors
OES Hires Enforcement Officer
Clarification On Designated Materials To Be Communicated By EPRA
Reminder: Reports And Payments For November 2011 Due December 30, 2011
How To File An Oes Report And Remit Payment To OES
OES Holiday Hours

Issue 110, November 30, 2011

Clarification on Designated Materials to be communicated by EPRA
Reminder: Reports and Payments for October 2011 due November 30, 2011
How to file an OES Report and Remit Payment to OES

Issue 109, October 27, 2011 (revised)

Clarification on Designated Materials
Reminder: Reports and Payments for September 2011 due October 30, 2011
How to file an OES Report and Remit Payment to OES
OES Mobile Tour Surpasses Collection Goal for 2011
Brochures for Retail Staff and Customers

Issue 108, September 29, 2011

Clarification on Designated Materials
Reports and Payments for August 2011 Due September 30, 2011
How to File an OES Report and Update Your Company's Profile
How to Remit Payment to OES
OES Has Moved

Issue 107, August 30, 2011

Clarification on Designated Materials
New Steward Fees and Program Rules Began August 1, 2011
Reports and Payments for July 2011 Due August 30
How to file an OES Report and Update Your Company's Profile
How to Remit Payment to OES
OES has moved

Issue 106, July 29, 2011 (Revised)

New Steward Fees and Program Rules Come Into Effect on August 1, 2011
Clarification on Designated Materials: Lapdocks
Reports and Payments for June, 2011 due July 30, 2011
How to File an OES Report and Update Your Company's Profile
How to Remit Payment to OES

Issue 105, July 15, 2011 *NOTE: this issue was reposted on July 19 to reflect a fee of $32.50 (not $32.30) for floor-standing copiers.

Steward Fee Changes Come into Effect on August 1
New Look and Feel for OES Website
End-of-Life Technology Planning for Ontario Businesses

Issue 104, June 30, 2011

New Steward Fees and Program Rules Effective August 1, 2011
Reports and Payments for May, 2011 due June 30, 2011
How to File an OES Report and Update Your Company’s Profile
How to Remit Payment to OES
Clarification on Designated Materials

Issue 103, June 1, 2011

WDO approves OES Revised Rules and Fees for Program Year 3
Reports and payments for April 2011 were due May 30, 2011
How to file an OES Report and update your Company’s profile
How to remit payment to OES

Issue 102, May 2, 2011

WDO approves OES Revised Rules and Fees for Program Year 3
Reports and payments for March, 2011 were due April 30, 2011
How to file an OES Report and update your Company’s profile
How to remit payment to OES

Issue 101, March 31, 2011

WDO approves extension of Fees and Rules until June 30, 2011
Reports and payments for February, 2011 were due March 30, 2011
How to file an OES report
How to remit payment to OES

Issue 100, March 1, 2011

Comment Period on Proposed Steward Fees for Year 3 Extended to 11:00 a.m. (EST) Wednesday, March 2

Issue 99, February 28, 2011

Steward Reports and payments for January, 2011 due March 2, 2011
How to file an OES Report
December 1, 2010 WEEE Program Rule Changes Affect Reporting
How to remit payment to OES

Issue 98, February 25, 2011

OES Seeks Input on Proposed Steward Fees for Year 3: Comments Period Open Until Tuesday March 1

Issue 97, February 22, 2011

Participation Details for Wednesday, February 23, 2011 OES Steward Fee-Setting and Program Update Webcast

Issue 96, February 15, 2011

New Date - Wednesday February 23 - for OES Steward Fee-Setting and Program Update Webcast

Issue 95, February 4, 2011

Mark Your Calendar: Steward Fee-Setting and Program Update Webcast, Wednesday, February 16

Issue 94, January 28, 2011

Steward Reports for December, 2010 Due January 30, 2011
How to file an OES Report
December 1, 2010 WEEE Program Rule Changes Affect Reporting
How to remit payment to OES

2010

Issue 93, December 23, 2010

OES in 2010: Celebrating a Successful Year
Reporting on Results of the Collection Incentive Study
New Retailer Information Brochure for Consumers
Fee Review Process for Coming Program Year
Steward Reports for November, 2010 Due December 30, 2010
December 1, 2010 WEEE Program Rule Changes Affect Reporting

Issue 92, November 30, 2010

Reminder to all Stewards/Remitters and their Supply Chain Partners
October 2010 OES Report is due November 30, 2010
How to file an OES Report
How to add a Purchase Order Number to your OES Invoice
How to remit payment to OES

Issue 91, November 3, 2010

WDO Board Approves Revisions to WEEE Program Rules for Stewards Regarding Re-categorization of Products Among Material Categories
September 30, 2010 OES Report was due October 30, 2010
How to file an OES Report
How to remit payment to OES

Issue 90, October 26, 2010

OES Mobile Electronics Recycling Centre On A Roll
Recycle Your Electronics – New presence on the web
OES Management Team Brings Bench Strength
Hon. John Wilkinson, Minister of the Environment, Announces Changes in Waste Diversion

Issue 89, September 29, 2010

September 30 Deadline for Reporting and Payment
How to File an OES Report
How to Remit Payment

Issue 88, September 9, 2010

Important Information for all OES Approved Collection Sites

Issue 87, September 8, 2010

Reminder: WEEE Stakeholder Forum Meetings

Issue 86, September 1, 2010

WDO Approves OES Recommended Changes to the WEEE Program Plan with Modifications
September WEEE Stakeholder Forum Meetings: Toronto

Issue 85, August 31, 2010

August 30 Deadline for Reporting and Payment
How to File an OES Report
How to Remit Payment
Remitter's numbers & Remitter's Agreements

Issue 84, July 30, 2010

July 30 Deadline for Reporting and Payment
How to File an OES Report
How to Remit Payment
Clarification of WEEE Material Reporting Categories HST Implementation

Issue 83, July 28, 2010

OES Announces E-Waste Collection Marketing
Co-Funding Online Resources for OES Stakeholders
Survey Reveals Collector Kit Resources Are Valued
First Quarter Web Traffic Shows Solid Upswing

Issue 82, June 30, 2010

Update on OES Recommendation to WDO Board of Directors Regarding Revised (Phase 1 & 2) WEEE Program Plan Changes
Information for Stewards/Remitters on OES Reporting System
- June 30 Deadline for Reporting and Payment
- How to File an OES Report
- How to Remit Payment
- Clarification of WEEE Material Reporting Categories
- HST Implementation

Issue 81, June 11, 2010

Province-Wide Spring Advertising Campaign in Full Swing
Collection Events Province-Wide Print Media Buy
Marketing Materials To Promote E-Waste Collection
Tell Us What You Need: Complete the OES Collector Survey

Issue 80, June 2, 2010

Reminder: Comment Period on Recommended Material Flow & Next Steps Open Until Noon Today, Wednesday, June 2

Issue 79, May 28, 2010

Reporting System Updates
Deadline for filing April 2010 OES Report
Guidebooks for Stewards, Remitters and Sub-Remitters
OES Seeks Comments on Recommended Material Flow &
Next Steps

Issue 78, May 28, 2010

OES Seeks Comments on Recommended Material Flow & Next Steps: Submissions Due June 2

Issue 77, May 25, 2010

Participation Details for May 26: Summary of Consultation on Material Flow & Next Steps

Issue 76, May 25, 2010

May 26 Reminder Invitation: Summary of Consultation on Material Flow & Next Steps

Issue 75, May 11, 2010

May 26 Webcast: Report on Material Flow Arrangements Consultation

Issue 74, May 3, 2010

Reminder to provide views on important issues facing OES
OES Reporting System Updates
Remitter’s and Sub-Remitter’s Agreements

Issue 73, April 27, 2010

OES seeks views on important issues facing the organization
Reminder to submit comments on WEEE Material Flow Arrangements
Stewards, Remitters and Sub-Remitters required to file and pay applicable fees for their March monthly report by April 30, 2010

Issue 72, April 21, 2010

OES Extends Comment Period on WEEE Material Flow Arrangements Options – Comment Period Now Open until April 30

Issue 71, April 20, 2010

Coming this weekend: OES to celebrate Earth Week at Toronto's Green Living Show, Friday April 23 to Sunday, April 25

Issue 70, April 16, 2010

WEEE Material Flow Arrangements Options – Comments
being accepted

Issue 69, April 14, 2010

Steward/Remitter/Sub-Remitter Updates on the OES Online Reporting System

Issue 68, April 14, 2010

Reminder to Register and Participation Details for April 15 Webcast for WEEE Material Flow Arrangements Review

Issue 67, April 9, 2010

Webcast Invitation: April 15 Consultation on Review of WEEE Material Flow Arrangements

Issue 66, April 7, 2010

OES Online Registration & Reporting System Updates

Issue 65, March 31, 2010

OES Program expands
OES announces consultation on material allocation

Issue 64, March 30, 2010

Deadline for the February Steward's/Remitter's Report
How to file a Monthly Steward’s/Remitter’s Report
Payment Update: Electronic Fund Transfers
Remitter's and Sub-Remitter’s Agreement Approval

Issue 63, March 17, 2010

List of materials NOT obligated (Revised Phase 1/2)
Definition of Image, Audio and Video Devices (Revised Phase 1/2)
Online Registration System and Online Reporting System updates including Remitter’s Process
Steward Self Manage Option

Issue 62, March 4, 2010

WDO Approval of Revised Phase 1 and 2 Fees and Rules
Material category changes from Phase 1 EEE to Phase 2 EEE
Annual Notification
OES Online Reporting System Update
Steward Self Manage Option
WDO postpones decision on CWTA’s Industry Stewardship Plan

Issue 61, February 26, 2010

WDO Approval of Revised Phase 1 & 2 Fees and Rules
Deadline for the January Steward's/Remitter's Report
How to file a Monthly Steward’s/Remitter’s Report
Payment Update: Electronic Fund Transfers
Remitter's and Sub-Remitter’s Agreement Approval

Issue 60, February 2, 2010

Comments sought by noon on Thursday, February 4 re: proposed Phase 1 and 2 program fees

Issue 59, January 29, 2010

Deadline for the December Steward's/Remitter's Report
Opportunity to comment on proposed Phase 1 and 2 Revised Fees webcast
Updates on Brand Management OES Reporting
How to file a Monthly Steward’s/Remitter’s Report
Payment Information: Electronic Fund Transfers available
Remitter's and Sub-Remitter’s Agreement Approval

Issue 58, January 27, 2010

Webcast Reminder: Fee-Setting Review for Revised Phase 1 and 2 WEEE Program Plan on Thursday, January 28

Issue 57, January 22, 2010

Webcast Invitation: Fee-Setting Review for Revised Phase 1 and 2 WEEE Program Plan on Thursday, January 28

2009

Issue 56, December 23, 2009

Deadline for the November Steward's/Remitter's Report
Errors in previously filed Steward’s/Remitter’s Reports
Updates on Brand Management OES Reporting
How to file a Monthly Steward’s/Remitter’s Report
Payment Information
Remitter's and Sub-Remitter’s Agreement Approval

Issue 55, December 22, 2009

Special Update: Feedback sought on fee formula

Issue 54, December 9, 2009

Special Update: Revised Plan Program

Issue 53, November 27, 2009

Deadline for the October Steward's/Remitter's Report
Errors in previously filed Steward’s/Remitter’s Reports
Updates on Brand Management OES Reporting
How to file a Monthly Steward’s/Remitter’s Report
Payment Information
Remitter's and Sub-Remitter’s Agreement Approval

Issue 52, October 28, 2009

Deadline for the September Steward's/Remitter's Report
Updates on OES Reporting System Credit/Returns
Errors in filed Steward’s/Remitter’s Reports
Updates on Brand Management OES Reporting
How to file a Monthly Steward’s/Remitter’s Report
Payment Information
Remitter's and Sub-Remitter’s Agreement Approval

Issue 51, September 29, 2009

Deadline for the August Steward's/Remitter's Report
Updates on OES Reporting System Credit/Returns and Brand Management
Errors in filed Steward’s/Remitter’s Reports
How to file a Monthly Steward’s/Remitter’s Report
Payment Information
Remitter's and Sub-Remitter’s Agreement
Approval Agreement Cancellation

Issue 50, August 21, 2009

Deadline for the July’s Steward's/Remitter's Report
Updates on OES Reporting system Credit/Returns
Brand Management Update
How to File a Monthly Steward’s / Remitters Report
Payment Information
Remitter's and Sub-Remitter’s Agreement Approval
Cancellation of Remitter’s/Sub-Remitter’s Agreements

Issue 49, August 17, 2009

Minister of the Environment Approves Revised (Phase 1 and 2) WEEE Program Plan

Issue 48, July 30, 2009

Deadline for June’s Steward's/Remitter's Report
How to file a Monthly Steward’s/Remitter's Report
Payment Information Remitter's and Sub-Remitter’s
Agreement Approval
Cancellation of Remitter's and Sub-Remitter’s Agreements
Returns/Credits Update

Issue 47, July 14, 2009

Final Revised (Phase 1 and 2) WEEE Program Plan Posted to Environmental Registry

Issue 46, June 25, 2009

Deadline for second monthly Steward's/Remitter's Report, Update on Reporting and Remitter's and Sub Remitter’s Agreement Approval

Issue 45, June 15, 2009

Important Updates to the OES Reporting System

Issue 44, May 29, 2009

Deadline for first monthly Steward's/Remitter's Report, Update on Reporting and Remitter's Process

Issue 43, May 22, 2009

NEW Information for Stewards and Remitters regarding updates to the OES Reporting System, extension to retroactive Remitter’s Agreement start date and Filing and Payment deadlines

Issue 42, May 20, 2009

Notice: the Preliminary Revised (Phase 1 and 2) WEEE Program Plan posted for review and comment

Issue 41, May 8, 2009

IMPORTANT Information for Stewards and Remitters regarding updates to the OES Reporting System, Filing and Payment deadlines, and Interpretive Memorandum

Issue 40, May 5, 2009

Final Reminder & Participation Information for May 6
Information Session about How to file your monthly Steward/Remitter Reports

Issue 39, April 29, 2009

Final Reminder & Participation Information for April 30 Workshop & Webcast on Revised (Phase 1 and 2) WEEE Program Plan

Issue 38, April 23, 2009

Feedback requested on the Draft Preliminary Revised (Phase 1 and 2) Program Plan

Issue 37, April 22, 2009

May 6 Information Session on May 6th for Stewards and Remitters: How to file your monthly report

Issue 36, April 7, 2009

Issue 35, March 23, 2009

Consultation on Preliminary Revised (Phase 1 & 2) WEEE Program Plan Changed to End of April

Issue 34, March 23, 2009

Participation Details for March 24 Information Session for Retailers Selling Electronic Products in Ontario

Issue 33, March 19, 2009

Reminder to Register for March 24 Information Session for Retailers

Issue 32, March 12, 2009

Reminder to Register and Participation Details for March 13 Information Session for Retailers

Issue 31, March 10, 2009

Participation Information for the March 11 Stewards and Remitters Session

Issue 30, March 9, 2009

Reminder re: March 11 Information Session for Stewards and Remitters

Issue 29, March 5, 2009

Two Information Sessions will be held for Retailers

Issue 28, March 3, 2009

Information Session for Stewards & Remitters

Issue 27, February 17, 2009

Information Session for Potential Municipal WEEE Collection Sites

Issue 26, February 17, 2009

Information Session for Municipal WEEE Collection Sites

Issue 25, February 2, 2009

Information about How to Participate in the February 4 Workshop & Webcast on Revised (Phase 1 & 2) WEEE Program Plan Development

Issue 24, January 28, 2009

Reminder: All OES program stakeholders are invited to attend a Workshop & Webcast on Revised (Phase 1 & 2) WEEE Program Plan Development

Issue 23, January 21, 2009

Revised (Phase 1 & 2) WEEE Program Document for Consultation Posted for Comment Workshop/Webcast
Reminder: OES will host a Workshop & Webcast on Revised (Phase 1 & 2) WEEE Program Plan Development

Issue 22, January 16, 2009

February 4, 2009 Workshop & Webcast on Revised (Phase 1 & 2) WEEE Program Plan Development

2008

Issue 21, December 19, 2008

Carol Hochu named Executive Director
REOI for Transportation, Consolidation and Special Events Collection Services Released
Reminder for WEEE Stewards and Service Providers to Register

Issue 20, November 4, 2008

Participant Information for November 5 Webinar for Reusers and Reburbishers of WEEE

Issue 19, November 3, 2008

Participant Information for November 4 Collectors of WEEE Webinar

Issue 18, October 28, 2008

November 5, 2008 - Webinar for Reusers & Refurbishers of WEEE

Issue 17, October 28, 2008

November 4, 2008 - Briefing Meeting for Collectors of WEEE

Issue 16, October 16, 2008

Reminder for: Second Briefing Meeting for Recyclers of WEEE

Issue 15, October 10, 2008

Second Briefing Meeting for Recyclers of WEEE

Issue 14, October 3, 2008

Program Update
Application and Registration Launched

Issue 13, August 15, 2008

Reminder: Briefing Meeting for Recyclers of WEEE

Issue 12, August 6, 2008

August 20, 2008 - Briefing Meeting for Recyclers of WEEE

Issue 11, April 10, 2008

Final WEEE Diversion Program Plan Posted on Environmental Registry for Public Comment

Issue 10, March 11, 2008

Draft Final WEEE Diversion Plan Posted
Comments due March 14, 2008

Issue 9, February 19, 2008

EOL Processors Meeting - Slides & Survey

Issue 8, February 15, 2008

February 19, End-of-life (EOL) Processors Meeting

Issue 7, February 12, 2008

Comments Solicited on the Revised Draft Preliminary WEEE Program Plan

Issue 6, January 28, 2008

Ways to Provide Comments on the Draft Preliminary WEEE Program Plan

Issue 5, January 23, 2008

Reminder: Register for Workshop/Webcast # 3 scheduled for Thursday, January 24
Accessing the Webcast for Workshop #3

Issue 4, January 15, 2008

OES Invites Stewards and Stakeholder to Comment on Draft Preliminary WEEE Diversion Program Plan
Reminder: Register for Workshop/Webcast # 3 scheduled for Thursday, January 24

Issue 3, January 4, 2008

WEEE Workshop/Webcast # 3 scheduled for Thursday, January 24, 2008

2007

Issue 2, October 11, 2007

Logging into the Webcast for Workshop #2

Issue 1, October 5, 2007

WEEE Workshop #2

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