Steward Obligations

Timelines

Phase 1 of the program commenced April 1, 2009. Organizations that were obligated as Stewards during the first phase of the program are required to file their first report, any outstanding reports and pay fees based on this commencement date.

As of  April 1, 2010, when the Revised (Phase 1 and 2) Program comes into effect, Stewards who supply EEE for use in Ontario are required to file and submit monthly reports and remit monthly payments for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 EEE, in accordance with the approved fee schedule and timelines. 

Reporting Requirements and Fee Schedule

Stewards are required to file monthly reports for the Revised (Phase 1 and 2) Program for EEE that they supply for use in Ontario.

Every obligation year (12 months) is associated with a fee schedule as defined by the Rules. Fees are based on the net costs to manage each material type in the WEEE collection and management program. Fees for each obligation year are programmed into OES’s online Reporting System which are automatically applied  to the data input by each Steward to calculate how much each Steward must remit.

Payments & Compliance

Payments and reports are submitted monthly. Timing is dependant upon the date on which the Steward was notified.

Companies who have registered using the OES online Reporting System and comply with monthly reporting and payment practices are considered to be members in good standing with OES and in compliance with the WDA. For additional information, please see Appendix D of the Rules.

Registration

OES has an online Application and Registration System for companies who have determined they are obligated Stewards or companies who wish to register and participate as Remitters. The system generates an application number, a login ID and a password, all of which are necessary to file monthly Steward’s Reports. For more information, visit our Registration section.