Update – Producer Contributions Effective October 1, 2026
Dear members,
The rollout of Québec’s modernized deposit return network is well underway and is already being widely embraced by Quebecers. Each month, nearly 1.9 million Quebecers use the modernized return locations, clearly demonstrating strong adoption and a user satisfaction rate exceeding 90%.
This strong participation has led to a significant increase in the regulatory recovery rate, reaching 81% over the first five months of the year, compared to 72% in 2025. This is excellent news from an environmental perspective, as a greater number of containers are being recovered and recycled.
As a result, this success is driving significantly higher volumes of containers to process, increasing system costs beyond initial expectations and raising the total value of redeemed deposits. We are aware of the impact this will have on members and are working with financial partners to offset part of these additional costs through external funding. However, an adjustment to producer contributions—approved by the Board of Directors—remains necessary to address the current situation and ensure the long-term sustainability and financial stability of the system.
The table below sets out the contribution rates that will come into effect as of October 1, 2026:
The contributions by material type were determined in accordance with the provisions of Article 95 of the Regulation, which states that:
“The contribution a producer is required to pay pursuant to the third paragraph of Section 94 is calculated by multiplying the quantity of redeemable containers used by the producer during the year for which the contribution is required to commercialize, market or otherwise distribute a product, by a per-container amount set by the designated management body.”
“In setting the amount referred to in the first paragraph, the designated management body first calculates a basic amount applicable to every redeemable container belonging to a type of container, which may vary depending on the product commercialized, marketed or otherwise distributed in the container.”
We recognize that these adjustments are significant, and information webinars will be held on July 2 and July 8 to address any questions or comments members may have. Webinar details will be shared shortly.
These adjustments are part of a shared commitment to strengthening the performance of the deposit return system, encouraging citizen participation, and supporting more efficient and sustainable management of refundable containers, in line with the regulatory obligation of achieving a 90% recovery rate by 2032.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at membres@consignaction.ca
Thank you for your continued collaboration and commitment to the success of Québec’s modernized deposit return system.
Best regards,
The QBCRA / Consignaction Team
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