The QBCRA welcomes the end of the administrative investigation
Montreal, June 30, 2025 - The Quebec Beverage Container Recycling Association (QBCRA) welcomes the completion of the administrative investigation conducted by the Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP) and acknowledges its findings, which do not reveal any cause for concern. With this step complete, the QBCRA can now move forward and accelerate the rollout of the modernized deposit-refund system.
Furthermore, the QBCRA has taken note of the five notices of non-compliance with the Regulation respecting the development, implementation and financial support of a deposit-refund system for certain containers, it reports that some of the elements identified were corrected even before the administrative investigation began. Other notices will be the subject of a corrective action plan, details of which will be submitted to the MELCCFP as prescribed.
As for the elements of the regulation whose compliance proves to be technically unfeasible, the QBCRA undertakes to hold constructive discussions with departmental authorities over the summer to identify solutions and agree, if applicable, on necessary adjustments.
ForQBCRA, the conclusion of this administrative inquiry represents a positive turning point, following several months of intensive mobilization of resources to ensure full collaboration in the process. The organization is more determined than ever to continue the colossal task of deploying the world's most innovative deposit-refund system, following the successful launch of the second phase of modernization on March 1.
" The Board of Directors welcomes the MELCCP'S findings. We have always had full confidence in the QBCRA team's expertise, thoroughness and commitment, and in the integrety of the process implemented. Now that this step is done, we can focus all our energy on continuing to roll out a system that will radically and positively transform container management in Quebec ", said Philippe Roy, Chairman of the QBCRA's Board of Directors.
About QBCRA/Consignaction
Since 2001, Consignaction programs have been promoting recycling among citizens and businesses. Consignaction is the official brand used to promote the activities of the Quebec Beverage Container Recycling Association (QBCRA) to the general public and stakeholders.QBCRA the designated management organization responsible for developing, implementing, financing, and managing the deposit-refund system based on the principle of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). It brings together beverage producers involved in the recovery, reuse, recycling, and recovery of beverage containers in Quebec. For more information, visit www.consignaction.ca.
For more details, see the factsheets in the Press Room section at the following link: https://consignaction.ca/a-propos/salle-de-presse/
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