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Province Takes Action on Eco Fees
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Province Takes Action on Eco Fees McGuinty Government Committed To Keeping Household Hazardous Waste Out Of Environment The eco fees on consumer products that came into effect on July 1st have now been eliminated as the McGuinty government stepped in today and took action. While the Orange Drop program will continue, consumers will not pay fees that retailers have been adding to their bills.

Orange Drop locations and municipal collection depots will continue to accept these household hazardous materials for proper disposal. For drop off locations, please visit www.makethedrop.ca.

On July 1, Stewardship Ontario expanded the Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste program (Orange Drop) to include more waste, such as household cleaners, unused prescription drugs, and light bulbs. This important program is good for our environment, but consumers and retailers were not well informed about how the program works or the fees some retailers charged.

The McGuinty government has listened to consumers concerns about eco fees. As a result, it will work with businesses and Stewardship Ontario over the next 90 days to develop a new system that works for consumers and works to protect our landfills and waterways from dangerous materials.

In addition to eliminating these eco fees, the province will use a consumer-protection hotline effective tomorrow that Ontarians can call (1-800-889-9768 or TTY: 416-229-6086 or 1-877-666-6545) to report unfair fees.

The government will also seek consumer input on the design of a new program. As soon as details on the consultation are confirmed they will be posted on this website.