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Extended producer responsibility : information for producers

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This fact sheet aimed at product produces provides an overview for of Alberta's new extended producer responsibility (EPR) system. The EPR system shifts the physical and financial burden of ... More ≫

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This fact sheet aimed at product produces provides an overview for of Alberta's new extended producer responsibility (EPR) system. The EPR system shifts the physical and financial burden of collecting, sorting, processing and recycling waste to product producers and away from local governments and taxpayers. The new EPR system will focus on single-use products, packaging and paper products, as well as hazardous and special products.

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Extended producer responsibility : information for Albertans

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This fact sheet provides an overview of Alberta's new extended producer responsibility (EPR) system, which shifts the physical and financial burden of collecting, sorting, processing and recycling ... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides an overview of Alberta's new extended producer responsibility (EPR) system, which shifts the physical and financial burden of collecting, sorting, processing and recycling waste to product producers and away from local governments and taxpayers. The new EPR system will focus on single-use products, packaging and paper products, as well as hazardous and special products.

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Financial security for waste facilities

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This fact sheet provides clarification on how financial security for waste management facilities is evaluated. Owners of waste management facilities must provide financial security before ... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides clarification on how financial security for waste management facilities is evaluated. Owners of waste management facilities must provide financial security before starting operations or reclaiming their facilities.

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What we heard : Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for single-use plastics, packaging, paper products, and hazardous and special products

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Alberta’s government is working on bringing extended producer responsibility (EPR) to the province. An EPR framework would create provincial systems for managing single-use plastics, packaging, ... More ≫

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Alberta’s government is working on bringing extended producer responsibility (EPR) to the province. An EPR framework would create provincial systems for managing single-use plastics, packaging, paper products and hazardous and special products like household pesticides and solvents. This What We Heard document summarizes the key findings received to date to inform EPR in Alberta, and serves as an update to stakeholders and Albertans on the progress to date towards EPR.

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Agricultural Operation Practices Act red tape reduction review : regulation amendments

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Agriculture and Forestry completed the first phase of the AOPA Red Tape Reduction Regulatory Review in December 2020. This document summarizes the resulting amendments made to the Agricultural ... More ≫

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Agriculture and Forestry completed the first phase of the AOPA Red Tape Reduction Regulatory Review in December 2020. This document summarizes the resulting amendments made to the Agricultural Operations, Part 2 Matters Regulation and Standards and Administration Regulation.

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AOPA red tape reduction regulatory review : what we heard report

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This document summarizes the feedback received from the Agricultural Operation Practices Act Red Tape Reduction Regulatory Review engagement sessions held in September 2020.

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Hazardous waste / hazardous recyclables facility contacts list

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A listing of contact information for Alberta facilities with an Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA) approval to manage hazardous waste / hazardous recyclables.

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Minimum setbacks for manure application based on the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA)

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements for ... More ≫

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act includes regulations for spreading manure or compost for all livestock operations in Alberta. The manure spreading regulations include requirements for manure incorporation, soil nitrogen and salinity limits, setback distances, record keeping and soil testing. This factsheet serves as a quick reference of the manure-spreading requirements and can be printed and laminated for use in the field.

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Agricultural Operation Practices Act : where neighbours fit into the process [2020]

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) is provincial legislation which sets manure management standards for all operations that handle manure. The Act defines siting and construction ... More ≫

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The Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) is provincial legislation which sets manure management standards for all operations that handle manure. The Act defines siting and construction standards for manure storages and collection facilities and sets out regulations governing the management of manure. Through the application process, directly affected neighbours and municipalities have an opportunity to address environmental concerns. As well, through the complaint process, neighbours can address environmental and nuisance concerns regarding an agricultural operation. This series outlines the application and complaint processes in more detail.

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COVID-19 pandemic planning for the waste sector : business continuity planning for waste management facilities

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The guideline will assist waste management facilities plan for and operate during COVID-19.

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