Is the Environmental Handling Charge (EHC) another government tax?
No. The EHC represents handling charges determined by SOGHU's board of directors and paid by members on the basis of their volume of sales.
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Who is required to participate in the program?
The Regulation requires all brand owners or first suppliers or importers in Québec of the products designated by the Regulation.
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What products are covered by the Regulation?
Lubricating oils are those of mineral, synthetic or vegetable origin marketed in containers of 50 litres or less or sold in bulk, as described in section 2 and schedule I of the Regulation.
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Are there other management associations similar to SOGHU in Canada?
Yes, in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.
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How are we doing? In 2005, Canada's five provincial used oil, filter and container recycling programs recovered 217.5 million litres of used oil. That's about 78% of the used oil available for recycling.
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