British Columbia E-Transport Overview
In British Columbia, sporting equipment with electrical or electronic components is regulated under the Recycling Regulation Schedule 3, 2 (1)(g). As of 2022, the regulation has been enforced to require producers of e-transport products to establish a program to ensure such products are recycled responsibly, in their entirety, at the end of their useful life. In accordance with this section of the Regulation, Call2Recycle will collects and recycles e-transport products in their entirety in British Columbia on behalf of corporate stewards.
The Call2Recycle e-transport recycling program will provide a means for consumers to recycle their end-of-life e-transport products in a safe and compliant manner.
Riders will be able to:
- Recycle their e-transport product by requesting an e-transport Direct Pick-Up.
As the program expands, consumers will also be able to drop off their e-transport product at a designated collection facility, which will become visible on our site locator.
The program is funded by an Environmental Handling Fee applied to the sale of each e-transport product sold into the British Columbia market. Call2Recycle uses the funds to pay for the collection, transportation and recycling of the e-transport product, along with training materials and rider communication materials related to the program.
BC EPR Plan Approved for E-Transport Products
On July 15, 2024, Call2Recycle Canada’s BC Extended Producer Responsibility Plan for E-Transport Products was approved by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy. You can view the approved letter and plan here.
Accepted E-Transport Products
The products accepted for recycling (collectively referred to as e-transport) will be:
- e-bikes (including battery and bike)
Accessibility
The Call2Recycle program offers a direct pick-up service at a rider’s residence or a drop-off location. As the program expands, an extensive network will become available where end-of-life e-transport products can be dropped off for recycling at designated collection facilities, including independent bicycle retailers and recycling depots.
Joining the Program
There are different scenarios under which Call2Recycle and a company joining the e-transport recycling program may enter into an agreement:
- A new member will sign a Member Agreement with Call2Recycle, appointing Call2Recycle as the organization to responsibly handle the end-of-life management of e-transport products on behalf of the company.
- An existing member will sign an amendment to the existing Member Agreement, appointing Call2Recycle as the organization to responsibly handle the end-of-life management of e-transport products on behalf of the company.
Eligible Brands
| Manufacturer | Brand |
| Bike Co LLC | • FUJI • Breezer |
| Cycles Devinci Inc. | • Devinci |
| Cycles Lambert Inc./HLC | • EVO • Yuba • Look |
| EuCan Distribution Inc | • Cube |
| Gazelle USA, LLC | • Gazelle • Urban Arrow |
| Giant Bicycle Canada Inc. | • Giant • Liv • Momentum |
| Kona Bicycle Company Inc. | • Kona |
| Live to Play Sports Group Inc. | • Norco branded BMZ • Norco branded Simplo • Bosch |
| Marin Bikes Canada | • Marin |
| Mica Sport Canada Inc. | • Scott Sports |
| Outdoor Gear Canada (OPUS) | • Opus Bikes • Mondraker |
| Rocky Mountain Bikes, Div. of Industries RAD Inc. (Procycle) | • Rocky Mountain |
| Specialized Bicycle Components Canada | • Specialized |
| Trek Bicycle Canada ULC | • Trek-Electra |
| Velec Inc. | • COMPANO • Valec |
| Voltage Bikes Ltd (Pedego Canada) | • Pedego |
| Yeti Cycling LLC | • Yeti |