Import and Export of Hazardous Waste and Recyclable Material

To Whom Does This Apply?

The Regulations apply to all individuals and businesses that export from, import into, or transit Canada, for recycling or disposal purposes, wastes or materials that are considered to be hazardous under the EIHWHRMR.

Examples

• generators
• receivers
• carriers
• brokers
• agents
• transfer stations

Summary

The Export and Import of Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Recyclable Material Regulations (EIHWHRMR), under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999), control and track the movement of hazardous waste and hazardous recyclable material between Canada and other countries.

The Regulations were published in the Canada Gazette, Part II on June 1, 2005 and came into force on November 1, 2005.

The Regulations revoke and replace the former Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes Regulations (EIHWR) adopted in 1992 under the authority of the former Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

Hazardous?

Hazardous wastes (intended for disposal) and hazardous recyclable materials (intended for recycling) are defined by taking into account the hazard criteria established under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations as well as specifically listed wastes and materials in the Schedules of the EIHWHRMR.

Please see the link under More Information for the following:

• (10) Steps for Exporting, Importing or Transiting Hazardous Wastes and Hazardous Recyclable Materials
• EIHWHRMR Document Verification Sheet
• DRAFT - Instructions for Completing Each Item on the Movement Document
• User guide to the classification
• User guide to implementation of the EIHWHRMR

DISCLAIMER
Information contained in this section is of a general nature only and is not intended to constitute advice for any specific fact situation. For particular questions, the users are invited to contact their lawyer. For additional information, see contact(s) listed below.

Ontario Contact(s):
See National Contact.