The CIF developed a model that will aid municipalities in identifying the implications of transitioning Blue Box systems to Individual Producer Responsibility (IPR) on various dates.

The model is a useful tool in reviewing waste programs, understanding the full costs pre- and post-transition, and recognizing risks and opportunities. 

Cost accounting tools are especially invaluable during periods of policy and program change and the uncertainty that it generates. CIF and its partners have various cost accounting models currently in development that we anticipate will aid your municipality in identifying and allocating the cost of the various services you provide.

The role of municipalities will change dramatically as the Ontario Blue Box program transitions to full producer responsibility. This CIF project, completed with the Region of Niagara, provides guidance on key points for decision-making during the transition. 

Every Ontario recycling program needs to know its true operating costs to make informed decisions about changes to services. The CIF, working with Huron Shores, has developed and tested a simple model to capture program costs using a minimal amount of staff time, as well as inputs that are typically available to every program.

As we approach transition, every Blue Box program in Ontario needs to be gathering and confirming key data points. Having current and accurate unit counts is vital. This blog discusses two approaches to consider to identify the number of units your program services.

The Regional Municipality of Niagara, in preparation for the EPR change to Ontario’s Blue Box system, carried out a four-phase business case analysis of its MRF assets.  

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