Ontario Environmental Handling Fee (EHF) on Electronics
Details:
On April 1, 2009, an EHF for Desktop Computers, Portable Computers, Computer Peripherals, Monitors, Televisions and Printing Devices sold in Ontario or shipped into Ontario was introduced. This EHF supports the Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment Diversion Program.
The EHF per unit is:
| Desktop Computers | $3.50 |
| Portable Computers | $0.70 |
| Mice | $0.05 |
| Computer Keyboards | $0.05 |
| Single Hard Drives | $0.05 |
| Optical Drives | $0.05 |
| Monitors | $12.25 |
| Printing Devices | $5.40 |
| Televisions (29” screen & smaller) | $11.00 |
| Televisions (30” screen & larger) | $25.00 |
The EHF for desktop computer bundles:
| Bundle - Computer + Mouse + Keyboard + Monitor | $14.60 |
| Bundle - Computer + Mouse + Keyboard | $3.60 |
On April 1, 2010, the following new categories EHF were introduced:
Personal/Portable Audio/Visual Playback and /or Recording Systems |
$0.10 |
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Home Audio/Visual Playback and/or Recording Systems |
$1.45 |
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Home Theatre in a box (HTB) Systems |
$7.80 |
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Vehicle Audio and Video systems |
$1.55 |
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Non-cellular telephones and answering machines |
$1.00 |
For orders shipped to locations in Ontario, the EHF will appear in the 'PST' field in your Shopping Basket. As mentioned above, this fee is a EHF and is not a tax.
- Sales - The EHF will be charged on all of the above products sold, shipped and delivered into Ontario. If a product is purchased in Ontario, but shipped to another province that has no levy or EHF, no levy or EHF is applicable. Please note that applicable GST/HST, PST, QST will be charged according to the province to which the product is shipped.
- Returns - The EHF on electronics is refundable on returns based on Sears Canada Inc.'s return policy.
- Exchanges - If a Television, for example, is exchanged for another size of Television, the final EHF will be based on the size of the second Television.
- GST Applicability - GST applies to the amount of the EHF.
- PST Applicability - PST applies to the amount of the EHF.
For Questions and Answers relating to the EHF applied to Electronics sold in Ontario, click here »
Alberta Environmental Levy on CPUs, Laptop Computers, Computer Monitors, Televisions and Printers
Details:
Effective February, 1, 2005, the province of Alberta began charging an environmental levy for all CPUs, Laptop Computers, Computer Monitors, Televisions and Printers sold in Alberta or shipped into Alberta. This environmental levy supports the Advance Disposal Surcharge of electronic waste.
The Levy is:
| CPUs | $4.40 levy |
| Laptops | $1.20 levy |
| Computer monitors | $6.00 levy |
| TV screen 18" and smaller | $4.00 levy |
| TV screen between 19" to 29" | $10.80 levy |
| TV screen between 30" to 45" | $18.80 levy |
| TV screen 46" and larger | $24.00 levy |
| Printers | $4.80 levy |
For orders shipped to Alberta, the Alberta Environmental Levy will appear in the 'PST' field in your Shopping Basket. This charge is not a tax.
- Sales - The levy will be charged on all sales on CPUs, Laptop Computers, Computer Monitors, Televisions and Printers in Alberta or shipped into Alberta. If the product is purchased in Alberta, but shipped to another province that has no Environmental Levy, no levy is applicable, although taxes will be charged according to the province to which the product is shipped.
- Returns - The environmental levy on CPUs, Laptop Computers, Computer Monitors, Televisions and Printers is refundable on returns.
- Exchanges - If the Television is exchanged for another size of Television, the final charge will be based on the size of the second Television.
- GST Applicability - GST applies to the amount of the levy.
For Questions and Answers relating to the Alberta Environmental Tax Levy on CPUs, Laptop Computers, Computer Monitors, Televisions and Printers, click here »
Saskatchewan Environmental Levy on Electronics
Details:
Effective February, 1, 2007, the province of Saskatchewan began charging an environmental levy for all CPUs, Laptop Computers, Computer Monitors, Televisions and Printers sold in Saskatchewan or shipped into Saskatchewan. This environmental levy supports the Advance Disposal Surcharge of electronic waste.
Effective August 1, 2009, the province of Saskatchewan began charging an environmental levy for Computer Peripherals.
The Levy is:
| CPUs | $15.00 levy |
| Laptops | $3.00 levy |
| Computer peripherals (mice and keyboards) | $1.10 levy |
| Computer monitors | $9.25 levy |
| TV screen 18" and smaller | $9.25 levy |
| TV screen between 19" to 29" | $9.25 levy |
| TV screen between 30" to 45" | $23.25 levy |
| TV screen 46" and larger | $23.25 levy |
| Printers | $8.00 levy |
Effective April 1, 2010, the province of Saskatchewan began charging an environmental levy for the following categories:
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Personal/Portable Audio/Visual Playback and /or Recording Systems |
$0.40 levy |
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Home Audio/Visual Playback and/or Recording Systems |
$3.50 levy |
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Home Theatre in a box (HTB) Systems |
$6.00 levy |
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Vehicle Audio and Video systems |
$2.75 levy |
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Non-cellular telephones and answering machines |
$0.85 levy |
For orders shipped to Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Environmental Levy will appear in the 'PST' field in your Shopping Basket. This charge is not a tax.
- Sales - The levy will be charged on all sales on all of the above products sold in Saskatchewan or shipped into Saskatchewan. If a product is purchased in Saskatchewan, but shipped to another province that has no Environmental Levy, no levy is applicable, although taxes will be charged according to the province to which the product is shipped.
- Returns - Returns - The environmental levy on electronics is refundable on returns.
- Exchanges - If the Television is exchanged for another size of Television, the final charge will be based on the size of the second Television.
- GST Applicability - GST applies to the amount of the levy.
For Questions and Answers relating to the Saskatchewan Environmental Levy click here »
British Columbia Environmental Levy on electronics
Details:
Effective August 1, 2007, the province of British Columbia began charging an environmental levy for all CPUs, Laptop Computers, Computer Monitors, Televisions and Printers sold in British Columbia or shipped into British Columbia. This environmental levy supports the Advance Disposal Surcharge of electronic waste.
Effective August 1, 2009, the province of British Columbia began charging an environmental levy for Computer Peripherals.
The Levy is:
| CPUs | $5.50 levy |
| Laptops | $1.20 levy |
| Computer Peripherals (Mice and Keyboards) | $0.90 levy |
| Computer monitors | $9.00 levy |
| TV screen 18" and smaller | $9.00 levy |
| TV screen between 19" to 29" | $9.00 levy |
| TV screen between 30" to 45" | $31.75 levy |
| TV screen 46" and larger | $31.75 levy |
| Printers | $6.50 levy |
Effective July 1, 2010, the province of British Columbia began charging an environmental levy for the following categories:
| Computer scanners | $6.50 levy |
| Personal/portable audio/video playback and/or recording systems | $0.40 levy |
| Home audio/video playback and/or recording systems | $3.50 levy |
| Home theatre in a box (HTB) systems | $6.00 levy |
| Vehicle audio & video systems | $2.75 levy |
| Non-cellular telephones and answering machines | $0.85 levy |
For orders shipped to British Columbia, the British Columbia Environmental Levy will appear in the 'HST' field in your Shopping Basket. This charge is not a tax.
- Sales - The levy will be charged on all sales on all of the above products in British Columbia or shipped into British Columbia. If a product is purchased in British Columbia, but shipped to another province that has no Environmental Levy, no levy is applicable, although taxes will be charged according to the province to which the television is shipped.
- Returns - The environmental levy on electronics is refundable on returns.
- Exchanges - If the Television is exchanged for another size of Television, the final charge will be based on the size of the second Television.
- HST Applicability - HST applies to the amount of the levy.
For Questions and Answers relating to the British Columbia Environmental Levy on electronics, click here »
British Columbia Environmental Handling Fee (EHF) on Small Appliances
Details:
Effective October 1, 2011, the province of British Columbia began charging an environmental handling fee (EHF) for Small appliances sold in British Columbia or shipped into British Columbia. This environmental fee supports the end-of-life collection and recycling program of the small appliances.
The product category recycling is:
| Product Category | Examples | EHF |
| Kitchen Countertop – Motorized | Blenders, Hand Mixers, Stand Mixers, Juice Extractors, Coffee Grinders, Drink Mixers, Salt and Pepper Mills and Ice-cream makers | $2.25 levy |
| Kitchen Countertop -Heating | Bread Makers, Contact Grills, Countertop Ovens, Portable Stoves, Deep Fryers, Fondue Pots, Food Bag Sealers, Rice Cookers, Sandwich Makers, Slow Cookers, Tabletop Grills, Toasters and Waffle Irons |
$2.25 levy |
| Kitchen Countertop – Coffee/Tea | Coffee Makers, Coffee Urns, Espresso/Cappuccino Makers, Hot Beverage Makers and Kettles | $2.00 levy |
| Large Microwave (1 cubic foot or larger) | Countertop Microwave Ovens 1CU FOOT or GREATER | $10.00 levy |
| Small Microwave (Less than 1 cubic foot) | Countertop Microwave Ovens less than 1CU FOOT | $7.50 levy |
| Time Measurement | Alarm clocks, Wall clocks and Timers | $0.75 levy |
| Weight Measurement | Residential body scales and Countertop food scales | $2.75 levy |
| Garment Care | Household irons, Travel irons and Garment Steamers | $1.00 levy |
| Air Treatment Appliances | Tower Fan, Household Electric Air Purifiers, Portable Humidifiers and Portable Heaters | $2.25 levy |
| Desk and Tabletop Fans | Table top fan and desktop fan | $1.25 levy |
| Personal Care | Hair dryers, Curling/Straightening Irons, Massagers, Hair Curlers, Rechargeable Toothbrushes, Hair Clippers, Foot Baths and Shavers | $1.00 levy |
| Large Floor Cleaning | Upright Vacuum Cleaners, Canister Vacuum Cleaners, Wet-Dry Vacuum Cleaners and Extractor Carpet Cleaners | $5.25 levy |
| Small Floor Cleaning | Handheld Vacuums, Handheld Steamers, Motorized hose and Floor Tools for Central Vacuum Cleaners. | $1.00 levy |
| Designated Very Small Items | Air Fresheners (plug-in or battery operated), Mug Warmers, Mini-Massagers, Clothing Shavers and Personal Fans (clip-on, hand-held, pocket size) | $0.25 levy |
For orders shipped to British Columbia, the British Columbia Environmental Levy will appear in the 'PST' field in your Shopping Basket. This charge is not a tax.
• Sales - The levy will be charged on all sales on the above categories in British Columbia or shipped into British Columbia. If a product is purchased in British Columbia, but shipped to another province that has no Environmental Levy, no levy is applicable, although taxes will be charged according to the province to which the small appliance is shipped.
• Returns - The environmental levy on small appliance is refundable on returns.
• Exchanges - If the Microwave Oven is exchanged for another size of Microwave Oven, the final charge will be based on the size of the second Microwave Oven.
• HST Applicability - HST applies to the amount of the levy.
For Questions and Answers relating to the British Columbia Environmental Tax Levy on small appliances, click here »
Nova Scotia Environmental Levy on CPUs, Laptop Computers, Computer Peripherals Computer Monitors, Televisions and Printers
Details:
Effective February, 1, 2008, the province of Nova Scotia began charging an environmental levy for all CPUs, Laptop Computers, Computer Monitors, Televisions and Printers sold in Nova Scotia or shipped into Nova Scotia. This environmental levy supports the Advance Disposal Surcharge of electronic waste.
The Levy is:
| CPUs | $10.50 levy |
| Laptops | $2.10 levy |
| Computer monitors | $11.50 levy |
| TV screen 18" and smaller | $11.50 levy |
| TV screen between 19" to 29" | $11.50 levy |
| TV screen between 30" to 45" | $40 levy |
| TV screen 46" and larger | $40 levy |
| Printers | $6.50 levy |
Effective February 1, 2009, the province of Nova Scotia began charging an environmental levy for the following categories:
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Computer scanners |
$8 levy |
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Personal/portable audio/video playback and/or recording systems |
$0.40 levy |
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Home audio/video playback and/or recording systems |
$3.50 levy |
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Home theatre in a box (HTB) systems |
$6.00 levy |
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Vehicle audio & video systems |
$2.75 levy |
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Non-cellular telephones and answering machines |
$0.85 levy |
Effective February 1st, 2009, the province of Nova Scotia began charging an environmental levy for Computer Peripherals.
| Computer Peripherals (Mice and Keyboards) | $0.90 levy |
For orders shipped to Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia Environmental Levy will appear in the 'HST' field in your Shopping Basket. This charge is not a tax.
- Sales - The levy will be charged on all sales in the electronics categories mentioned above in Nova Scotia or shipped into Nova Scotia. If a product is purchased in Nova Scotia, but shipped to another province that ha Ens novironmental Levy, no levy is applicable, although taxes will be charged according to the province to which the television is shipped.
- Returns - The environmental levy on electronics is refundable on returns.
- Exchanges - If the Television is exchanged for another size of Television, the final charge will be based on the size of the second Television.
- HST Applicability - HST applies to the amount of the levy.
For Questions and Answers relating to the Nova Scotia Environmental Tax Levy applied to electronics click here »
Prince Edward Island Electronic Levy - Effective July 1, 2010
Details:
Effective July 1, 2010, the province of PEI began charging an environmental levy for electronics sold in PEI or shipped into PEI. This environmental levy supports the Advance Disposal Surcharge of electronic waste.
The Levy is:
| CPUs | $10.50 levy |
| Laptops | $2.10 levy |
| Computer Peripherals (Mice and Keyboards) | $0.90 levy |
| Computer monitors | $11.50 levy |
| TV screen 18" and smaller | $11.50 levy |
| TV screen between 19" to 29" | $11.50 levy |
| TV screen between 30" to 45" | $40.00 levy |
| TV screen 46" and larger | $40.00 levy |
| Printers | $6.50 levy |
| Computer scanners | $6.50 levy |
| Personal/portable audio/video playback and/or recording systems | $0.40 levy |
| Home audio/video playback and/or recording systems | $3.50 levy |
| Home theatre in a box (HTB) systems | $6.00 levy |
| Vehicle audio & video systems | $2.75 levy |
| Non-cellular telephones and answering machines | $0.85 levy |
For orders shipped to PEI, the PEI Environmental Levy will appear in the 'PST' field in your Shopping Basket. This charge is not a tax.
- Sales - The levy will be charged on all sales on all of the above products in PEI or shipped into PEI. If a product is purchased in PEI, but shipped to another province that has no Environmental Levy, no levy is applicable, although taxes will be charged according to the province to which the television is shipped.
- Returns - The environmental levy on electronics is refundable on returns.
- Exchanges> - If the Television is exchanged for another size of Television, the final charge will be based on the size of the second Television.
- GST Applicability - GST applies to the amount of the levy.
For Questions and Answers relating to the PEI Environmental Levy on electronics, click here ».