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  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
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  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Retail trade
grant_single|grantors
  • Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

The Returnable Container Recycling Equipment Modernization Program is a financial aid program in Quebec initiated by the Ministry of Environment and Fight against Climate Change. It aims to help retailers modernize their container recovery equipment by providing financial support for the replacement or acquisition of new machines. The program encourages the replacement of automated recovery equipment to enhance maintenance, efficiency, and service to citizens, with eligible applicants receiving up to $7,500 or 65% of the purchase price, whichever is lower.

grant_single_labels|projects

Eligible projects for this grant include replacing or acquiring new automated recovery equipment for deposit containers. Various types of machines from specific manufacturers are also deemed eligible.
  • Replacing automated recovery equipment
  • Acquiring new automated recovery equipment
  • Adding equipment outside the store
  • Obtaining modular equipment, with each module eligible for a subsidy
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$7,500

Montreal
Replacing old automated recovery equipment at downtown Montreal recycling facility.

$7,500

Toronto
Acquiring new automated recycling equipment for local grocery store.

$6,500

Vancouver
Adding automated recycling equipment outside the store.

$7,500

Ottawa
Replacing modular recycling equipment inside a university campus.

$7,500

Quebec City
Acquiring automated recycling equipment for a non-profit organization.

$6,500

Calgary
Replacing outdated recovery equipment at a recycling center.

grant_single_labels|admissibility

The grant aims to modernize equipment for the recovery of returnable containers at retailers in Quebec. Retailers must meet specific criteria to be eligible.
  • Manage an average monthly volume of at least 5,000 returnable containers per equipment.
  • Seek to replace automated equipment for returnable container recovery.
  • Intend to add automated equipment for managing larger volumes of returnable containers.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

The grant is specifically designed for retailers in Québec who wish to replace or acquire new automated container recovery equipment to manage higher volumes of consigned containers.
  • Retailers managing an average monthly volume of at least 5,000 consigned containers per device.
  • Retailers seeking to replace an existing automated container recovery device.
  • Retailers aiming to add new automated container recovery equipment.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

The eligible expenses for this grant include the costs of acquiring new automated recovery equipment for consignable containers. Delivery and reconditioning fees are not eligible.
  • Costs of acquiring new automated recovery equipment for consignable containers
  • Costs for each module of modular equipment

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

The eligible geographic zones for this grant are all regions within Québec, Canada.
  • Québec, Canada

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Presentation of a financial aid request by the retailer
  • Complete the application form:
  • Form for a single address
  • Form for multiple addresses
  • Attach the following documents to the form:
  • A quote from a supplier detailing the chosen equipment, signed by the retailer
  • Appendix A: "Pickup Agreement for New Equipment and/or for Off-Store Collection" signed by the retailer and collector(s) for financed equipment
  • Appendix B: "Data Sharing Agreement with System Managers for Financed Equipment" signed
  • For off-store equipment installation: Proof of the installation address and a photo of the site
  • Send the form and the quote to gobeuse@faqdd.qc.ca
  • Receive an acknowledgment of receipt of the documents via email
  • Step 2: Analysis of the eligibility of the financial aid request and confirmation of the amount granted by FAQDD
  • Receive confirmation that the request is accepted, including the validation of the granted amount and the request identification number
  • Do not proceed with any payment or installation before receiving this confirmation
  • Step 3: Installation of the new equipment and transmission of the required supporting documents by the retailer
  • Once the new equipment is installed, send the following supporting documents to gobeuse@faqdd.qc.ca (postal submissions not accepted):
  • Work order from the equipment supplier
  • Proof of payment from the retailer
  • Proof of removal of the old equipment (if replacing a machine over 10 years old)
  • One or more photos of the complete installation
  • A void cheque
  • Note: The equipment must be connected online at the time of installation
  • Step 4: Validation of the supporting documents and disbursement of financial assistance by FAQDD

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

The Programme de modernisation des appareils de récupération des contenants consignés provides financial aid to retailers in Quebec for upgrading their recovery equipment.
  • Inspections of compliance will be carried out randomly by Boissons Gazeuses Environnement.
  • Funding covers only new automated recovery equipment acquisition costs; delivery and reconditioning fees are not eligible.
  • Equipment modular in nature is eligible for subsidies for each module.
  • Eligible applicants can install equipment outside the store if all criteria are met.
  • Submissions must include specific annexes and documentation, such as proof of old equipment removal, if relevant.

grant_single_labels|contact

gobeuse@faqdd.qc.ca
(418) 692-5888
Apply to this program