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FAQDD — Returnable Container Recycling Equipment Modernization Program
Funding for retailer recycling equipment upgrades
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2024
Location
Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports Quebec retailers modernizing returnable container recovery equipment. It offers up to $7,500 or 65% of the purchase price for the purchase or replacement of automated container recovery machines.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Up to 65% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Location
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Replacement of automated returnable-container recovery machines
- Purchase and installation of new automated recovery equipment
- Installation of off-store equipment for customer use
Documents Needed
- Application form for one or multiple addresses
- Supplier quote with equipment details, signed by the retailer
- Annex A and Annex B, both signed
- Proof of installation address and site photo for off-site equipment
- After installation: work order, proof of payment, removal proof for older machines, installation photos, and a cheque specimen
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Retailers
- Retail businesses in Quebec
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of new automated returnable-container recovery equipment
- Purchase of modular equipment components, when applicable
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Delivery costs
- Reconditioning costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The FAQDD reviews the application for admissibility and confirms the approved amount.
- Applicants receive a request number and must wait for confirmation before paying or installing equipment.
- After installation, supporting documents are reviewed before the funding is paid.
Additional information
- The program may end on December 31, 2024 or when the total $15M funding is fully used.
- Compliance inspections may be carried out randomly during the program period.
- Equipment must be connected online at the time of installation.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the FAQDD — Returnable Container Recycling Equipment Modernization Program Program
What is the FAQDD — Returnable Container Recycling Equipment Modernization Program?
This program supports Quebec retailers modernizing returnable container recovery equipment. It offers up to $7,500 or 65% of the purchase price for the purchase or replacement of automated container recovery machines.
How much funding can be received?
FAQDD — Returnable Container Recycling Equipment Modernization Program Funds up to 65% of admissible expenses, capped at $7,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the FAQDD — Returnable Container Recycling Equipment Modernization Program program?
To be eligible for the FAQDD — Returnable Container Recycling Equipment Modernization Program program, you must:
Quebec retailers only.
Minimum 5,000 containers per machine.
Replace or add automated recovery equipment.
What expenses are eligible under FAQDD — Returnable Container Recycling Equipment Modernization Program?
Replacement of automated returnable-container recovery machines
Purchase and installation of new automated recovery equipment
Installation of off-store equipment for customer use
Who can I contact for more information about the FAQDD — Returnable Container Recycling Equipment Modernization Program?
You can contact Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD) by email at gobeuse@faqdd.qc.ca or by phone at (418) 692-5888.
Where is the FAQDD — Returnable Container Recycling Equipment Modernization Program available?
The FAQDD — Returnable Container Recycling Equipment Modernization Program program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the FAQDD — Returnable Container Recycling Equipment Modernization Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
FAQDD — Returnable Container Recycling Equipment Modernization Program is a Grant and Funding