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FAQDD — Returnable Container Recycling Equipment Modernization Program
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant for the modernization of returnable container recovery equipment
Grant and Funding
Overview
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce the ecological footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Minimum amount : 7,500 $
- Up to 65% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : March 1, 2018
- Closing date : January 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Activities funded
- Replacement of existing returnable container recovery machines.
- Acquisition of new returnable container recovery machines.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 7,500
Install modern recycling machines at a retail store
$ 7,500
Expand recycling capacity with new vending machines
$ 7,500
Upgrade recycling equipment at a grocery store
Eligibility
- Applicants must be retailers.
- Retailers must manage, on average, a minimal monthly volume of 5,000 returnable containers per machine.
- Retailers must intend to replace or add automated recovery equipment for returnable containers.
- The added or replaced equipment must be accessible to manage larger volumes of containers.
- Financing is permitted for acquiring and replacing multiple pieces of equipment per address, provided the minimum recovery volume requirement is met.
- Modular equipment may receive subsidies for each module within the equipment.
Who is eligible?
- Retailers managing an average of at least 5,000 returnable containers per month per machine
- Retailers who wish to replace automated container recovery equipment
- Retailers needing to add automated container recovery equipment to manage higher volumes
Eligible expenses
- Costs of acquiring new automated container recovery equipment.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec, Canada
How to apply
1
Presentation of a financial aid request
- Complete the application form for a single address or for multiple addresses.
- Attach a submission from a supplier with the details of the chosen equipment signed by the retailer.
- Include Appendix A titled "Pickup Agreement" signed by the retailer and the collector(s).
- Include Appendix B titled "Data Collection Sharing Agreement" signed.
- Provide proof of address and a photo for any equipment installed off-site.
- Send the form and documents to the address gobeuse@faqdd.qc.ca.
2
Analysis of the admissibility of the request
- Wait for the confirmation of the acceptance of the request with the validation of the granted amount.
- Receive the identification number of the request.
- Do not proceed with a payment or an installation before receiving this confirmation.
3
Installation of the new equipment
- Install the new equipment after receiving confirmation.
- Send the following supporting documents to the address gobeuse@faqdd.qc.ca:
- The work order from the equipment supplier.
- The proof of payment from the retailer.
- The proof of removal of the old device for replacement.
- One or more photos of the complete installation.
- Your check specimen.
4
Validation of supporting documents
Wait for the validation of the supporting documents by the FAQDD and the disbursement of the financial aid.
Additional information
- The program was launched in March 2018 with a total budget of $15 million allocated by the Ministry of the Environment and the Fight against Climate Change in Quebec to support the initiative.
- The program aims to boost the maintenance and efficiency of container recovery systems for retailers while enhancing service to citizens, ensuring faster and more reliable usage.
- Inspections for compliance will occur randomly by Boissons Gazeuses Environnement teams throughout the program duration.
- For equipment placed outside retail store premises, all criteria and application submission requirements must be adhered to.
- The program is set to conclude on December 31, 2024, or upon depletion of the total $15 million grant fund.
- Retailers cannot proceed with equipment purchase or installation before official confirmation of financial aid approval from the program administrator.
Contacts
gobeuse@faqdd.qc.ca
(418) 692-5888
