How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $1000000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1?

Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1 is funded by Recyc-Québec, Gouvernement du Québec

What are Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1's eligibility criterias?

The applicant must be a legally constituted company or organization in Quebec. The applicant must be involved in or intend to engage in the reuse, conditioning, or recycling of beverage containers. The applicant must be certified under the "ICI on recycle +" recognition program.

Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers

Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1 at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $1,000,000
Up to 70% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : October 1, 2023
Closing date : February 28, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

Grant Providers

Recyc-Québec
Gouvernement du Québec

Program status

Closed

Overview of the Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1 program

Receive up to $1 million funding to cover up to 70% of expenses to support beverage container packaging projects in Quebec, including optimization, expansion or implementation of structured reuse

Financing terms and conditions

This grant provides significant financial support for activities related to the recycling, reconditioning, or reuse of beverage containers in Quebec. The funding available is structured according to the type of project to ensure maximum impact.

For activities focused on conditioning, a maximum of $1,000,000 can be granted, covering up to 70% of eligible expenses with a completion timeframe of 18 months.
Projects involving both conditioning and recycling, or recycling alone, can receive up to $2,000,000, also covering 70% of eligible costs within an 18-month period.
Reuse activity projects are eligible for a maximum financial aid of $500,000, adhering to the same 70% eligibility percentage and 18-month duration.

Eligible projects & activities

The Recyc-Québec Beverage Container Recycling program aims to financially support projects that enhance the reuse, conditioning, and recycling of beverage containers in Quebec. Projects eligible for this grant focus on structuring networks for reuse and expanding recycling capacities.

Optimization, expansion, and implementation of structured reuse networks for beverage containers.
Launching new installations for the recycling of beverage containers.
Increasing capacity in current facilities to process more beverage containers.
Enhancing quality of materials produced by existing recycling installations to meet market needs.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 525,000

Enhancing material quality at a Toronto recycling facility

$ 385,000

Implementation of a structured re-use network

$ 210,000

Optimization of the existing re-use network

$ 420,000

Expansion of an existing bottle processing facility

$ 630,000

Start-up of a new beverage container facility

Eligibility criteria of the Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1 program

Eligibility for this grant requires applicants to meet specific organizational and operational criteria.

The applicant must be a legally constituted business or organization.
The applicant must have a place of business in Quebec.
The applicant must either currently engage in or intend to engage in the reuse, conditioning, or recycling of beverage containers.
The applicant must be attested in the ICI on recycle + program.

Who is eligible?

Any business or organization that conducts or wishes to conduct the reuse, conditioning, or recycling of beverage containers is eligible.Applicants must be legally incorporated and have a place of business in Quebec.

Eligible expenses

This grant focuses on the reuse, conditioning, and recycling of beverage containers in Quebec. The eligible activities aim to improve systems and infrastructure for the circular economy.

Optimization of existing reuse networks.
Expansion of structured reuse networks for beverage containers.
Establishment of new installations for the conditioning or recycling of beverage containers.
Increasing the capacity of existing facilities to handle more recycled materials.
Improvement of the quality of materials produced by existing recycling facilities.

Eligible geographic areas

The eligible geographical area for companies applying for this grant is specified as the province of Quebec. Companies must have a place of business within this region to qualify for the grant.

Province of Quebec, Canada

How to apply to the Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1 program

Eligibility Verification

Consult the normative framework to ensure that your project is eligible.

Preparation of the documentation

Download and fill out the application form.
Use the calculator to determine the costs and financing of the project.

Certificate for the ICI we recycle + program

Obtain the necessary certificate from the ICI on recycle + program.

Transmission of the request

Send all required documents by email to the provided address.

Receipt of the acknowledgment

Receive an acknowledgment of receipt within 5 working days.

Preliminary Assessment

Receive a confirmation of the project's eligibility within a period of 20 working days.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Applicants must be certified under the "ICI on recycle +" program, which is a requirement to receive the final financial assistance disbursement.
The program extends until February 28, 2025, or until available funds are fully allocated.
Electronic submissions are required, except under specific circumstances where paper submission might be allowed.
An acknowledgment of receipt of the project proposal will be sent within 5 working days of submission.
Following initial review, applicants will be notified of their project's eligibility status within 20 working days.
A model resolution document is available for download if an applicant is investing personal funds into the project.

Documents and links

Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1

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