March 24, 2021
Program fee reduction
The board of directors and the management of MARR reviewed financial forecasts for the 2021-2026 fiscal years and the board approved fee reductions recommended by management which will become effective April 1, 2021. MARR believes that this fee reduction will balance the long-term viability of the program and the fiscal responsibility obligations that are outlined in our stewardship plan.
March 16, 2020
COVID-19 Notice
We continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation very closely. MARR collection sites are independent businesses and we encourage every MARR Collector to take precautionary measures and follow all of the requirements from health authorities to protect their employees and customers in the handling of large appliances for recycling. There may have been changes in operating hours and we encourage you to call your local collection site or visit their website to confirm if locations are open and if they have modified operating hours. Due to higher volume of materials being recycled, please expect some delays at your depot.
Please do not visit a collection site if you have been diagnosed with COVID-19, exposed to, or experience symptoms of the virus.
January 1, 2019
Encorp Pacific named as new service provider
Effective January 1, 2019 Encorp offers a full spectrum of operational services to support the end-of-life major household appliances program and has become an official service provider for MARR to assist its Board and management in delivering a successful program under their approved Stewardship Plan. The services include full management of participants, collectors, registration, reporting of financial and non-financial information and consumer awareness.
August 15, 2018
MARR Stewardship Approved by Ministry of Environment & Climate Change Strategy
The Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable (MARR) stewardship plan for major appliances in BC (2017 to 2021), was approved by the Ministry of Environment on 7th August 2018. A copy of the approval letter is available for view here, and the approved stewardship plan is available for view here.
MARR is the approved product stewardship agency for end-of-life major household appliances in British Columbia.
If you require any further information, please contact MARR via either email at info@marrbc.ca or phone at 1-888-252-4621.
January 19, 2018
Revised BC Major Appliance Stewardship Plan Submitted
The Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable (MARR) stewardship plan for major appliances in BC (2017 to 2021), originally submitted to the Ministry of Environment on 29th June 2017, was re-submitted to the Ministry of the Environment on the 12th January 2018. A copy of the revised stewardship plan is available for view here with the changes from the original submission highlighted in yellow.
MARR is the approved product stewardship agency for end-of-life major household appliances in British Columbia.
If you require any further information, please contact MARR via either email at info@marrbc.ca or phone at 1-888-252-4621.
August 1, 2017
BC Major Appliance Stewardship Plan Consultation Period Closed
Interested stakeholders were invited to review and comment on the Major Appliance Stewardship Plan Renewal for major appliances in BC (2017 to 2021), as prepared by the Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable (MARR).
The consultation period for the plan has now closed. A copy of the final stewardship plan submitted to the Ministry can be viewed here.
June 30, 2017
Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable (MARR) appoints new Executive Director.
MARR is very pleased today to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael Zarbl as MARR’s new Executive Director effective July 10, 2017. Michael’s expertise in operations and managing supply chains of complex stewardship programs will help MARR achieve its revised program plan commitments to enhance the performance of the current system.
Michael joins us from Recycle BC where he recently served as Director, Operation Controls. Michael brings a wealth of operational and supply chain expertise to MARR. Michael has held many positions of increasing experience and complexity in the waste, logistics and stewardship agency sectors. His previous roles include Senior District Manager - Waste Management of Canada, Director of Operations – Ryder Container Terminals and Distribution Centre Manager - Martin Brower of Canada Company.
Please join me in congratulating Michael on his appointment.
Regards,
Warrington Ellacott
Chair, MARR
June 30, 2017
BC Major Appliance Stewardship Plan Renewal - Submission
MARR is inviting consultation and feedback on the final product stewardship plan submitted to the Ministry of Environment June 29, 2017 for major appliances in BC (2017 to 2021) prepared by the Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable (MARR). MARR is the approved product stewardship agency for end-of-life major household appliances in British Columbia. A copy of the final stewardship plan submitted to the Ministry is available for review here. Comments will be received until 5:00 PDT July 31, 2017 via consultations@marrbc.ca.
June 5, 2017
Notice of Public Consultation - BC Major Appliance Stewardship Plan Renewal
You are invited to participate in a public consultation session to discuss the renewal of the product stewardship plan for major appliances in BC (2017 to 2021) prepared by the Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable (MARR). MARR is the approved product stewardship agency for end-of-life major household appliances in British Columbia. A copy of the proposed stewardship plan is available for review here.
April 28, 2017
Publication of a Study of Major Appliance Recycling in British Columbia - Consultations have now Closed
Interested stakeholders were invited to review and comment on the study conducted for MARR on the major appliance recovery system in British Columbia. The study assesses the economic viability of the market driven system and analyses the challenges and barriers with respect to transportation and processing of end-of-life appliances from rural and remote communities. The purpose of the study is to facilitate early views to help inform the development of MARR's program plan in advance of public consultations towards plan renewal.
Submissions have now closed. Follow this link to the study: Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable: Study of Major Appliance Recycling.