Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 2

📋 Eligible Entities - Private companies and enterprises operating in Quebec - Non-profit organizations and cooperatives - Municipal governments and regional authorities - Waste management and recycling service providers - Beverage industry stakeholders - Organizations involved in packaging design, manufacturing, or distribution - Entities operating or planning to operate structured reuse networks Key Requirement: Must be based in Quebec or operate active facilities/programs within the province. --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: Up to $2,000,000 per project - Coverage Rate: Up to 70% of eligible project expenses - Applicant Cost-Share: Minimum 30% of total project costs (non-grant funded) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (not a loan) - Matching Requirements: Applicants must contribute or secure funding for the remaining 30% of project costs --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Infrastructure development for beverage container recycling facilities - Equipment purchase and installation for sorting, processing, or reuse operations - Optimization and modernization of existing recycling systems - Expansion of recycling collection networks - Implementation and establishment of structured reuse/refill networks - Technology adoption for improved recycling efficiency - Design and feasibility studies for recycling projects - Training and capacity building for recycling operations - System integration and automation improvements --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility Window: Project must align with Quebec's circular economy and environmental sustainability goals - Project Timeline: Must demonstrate clear implementation schedule and measurable milestones - Environmental Impact: Projects must demonstrate quantifiable waste diversion or container recovery improvements - Reporting Requirements: Applicants must provide progress reports and final project outcomes documentation - Compliance: Must comply with all Quebec environmental regulations and Recyc-Québec guidelines - Funding Condition: Grant funds contingent upon successful project approval and execution of funding agreement - No Retroactive Funding: Expenses must occur after grant approval; retroactive coverage typically not permitted - Performance Metrics: Recipient must track and report on container collection rates, reuse volume