Why do I have to pay GST and PST of the EHF (Environmental Handling Fee)?
The cost of the recycling program is not borne by general taxpayers, but by consumers and producers of designated electronics products. The environmental handling fee (EHF) levied on the sale of new products by the Industry and is used for the administration, collection, transportation, and responsible recycling of end-of-life electronics. The EHF is subject to both GST and PST. For further information on the PST rules and regulation please contact the Consumer Taxation Branch at 1-877-388-4440. For more information on GST please contact the Canada Revenue Agency at 1-800-959-5525.
