Is GST payable on fees to stewards who are obligated under the MHSW program?
Stewardship Ontario is in the process of obtaining a GST ruling from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) with respect to its Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Program (MHSW). Until such time as this ruling is received, Stewardship Ontario will be charging GST on fees to stewards obligated for materials under the MHSW program. Stewards will be advised of the MHSW’s GST status as soon as a ruling is received. [top of page] [top of Steward section] 6) As an automotive services provider, I’m already paying to have my used oil filters, antifreeze etc. picked up and properly recycled. Starting on July 1 I will have to pay “fees” for this on new products purchased. Why should I have to pay twice? The MHSW program provides funding for transportation and processing of MHSW. This funding is generated through stewards fees charged on sales of new MHSM. These financial incentives will be paid by Stewardship Ontario to any MHSW transporter who collects this waste from any generator, and takes them to a
