Compliance Scheme Fees
Service charges paid by producers to their compliance scheme for managing EPR obligations on their behalf. Fees typically cover registration, data handling, PRN procurement, and advisory services.
Compliance scheme fees are the service charges that compliance schemes charge their member producers for managing pEPR obligations on their behalf.
Compliance scheme fees typically cover:
- Registration with the environmental regulator
- Data management and submission via RPD
- Procurement of PRNs and PERNs
- Regulatory liaison and compliance advice
- Audit support and record-keeping
Fees vary significantly between schemes based on service level, producer size, and complexity. They are separate from (and in addition to) the waste management fees and PRN costs that compliance schemes pass through to members. When comparing schemes, producers should consider total cost (scheme fees + PRN costs + waste management fees) rather than just the headline service charge. Some schemes offer fixed-price packages while others charge per-tonne. See our compliance scheme comparison guide.
Related Terms
Compliance Scheme
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Report Packaging Data (RPD)
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Waste Management Fees
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Packaging Recovery Note
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Registration
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