Stewardship Ontario Reserve Funds Redistribution Form

Stewardship Ontario General Reserve Refund Form

As required by the approved Blue Box Transition Plan and subsequent amendments (the “Transition Plan”), funds remaining in Stewardship Ontario’s General Reserve, apart from an amount required to complete the organizational wind up, will be disbursed to stewards by the end of 2025. By completing this form, each Steward will have the opportunity to advise Stewardship Ontario how they would like to receive their portion of the reserve fund refund.

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Please Read the Instructions Below

1. Please complete the Company or Organization Information Section

Ensure you have the following information available:
- Steward Number (available on your Stewardship Ontario invoice on the WeRecycle Portal)
- Steward Name
- Mailing Address
- Phone Number
2. Select the Preferred Method of Reserve Fund Refund

If Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) / Direct Deposit is Selected:
- Complete all supplemental information needed to issue the refund directly to your account, including bank account information and signing authority.
- Upload supporting documentation, either a void cheque OR an account confirmation letter from your financial institution.
If Interac e-Transfer is Selected:
- Complete all supplemental information needed to issue the refund via e-Transfer, including account name and designated, secure email address.
- The email address provided must be registered for auto-deposit.
- e-Transfers will only be issued for refunds under $25,000 CAD
If Cheque is Selected:
- No additional information is required. The refund cheque will be issued to the address on file for your steward account.
- Stewardship Ontario will not will not be held responsible for cheques lost in-transit or for postal delays.
3. Click Submit:
- You will receive a confirmation email once your information is successfully submitted.
- You will be contacted by a representative to verify the banking or e-Transfer information you provided before issuing your refund.
Need Assistance?

If you have any questions about the Stewardship Ontario General Reserve Refund Form, please contact accountspayable@stewardshipontario.ca.

For general inquiries, please contact info@stewardshipontario.ca.

Company or Organization Information
Steward Number*
Company or Organization Name*
Address*

Street Number

Street Name

City or TownProvince

Postal CodeCountry
Phone Number*
Format: 9999999999
Re-enter Phone Number*
Field Must Match

Please Indicate Your Preferred Method of Reserve Fund Refund*

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) / Direct DepositInterac e-TransferCheque

PLEASE READ AND AGREE

Authorization for Direct Deposit(s)/Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

I authorize Stewardship Ontario to initiate or modify direct deposit payments, via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), for amounts owed to me. Stewardship Ontario will deposit these payments into the banking account designated below. This authorization strictly applies to deposits only and does not permit or authorize any debit transactions or withdrawals from my account. If I provide my email address to receive Direct Deposit / EFT payment notifications, I acknowledge that I will receive payment details electronically for all applicable payments from Stewardship Ontario.
Confirm Direct Deposit Authorization

I agree to receive payments from Stewardship Ontario by direct deposit.
Electronic Funds Transfer / Direct Deposit Selected:

Please Enter All EFT/Direct Deposit Information & Supporting Documentation
Financial Institution Number
Financial Institution Transit Number
Financial Institution Account Number
Financial Institution Name
Financial Institution Branch Address

Street Number

Street Name

City or TownProvince

Postal CodeCountry
Email Address for Payment Notification (must match)

Confirmation EmailRe-enter email address
Signing Authority
Contact Information

First and Last NamePosition at Company
Signing Authority Email Address
example@example.com
Supporting Documentation
Please upload one valid supporting document: void cheque or account confirmation letter from your financial institution

File Types Accepted: PDF, JPEG, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, CSV, TXT, RTF, HTML, PNG (only 1 file uploads allowed, max 1GB)
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DISCLAIMER

You must notify Stewardship Ontario in writing immediately if your bank account details change after your submission, to ensure proper deposit processing. You are responsible for providing accurate bank account information, including transit number and account number. Any errors may result in delayed or incorrect deposits, and you may need to contact your bank to resolve issues. While we take measures to protect your information, you acknowledge that no system is completely secure, and you are responsible for any unauthorized access to your account due to negligence on your part.
PLEASE READ AND AGREE

Authorization for Interac e-Transfer

I authorize Stewardship Ontario to use the Interac e-Transfer service ("Interac") to pay amounts owed to me up to $25,000 CAD. I acknowledge that payment(s) will be auto-deposited to the bank account associated with the email address provided in acordance with Interac e-Transfer Terms of Use.
Confirm Interac Authorization

I agree to receive payments from Stewardship Ontario by Interac.
Interac e-Transfer Selected

Please enter the email address for payment receipt for refunds under $25,000. Note, this email must be registered for auto-deposit.
Auto-Deposit Email Address for Payment Receipt (must match)

Confirmation EmailRe-enter email address
Name on Bank Account*
Provide the bank account name registered for auto-deposit.
Signing Authority
Contact Information

First and Last NamePosition at Company
PLEASE READ AND AGREE

Authorization for Payment by Cheque

I authorize Stewardship Ontario to use the primary address on file in the WeRecycle Portal to issue payments by cheque for amounts owed to me. I acknowledge that Stewardship Ontario will not be responsible for payment delays due to cheques lost in transit or due to postal service disruption.
Confirm Cheque Authorization

I agree to receive payments from Stewardship Ontario by cheque.
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Company or Organization Information

Electronic Funds Transfer / Direct Deposit Selected:

Signing Authority

Supporting Documentation

Interac e-Transfer Selected

Signing Authority