This report by the Environmental Law Centre (Alberta) Society examines the extended producer responsibility (EPR) model as a waste management strategy. EPR shifts the responsibility for managing waste from municipalities to the producers of goods, incentivizing them to reduce waste and improve product design. The report explores the history, objectives, and mechanisms of EPR systems, including financial, physical, and informational responsibilities. It also discusses policy considerations like design for the environment, free-riders, competition, and harmonization, along with program design elements such as government involvement, producer and product definitions, and collection systems, and concludes with recommendations for Alberta's recycling programs.