Who is HPSA
Who is HPSA
The Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) operates free take back programs for the safe disposal of unwanted medications and used medical sharps in the provinces of Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick , Quebec and Prince Edward Island. In addition to helping producers fulfill their stewardship obligations, we help collection locations implement these programs and educate consumers on how to practice safe disposal to strengthen ties across communities and the industry.
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Our Mission, Vision and Values
Mission
HPSA is a bridge between health care and the environment by offering programs for the safe disposal and return of medications and medical sharps used in Canadian homes.
Vision
Building a healthier and safer environment together
Values
- Excellence
- Together we make a difference
- Stewardship
- Equity
Our Impact
Since its inception, HPSA’s initiatives have reduced the negative impact of unwanted medications and used
medical sharps on the environment and the communities.

5,572,073
kgs of medications collected since the inception

4,077,532
kgs of medical sharps collected since the inception

8,118
Participating collection locations

188
Members producers are now with us in this responsibility
*Dec 2024
HPSA History
- Post-Consumer Pharmaceutical Stewardship Association (PCPSA) is formed and federally registered
- BC ENVRx program is launched
British Columbia Medications Return Program (BCMRP) launch
Manitoba Medications Return Program (MMRP) launch
- Post-Consumer Pharmaceutical Stewardship Association (PCPSA) is formed and federally registered
- BC ENVRx program is launched
Prince Edward Island Medications Return Program (IMRP) and Prince Edward Islands Sharps Collection Program (ISCP) launch
Manitoba Sharps Collection Program (MSCP) launch
New Brunswick & Quebec’s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Sharps Collection Program launch