The Government of Québec also adopted the Règlement sur les redevances favorisant le traitement et la valorisation des sols contaminés excavés (Regulation respecting charges to promote the treatment and reclamation of excavated contaminated soils) in August 2022.

In effect since January 1, 2024, this regulation introduces financial incentives aimed at encouraging owners of contaminated soils to adopt sustainable solutions for the rehabilitation of their sites and to reduce the amount of contaminated soil used for the periodic covering of waste at certain landfills. In general, royalties are collected directly from the owner of the contaminated soils, rather than from those responsible for the sites receiving the soils. The amounts collected are intended to support various financial assistance programs, including those promoting the development of green technologies, strengthening the contaminated soil treatment industry, and providing financial aid to landowners for whom the costs are a barrier to site rehabilitation.

The ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP) is responsible for regulatory enforcement. A dedicated page on royalties has been published on the MELCCFP website. his page includes various information, a fact sheet, and a table specifying the royalty amounts required depending on the management method. For any questions related to regulatory enforcement, please contact your regional MELCCFP regional office.