New Brunswick School Registry for Recycling Collection

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Expanded recycling services for schools coming in 2025

Circular Materials is excited to expand New Brunswick’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) recycling program for packaging and paper products to schools starting May 1, 2025, making recycling even more accessible across the province.

For the latest updates, refer to our FAQ section below, which will be regularly updated with common questions and program details. 

How the program works

Schools who are interested in recycling services can register via our online registry.  
 
Once registered, your school information will be shared with Circular Materials’ recycling collector for the respective region or sector.  

The recycling collector will then contact the point of contact identified through the registration process to discuss the next steps and may arrange a site visit.  

Key dates

The roll-out will occur in two phases:

    Phase 1 regions

    Northwest, Restigouche, Fundy, Southwest, Capital, and Western Valley

    • January 17, 2025: Registration deadline.
    • May 1, 2025: Recycling service begins. 

    Phase 2 regions

    Chaleur, Acadian Peninsula, Miramichi, Kent, Southeast, and Kings

    • Registration deadline: May 30, 2025.
    • November 1, 2025: Recycling service begins.
       

    Next steps:
    Complete all sections of the form as accurately as possible to ensure a smooth registration process. Upon submission, you will receive a confirmation email, which we recommend keeping for your records.

    Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

    Schools in New Brunswick that wish to receive curbside recycling services should register. If your school is already receiving recycling collection service through the residential program, you do not need to register. If your school is part of a school district, the district will handle the registration process on your behalf.

    Public, private, band-operated schools, and alternative learning centers are all eligible to participate in the program. School districts will handle the registration process for their schools through the online portal.

    You will need to provide school contact details and waste management service details to ensure the smooth setup of recycling services. 

    After registering, the recycling collector assigned to your region will contact you to discuss the next steps and may arrange a site visit. It is anticipated that recycling collectors will be making contact starting in March 2025.

    Schools can register for recycling services past these deadlines. The deadlines are shown under the Key Dates section. If you have further questions about the timelines, please contact NBOperations@circularmaterials.ca.

    If you choose not to provide consent for the collection and use of your personal information, we will not be able to process your registration for recycling services under the EPR program. The information collected is essential for managing service delivery and fulfilling regulatory obligations. If you have any concerns or would like more information about how your data will be used, please contact us at privacy@circularmaterials.ca.

    This webpage will serve as the central hub for all information related to the New Brunswick school recycling program. It will be regularly updated with the latest details, deadlines, and guidance.  

    Joining the EPR program allow schools to play a key role in improving recycling outcomes across New Brunswick. By participating, you will: 

    – Increase recycling participation within your property, making it easier for everyone to recycle. 
    – Reduce contamination in recycling streams, ensuring more materials are properly processed and recycled. 
    – Contribute to sustainability by creating a cleaner, more efficient recycling system that benefits both the environment and the community. 

    This program helps make recycling easier and more effective for everyone.