Electronics Program

OVERVIEW | REGISTRATION | PRODUCTS | PLAN

Electronics Program Overview

The Government of New Brunswick established an Extended Producer Responsibility program for electronic products in 2017. Designated Materials Regulation 2024-37 under the Clean Environment Act sets out the requirements for the program.

As the agency responsible for designated materials in New Brunswick, Recycle NB oversees the electronics program.

As per the Regulation, producers may designate a Producer Responsibility Organization to operate the program on their behalf. Producers chose Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) to operate the electronics program in New Brunswick.

Registration

According to Designated Materials Regulation 2024-37 under the Clean Environment Act, obligated producers are required to register with Recycle NB.

To register, please click here.

Register

Products

Under Designated Materials Regulation 2024-37 of the Clean Environment Act, “electronic product” means a product intended for consumer, industrial or commercial use and

(a) includes

(i) a television,

(ii) a desktop, laptop and notebook computer and the computer’s central processing unit, keyboard, mouse and cable,

(iii) a computer monitor,

(iv) a computer desktop printer and a desktop printer with scanning or fax capabilities,

(v) a desktop scanner,

(vi) an audio and video playback and recording system,

(vii) a telephone,

(viii) a cellular phone and any other wireless communication devices,

(ix) a fax machine,

(x) a personal digital assistant and any other similar handheld devices not capable of connecting to the Internet,

(xi) a digital camera,

(xii) an analog or digital video camera,

(xiii) an external storage drive and modem,

(xiv) an electronic reader,

(xv) a video game device or peripheral,

(xvi) a global positioning and navigation system,

(xvii) a counter top microwave oven,

(xviii) a floor-standing printer, copier or any floor-standing unit that combines printing, copying, scanning and other functions,

(xix) a floor and carpet care appliance,

(xx) a garment care appliance,

(xxi) a counter top cooking appliance,

(xxii) a device used for cutting food and opening or sealing containers or packages,

(xxiii) a device used for time measurement,

(xxiv) a personal care appliance,

(xxv) a kitchen scale or bathroom scale, and

(xxvi) a portable air treatment unit, excluding air conditioners, and

(b) does not include factory-installed audio, video or communication devices developed for embedded use in motor vehicles.

For more information or a complete list of accepted products, please contact EPRA.

Stewardship Plan

A stewardship plan shall apply to the manufacture, storage, collection, transportation, processing, disposal or other handling of electronics that are sold, offered for sale or distributed within the Province. For more details, please see the approved stewardship plan, which expires on December 31, 2027.