Paint Program

OVERVIEW | REGISTRATION | PRODUCTS | PLAN

Paint Recycling Program Overview

The Government of New Brunswick established an Extended Producer Responsibility program for paint in 2008. 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 paint program.

As per the Regulation, producers may designate a Producer Responsibility Organization to operate the program on their behalf. Producers chose Product Care Association of Canada to operate the paint 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

According to Designated Materials Regulation 2024-37 of the Clean Environment Act, obligated paint products are defined as follows:

A tinted or untinted latex, oil or solvent-based architectural coating used for commercial or household purposes, including stain, and includes the coating’s container, or a coloured or clear paint or stain sold in an aerosol container and includes the paint’s or stain’s container, but does not include coatings intended for marine antifouling, industrial or automotive applications.

For more information or a complete list of accepted products, please contact Product Care Association of Canada.

Stewardship Plan

A stewardship plan shall apply to the manufacture, storage, collection, transportation, processing, disposal or other handling of paint products 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.