Overview

Overview

What is eSRP?

Extended Producer Responsibility is an environmental policy approach that obligates producers, or brand owners, to be responsible for managing their products from manufacturing through to end-of-use.

Under an EPR program, brand owners are responsible for paying for the cost of collecting, transporting and recycling these products. Whether it’s a can of paint, a television or a cereal box, the recycling costs are already included in the price of the product when you buy it. Why doesn’t this increase the price of products? Manufacturers compete nationally on pricing, ensuring consumers receive the most efficient recycling programs possible.

Why do we benefit from EPR programs?

  • Cost Savings: Reduces waste management costs to municipalities/taxpayers.
  • Promotes Circular Economy: Supports innovation, supply chain synergies.
  • Job Creation: Jobs created in relation to collection, sorting, and processing of recyclable materials.
  • Awareness and Accessibility: Easier to use programs and make product decisions.
  • Product Design: Product/Packaging designs are more durable, repairable and recyclable.
  • Resource Conservation: Strengthens waste reduction, reuse and recycling efforts.
  • Pollution Reduction: Extends landfills and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

For more information, please contact us at:
Email: info@recyclenb.com
Telephone: 506-454-8473
Toll Free: 1-888-322-8473
Fax: 506-454-8471

Recycling Programs in NB

All waste materials in New Brunswick are managed in a sustainable and environmentally responsible way.

Paint

Recycle NB ensures that 70% of all paint collected is turned into new recycled paint products. It has a network of over 60 recycling locations in the province where you can take your old paint.

Tires

New Brunswick’s tire stewardship program diverts the equivalent of a million tires per year from our landfills.

Oil & Glycol

It is easy for you to recycle used oil, oil filters, oil containers, glycol and glycol containers in New Brunswick. Recycle NB oversees and industry-led and financed oil and glycol management plan.

Beverage Containers

The Recycle NB Board of Directors has approved a stewardship plan for beverage containers in New Brunswick.

Packaging & Paper

The Recycle NB Board of Directors has approved a stewardship plan for packaging and paper products in New Brunswick.

Pharma & Sharps

The Recycle NB Board of Directors has approved a stewardship plan for pharmaceutical products and medical sharps in New Brunswick.

Electronics

The electronics recycling program diverts thousands of tonnes of electronic devices and equipment from the province’s landfills.

Batteries

A provincial program for recycling your batteries is coming soon.

Lightbulbs

A provincial program for recycling your lightbulbs is coming soon.