Under Designated Materials Regulation 2008-54 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 other wireless communication devices,
(ix) a fax machine,
(x) a personal digital assistant and other similar handheld devices not capable of connecting to the Internet,
(xi) a digital camera, and
(xii) an analog or digital video camera, and
(b) does not include factory-installed audio, video or communication devices developed for embedded use in motor vehicles.
On July 14, 2024, the Government of New Brunswick introduced Designated Materials Regulation 2024-37 under the Clean Environment Act, repealing the previous Regulation. Brand owners shall remain bound by Regulation 2008-54 until December 31, 2025, as though that Regulation had not been repealed. Please note that 14 additional product categories are included in the list of designated electronic products in Designated Materials Regulation 2024-37. For more information, please contact Recycle NB at info@recyclenb.com or 1-506-454-8473.