Recycle NB is a not-for profit agency established by the Government of New Brunswick under the Clean Environment Act. Its vision is to MOVE BEYOND WASTE to protect New Brunswick’s environment.
Recycle NB oversees product Stewardship plans for designated materials in New Brunswick. To date it oversees plans for electronics, paint, tires, oil and glycol. The Recycle NB Board approves and monitors all stewardship plans.
On October 24, 2012, the government of New Brunswick approved REGULATION 2012-92 under the Clean Environment Act. This regulation amends the Designated Materials Regulation 2008-54. Under the Regulation oil, oil filters, oil containers, glycol and glycol containers are designated materials and require a stewardship plan.
A brand owner must hold a valid registration to sell, offer for sale or distribute oil, oil filters or glycol in New Brunswick. All brand owners must register with Recycle NB.