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New Brunswick School Registry for Recycling Collection
Expanded recycling services for schools
Circular Materials is continuing to expand New Brunswick’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) recycling program for packaging and paper products to schools, making recycling even more accessible across the province.
For the latest updates, refer to our FAQ section below, which will be regularly updated with common questions and program details.
How the program works
Schools who are interested in recycling services can register via our online registry.
Once registered, your school information will be shared with Circular Materials’ recycling collector for the respective region or sector.
The recycling collector will then contact the point of contact identified through the registration process to discuss the next steps and may arrange a site visit.
Key dates
If you have registered with Circular Materials by October 31, 2026, Circular Materials’ service providers will be contacting the registrants to discuss next steps.
If you have already registered with Circular Materials, no further action is required.
The current cadence is as follows:
- May 31, 2027: Deadline to register for recycling services to begin on November 1, 2027. School administrators can register using the form below.
- November 1, 2027: Recycling service begins.
The registry will remain open and future service cadences will be announced.
Information sessions
Please review the following information sessions’ resource:
Registry Communications Toolkit
A communications toolkit with materials and resources to promote the registry is available for download. It contains a one-page overview about the registry, social media visuals, and digital posters.
We encourage you to share elements of the toolkit with your network and in your community. We are open to collaborating on joint communications. Please contact us at communications@circularmaterials.ca.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Schools in New Brunswick that wish to receive curbside recycling services should register. If your school is already receiving recycling collection service through the residential program, you do not need to register.
Public, private, band-operated schools, and alternative learning centres are all eligible to participate in the program.
You will need to provide school contact details to ensure the smooth setup of recycling services. If you are representing a school district and handling registration for all your schools, you will need to provide the school names and addresses.
The registration deadline is May 31, 2027, for service delivery start date November 1, 2027. The assigned recycling collector will begin contacting property owners or managers in the months following May 31 to discuss the next steps and may arrange a site visit.
If you have already registered with Circular Materials, no further action is required.
Schools can register for recycling services past these deadlines. The deadlines are shown under the Key Dates section. If you have further questions about the timelines, please contact NBOperations@circularmaterials.ca.
If you choose not to provide consent for the collection and use of your personal information, we will not be able to process your registration for recycling services under the EPR program. The information collected is essential for managing service delivery and fulfilling regulatory obligations. If you have any concerns or would like more information about how your data will be used, please contact us at privacy@circularmaterials.ca.
This webpage will serve as the central hub for all information related to the New Brunswick school recycling program. It will be regularly updated with the latest details, deadlines, and guidance.
Joining the EPR program allow schools to play a key role in improving recycling outcomes across New Brunswick. By participating, you will:
– Increase recycling participation within your property, making it easier for everyone to recycle.
– Reduce contamination in recycling streams, ensuring more materials are properly processed and recycled.
– Contribute to sustainability by creating a cleaner, more efficient recycling system that benefits both the environment and the community.
This program helps make recycling easier and more effective for everyone.