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New Brunswick Multi-Family Dwelling Recycling
Expanded recycling services for multi-family dwellings coming in 2025
Circular Materials is excited to expand New Brunswick’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) recycling program for packaging and paper products to multi-family dwellings (MFDs) starting May 1, 2025, making recycling more accessible for residents.
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
MFD property owners and managers who are interested in recycling services can register via our online registry.
Once registered, your MFD information will be shared with Circular Materials’ recycling collector for the respective region or sector.
The recycling collector will then contact the property owner or manager to discuss next steps and may arrange a site visit.
Key dates
The roll-out will occur in two phases:
Phase 1 regions:
Northwest, Restigouche, Fundy, Southwest, Capital, and Western Valley
- January 31, 2025: Registration deadline.
- May 1, 2025: Recycling service begins.
Phase 2 regions:
Chaleur, Acadian Peninsula, Miramichi, Kent, Southeast, and Kings and Phase 1 regions who missed the January 31 deadline:
- Registration deadline: May 31, 2025.
- November 1, 2025: Recycling service begins.
Information sessions
Please take note of the upcoming information sessions:
- March 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., AT. Translation service will be offered. Register here.
- April 30, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., AT. Translation service will be offered. Register here.
- May 23, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., AT. Translation service will be offered. Register here.
Registry Communications Toolkit
A communications toolkit with materials and resources to promote the registry is available for download. It contains a one-pager overview about timeline and the registry, pre-written social media post with corresponding visuals and hashtags, 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
Download the communications toolkit
Registry Form
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Property owners or managers of MFDs in New Brunswick who wish to receive curbside recycling services should register. If your building is already receiving recycling collection service through the residential program, you do not need to register.
A “facility” (Multi-family) is a building or part of a building with multiple separate residential units, like an apartment building or a condo. It does not include places meant for visitors, such as hotels.
If you own or manage multiple properties, please complete the registration form by entering the addresses for each building. The form allows up to 25 entries per submission. If you own more than 25 properties, you will need to submit an additional form.
Once submitted, our team will review your information and follow up if additional details are required. For any questions, please contact NBoperations@circularmaterials.ca
You will need to provide property owner contact details, registered business number and building information to ensure the smooth setup of recycling services.
After registering, the recycling collector assigned to your region will contact you to discuss the next steps and may arrange a site visit. It is anticipated that recycling collectors will be making contact starting in March 2025 for those who registered by January 31, 2025 and in July 2025 for those who registered by May 31, 2025.
MFDs can register for recycling services past these deadlines. The deadlines are shown under the Key Dates section. If you have further questions about deadlines, 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 MFDs recycling program. It will be regularly updated with the latest details, deadlines, and guidance.
Joining the EPR program allows property owners, managers, and residents in MFDs (MFDs) 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.