Contaminants, pesticides and waste management

Find resources and information on waste and recycling, organic materials, contaminated sites, pesticide management and licensing, environmental best practices, and more.

Contaminants

Pesticide management

  • Pesticide applicator certificate

    This certificate is proof that the individual has received the necessary education and training to carry out pesticide applications in a safe and responsible manner.

  • Pesticide information for businesses

    Learn about pesticide information related to lawn care companies, retailers and golf courses.

  • Pesticide information for the public

    Learn about provincial and federal pesticide legislation and consumer safety.

  • Pesticide operator licence

    Learn about the licensing requirements, fees, and application process for offering pesticide application services in New Brunswick.

  • Pesticide use permit

    Learn about the permit requirements, conditions, and fees for applying pesticides by ground, air, water, or for research purposes in New Brunswick.

  • Pesticide vendor licence

    Learn about the requirements, fees, and application process for obtaining a pesticide vendor licence in New Brunswick.

Recycling and waste management

  • Clean fill guidelines

    Information about clean fill construction materials that are free from contaminants and can be reused or recycled in other projects.

  • Organic waste

    Learn about sources of organic waste, their impacts and how to reduce.

  • Recycling

    Learn about recycling programs led by the provincial government, regional service commissions and industry.

  • Solid waste management

    Learn about the composition of solid waste, how construction waste is handled, clean fill guidelines, organic wastes and more.

Land acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge that New Brunswick is situated on the unceded and unsurrendered territories of the Wolastoqey, Mi'gmaw, and Peskotomuhkati peoples. We seek to repair and rebuild meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples and honour these lands which hold the hopes of future generations.