Encorp Atlantic sends periodic updates, notices and news to redemption centre operators via its seasonal newsletter – the RC Journal – as well as via targeted emails.
Such communications of interest to redemption centres are published on this page.
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Recent News & Updates (2023)
Hello redemption centre operators, We mentioned in July that Encorp would be arranging special pickups in the fall for...
Encorp’s new school recycling program, which launched this past September, has exceeded our expectations, marking an exceptional beginning. Within...
Encorp recently launched new customer education materials that all redemption centres (RCs) are receiving with this fall RC Journal....
Installations of Encorp’s EnSys-Connex point-of-sale (POS) system continue to roll out smoothly and efficiently across the province. We expect...
As you all know, the New Brunswick Beverage Containers Program (BCP) is undergoing program modernization and a significant structural...
To all redemption centre operators, There have been challenges in developing the accuracy trend reports. To ensure the reports...
To all redemption centre (RC) operators, There have been collection inquiries and concerns pertaining to either not receiving pickups...
Hello redemption centre operators, Encorp’s new school recycling program, Recycling Heroes in School, has officially launched! Information and an...
Hello redemption centre operators, Encorp is getting ready to order more bulk bags, and this provides us with an...
A reminder for redemption centres (RCs) to please be vigilant and ensure beverage containers are empty before putting them...
In June, Encorp sent a feedback survey to redemption centre (RC) operators to ask about non-acceptable and non-refundable items...
Encorp extends its gratitude to all redemption centre (RC) operators who participated in our Quality Control (QC) Webinar on...
Encorp is preparing to launch its new school recycling program this fall. Our Recycling Heroes in School program will...
This summer has been far from uneventful at Encorp! With the many changes on the horizon regarding the April...
Hello redemption centre operators, Encorp will be launching a new school recycling program in the fall that schools across...
Dear redemption centre operators, We have an update to share on the issue of ceramic alcohol beverage containers. Alcool...
To all redemption centre operators, Please take note of the following information. Reminder to Return Damaged Bulking Materials A...
Attention all RC operators, Encorp is currently working on new educational materials to better explain to the public the...
A recent question received from redemption centres (RCs) is what to do with alcohol beverage steel cans. The volume...
Attention all redemption centres, Our service provider for glass beverage container pickups – Rayan – will soon add a...
Encorp has been notified that drivers have been requesting redemption centres (RCs) to remove the lids/caps from plastic bottles....
To all redemption centre operators, We wish to express our gratitude for the interest and participation in our recent...
Installations of EnSys-Connex in redemption centres (RCs) are proceeding smoothly. We have now completed the installation in a total...
The launch of the new service provider agreement for collection did not go as smoothly as hoped. Hebert’s Recycling...
Times they are a-changing, said Bob Dylan, and this year will be a biggy! The changes in effect since...
Recent changes with Encorp means the team needs to grow, and we are happy to announce that Encorp already...
Encorp is currently developing a school recycling program that will be implemented and advertised in the fall. For this...
Redemption centres are invited to an important Encorp webinar on May 24, 2023. See details below. Please RSVP by...
Attention all Redemption Centres, We are preparing to re-supply redemption centres with shipping materials (yellow shipping tags, printer label...
Our Illustrated Guide: How to Properly Sort and Bulk Non-Glass Beverage Containers instructs redemption centres to keep alcohol pouches...
Get ready for a cleaner, greener New Brunswick, as applications for Encorp’s Community Cleanup Grants are officially open for...
MONCTON, NB – APRIL 20, 2023 – Encorp Atlantic is proud to celebrate Earth Day this week by launching...
We’ve been informed that some redemption centres have been putting two tags on bulk bags/tubs for sorts combined in...
MONCTON, NB – APRIL 11, 2023 – The Board of Directors for Encorp Atlantic / Atlantique is pleased to...
Attention all redemption centre operators. Please take note of the following reminder and clarifications regarding the changes coming at...
Attention all redemption centre operators, We wish to inform you that starting April 1, 2023, a new non-profit organization...
The Re-Centre research projects started in 2014 by Encorp Atlantic are now all completed. The information and data collected...
It’s no secret that the Beverage Containers Program (BCP) in New Brunswick is in need of changes. Recovery rates...
The results of the most recent request-for-proposal process (RFP) launched in May 2022 will bring changes in service provider...
A new not-for-profit company has been created in New Brunswick. On April 1, it will take over the responsibilities...
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We are working on the next version of quality control (QC) reporting. Over the course of the next few...
So far, we have completed the installation in 23 redemption centres (RCs) and have another 15 RCs confirmed. EnSys-Connex...
Research projects that will help in guiding the future of how we provide access and convenience to New Brunswick...
During the week of May 30th to June 3rd, Bathurst High School held its 2nd Annual Street-Cleaning Event. Classes...
The Hammond River Angling Association (HRAA) is a non-profit environmental organization, whose mandate is to protect and preserve the...
The draft regulatory framework published recently by the Department of Environment and Local Government (DELG) presents a rare opportunity...
After eight years (2014-2022) of field trials that provided valuable data, the Re-Centre pilot project will be shutting down...
To date, 16 redemption centres have had Encorp’s Ensys Connex Point-of-Sale (POS) system installed at their centre and the...
To learn – to serve – to advance. That is the motto of the Air Cadets of Canada. With...
We’re hitting the road in celebration of Encorp’s 30th anniversary and we’re inviting you to join us as we...
Many Redemption Centres (RC) have had Encorp’s EnSys Connex POS system installed and the benefits are already being felt....
It’s no secret that the Beverage Container Program (BCP) in New Brunswick is in serious need of modernization. The...
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the New Brunswick Beverage Containers Program, Encorp will be holding social events across...
We would like to remind all redemption centres to make sure your barcode – which identifies your centre’s BC...
The EnSys-Connex Point-of-Sale system (POS) is the foundation of Encorp Atlantic’s new payment system for redemption centres (RC). Essentially,...
The Belleisle Watershed Coalition (BWC) held its autumn clean up over two days this past November 10th and 11th,...
When you think of ninjas, typically you would imagine the ancient Japanese warriors. But students at Harcourt School in...
Environmentalism is the name of the game for the Petitcodiac Watershed Alliance (PWA). So, when they decided to organize...
The Encorp Recyling Hero Community Cleanup Grant provides schools and organizations the means to cleanup their neighbourhoods and communities....
The beach of Grande-Anse is a wonderful family and tourist destination for the village of Grande-Anse. However, litter has...
May you and your family stay healthy and safe, and may the new year bring you renewed energy, optimism,...
Happy Holidays! Encorp is happy to share this very first quiz for redemption centre staff. TAKE OUR QUIZ HERE:...
The latest dashboard for Encorp’s Re-Centre pilot project continues to show a strong preference for customer visits to our...
Attention all redemption centres, This is a reminder that Encorp Atlantic has simplified the sorting process. In January 2020, we...
Encorp has been working with stakeholders to lead the development of a set of minimum standards related to customer...
Best wishes this holiday season from Encorp Atlantic. Wishing you and your loved ones good health, happiness, and success in...
Recent results from Encorp Atlantic’s Re-Centre research pilot project continue to reveal interesting and changing consumer patterns. For instance,...
Redemption centres are paid a handling fee to accurately sort and count deposit-bearing beverage containers. Quality Control (QC) is...
Saturday, October 19, 2019, marks the first-ever Day of Change, a one-day fundraising event in support of the Canadian...
Encorp Atlantic is pleased to present its 2019 calendar. The calendar was designed and features photography from talented graphic...
Best wishes for a festive and safe holiday season from Encorp Atlantic. Please note that our office will be...
Pauline Nowlan, Encorp Atlantic’s Accounting Clerk, recently celebrated 25 years of devoted service. When Pauline is not busy at...
This fall, redemption centres (RCs) will be receiving new signage and consumer handout cards containing information on deposit-bearing containers...
Since last June, Re-Express and Re-Centre participants in the Moncton area can use a retail option called “Re-Station” located...
Encorp Atlantic represents more than 85 non-alcoholic beverage product distributors in New Brunswick and is responsible for processing and...
We are now embarking on phase 2 of the Re-Centre recycling research pilot project and currently seeking a retail...
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the New Brunswick Beverage Containers Program, Encorp Atlantic cordially invites all redemption centre...
We have now completed our assessment of storage capacity for all redemption centres in New Brunswick. The data collected...
Re-Centre Extension The Re-Centre automated bag-drop technology tested since 2014 will now move to a new phase. First, starting...
Late last fall, Encorp Atlantic and its new collection & transportation service provider, GM Rioux Transport, unveiled a new...
Operating a redemption centre (RC) in New Brunswick, especially a rural depot, is often a family affair. These businesses...
This year on Earth Day, Encorp celebrated with the launch of collection containers for e-waste and corrugated cardboard at...