Chipman depot
29 Industrial Park Rd.Chipman, NB E4A 2R4
Our main depot, at the Minlak Training Programs building. Light bulbs are accepted here only.
DirectionsFree recycling drop-off in Chipman and Minto
Bring your cardboard, paper, batteries, ink and old electronics. The Minlak team sorts every load, and for them it’s a paid job.
Try:
Check an item before you load the car.
Keep
it dry
it dry
Flatten
boxes
boxes
No
pickups
pickups
No refunds
on returns
on returns
What we take
AcceptedFree to drop off. A little sorting at home makes the work easier for the team.
Cardboard
Flatten the boxes and keep them dry. Wet or food-stained cardboard is unpleasant and unsafe for the team to handle.
Paper
Newspapers, flyers, office paper, magazines, catalogues, phone books and shredded paper. Bag shredded paper so it stays together.
Batteries
Household batteries. Keep them out of the garbage and bring them to us.
Ink and toner cartridges
Put empty cartridges in a sturdy bag or box. No loose toner or leaks, please.
Light bulbsChipman only
Bring them in their original package or a sturdy container so they don’t break.
Returnables
All beverage containers except milk products, as a donation to the program. We don’t pay refunds for them.
Electronics
Computers, TVs, phones, printers, stereos and more. See the full list below. Full electronics list
Small appliances
Toasters, air fryers, kettles, vacuums and the like. Take off cords or loose parts if it’s safe to do so.
What we can’t take
Refused
Please don’t leave these at the depot or the shed.
Paint
Paint and paint cans.
We can’t accept paint at the depot or the shed.
Anything with Freon or coolant
Air conditioners, dehumidifiers, bar fridges, water coolers.
Coolant isn’t safe for our team to handle. Please check every appliance before you bring it.
Milk containers
Milk jugs and cartons, including cream and chocolate milk.
We take every other kind of beverage container, but not milk products.
Large appliances
Fridges, freezers, stoves, washers, dryers and dishwashers.
We can’t take large appliances, and we don’t do pickups.
Not sure if something has coolant in it? Call before you come: 506-339-8803
Returnables are a donation. We don’t pay refunds.
Bottles and cans are welcome as a gift to the program (any beverage container except milk). If you’d like your deposit back, take them to a redemption centre instead.
Electronics we accept
We collect electronics for Recycle My Electronics, New Brunswick’s electronics recycling program. These 150 kinds of items are on their list as of January 1, 2026.
Anything with Freon or coolant is still a no, even if it plugs in.
Computers and laptops10
- Desktop computers
- Computer terminals
- Desktop and tower servers
- Small office servers
- Thin clients
- Mini computers
- Laptops
- Notebook and netbook computers
- Tablets
- Lap docks
TVs and monitors9
- Televisions
- Computer monitors
- Professional display monitors
- Security camera monitors
- All-in-one computers
- TV with DVD or VHS player
- Touchscreen monitors
- Graphics tablets with a screen over 10"
- Electronic whiteboards with a display
Printers, scanners and fax machines9
- Desktop printers
- Desktop scanners
- Label, barcode and card printers
- All-in-one printers
- Fax machines and photocopiers
- Photo negative scanners
- Thermal printers
- Floor-standing printers and copiers
- Commercial plotters
Keyboards, mice and accessories12
- Computer mice and trackballs
- Keyboards and keypads
- Earbuds and mini earphones
- External hard drives
- External DVD and Blu-ray drives
- Network storage drives (NAS)
- Card readers
- Game controllers and joysticks
- Graphics tablets without a screen
- HDMI switches
- Modems
- Laptop docking stations
Phones6
- Cell phones and smartphones
- Pagers
- Home phones, corded and cordless
- Answering machines
- VoIP and satellite phones
- Conference speakerphones
Portable audio, video and cameras19
- Portable and clock radios
- Portable stereos
- Bluetooth and portable speakers
- Headphones and headsets
- MP3 players
- Voice recorders
- Digital and film cameras
- Camcorders
- Webcams
- Digital photo frames
- Baby monitors
- E-book readers
- Handheld game systems
- Walkie-talkies and CB radios
- Handheld GPS units
- Smart watches
- Portable projectors
- Intercoms
- White noise machines
Home audio and video15
- VCRs and DVD players
- Blu-ray players
- Projectors
- PVRs and DVRs
- Cable and satellite boxes
- Streaming devices
- Stereo receivers and amplifiers
- CD and tape decks
- Turntables and record players
- Home speakers and sound bars
- Subwoofers
- Home theatre systems
- Security cameras
- Video game consoles
- Karaoke machines
Car audio and video6
- Car stereos and dash radios
- Car amplifiers and speakers
- Dash cameras
- Backup cameras
- Car GPS units
- Satellite radio receivers
Vacuums and floor cleaners10
- Upright and canister vacuums
- Stick and handheld vacuums
- Robot vacuums
- Car vacuums
- Wet-dry shop vacuums
- Carpet cleaners
- Steam mops
- Floor scrubbers and polishers
- Robotic pool cleaners
- Electric dustpans
Kitchen appliances27
- Microwaves (countertop)
- Toasters and toaster ovens
- Air fryers and deep fryers
- Kettles
- Coffee makers and espresso machines
- Pod coffee makers
- Slow cookers and pressure cookers
- Rice cookers
- Bread makers
- Waffle irons and sandwich makers
- Electric griddles and fry pans
- Indoor and electric grills
- Hot plates
- Blenders and food processors
- Hand and stand mixers
- Juicers
- Coffee and spice grinders
- Can openers
- Electric knives
- Popcorn makers
- Food dehydrators
- Vacuum sealers
- Milk frothers
- Ice cream makers
- Bottle warmers
- Yogurt makers
- Sous vide cookers
Fans and heaters8
- Desk, tower and window fans
- Portable heaters
- Oil-filled heaters
- Electric fireplaces (plug-in)
- Air purifiers
- Humidifiers
- Aromatherapy diffusers
- Portable patio heaters
Personal care9
- Hair dryers
- Curling irons and straighteners
- Hair clippers and trimmers
- Electric shavers
- Electric toothbrushes
- Water flossers
- Massagers
- Foot baths
- Lighted vanity mirrors
Irons and garment care5
- Irons
- Garment steamers
- Boot and glove dryers
- Heated towel racks
- Fabric shavers
Clocks and scales5
- Alarm clocks and wall clocks
- Timers
- Bathroom scales
- Kitchen scales
- Luggage scales
The people who sort it
Minlak Training Programs works with adults with disabilities in Minto and Chipman. Some participants have jobs in the community. Others work in Minlak’s own businesses: a bake shop, handmade cards, a copy and print shop, and this recycling depot.
At the depot, participants are paid for their time. They break down boxes and sort paper, batteries and electronics. The depot is funded through New Brunswick’s Environmental Trust Fund, and the sorted material goes on to the Capital Region Service Commission.
“Recycling work helps develop routines, independence, cooperation and pride.”
Weigh ticketOctober 2026
Kept out of the landfill
- Paper and cardboard
- 8,240kg
- Batteries
- 91.26kg
Where to bring it
Please call ahead for hours: 506-339-8803
Chipman, NB E4A 2R4
Minto drop-off shed
Behind Minto Elementary Middle School, 42 Cedar St.Minto, NB E4B 3Y7
If the shed is full, please hold on to your items and come back another day.
DirectionsBefore you come
- Flatten boxes and keep them dry.
- Bag shredded paper so it stays together.
- Put ink and toner cartridges in a bag or box.
- Bring light bulbs to Chipman, in their package.
- Check appliances for Freon or coolant.
- Take off cords and loose parts if it’s safe.
If the shed or the bins are full, please hold on to your items and come back another day. We don’t pick up, and we can’t pay for anything you bring.