Learn About The Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Industry
In 2016, Albertans returned a total of 2,357,574,769 beverage containers. That means that 86.2% of all beverage containers sold in the province were returned to an Alberta Depot and recycled.
Return featured at Eastlink Centre in Grande Prairie
Alberta Depot has partnered with Eastlink Centre for the month of March to display our sculpture, Return.
A Community Champion - Bottles 4 Diabetes
Bottles 4 Diabetes started small. Soon after a young boy was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, his family took on the challenge to help eradicate the disease.
School Program bins are making their way to Alberta schools
A fresh set of beverage container recycling bins have started making their way out to schools in Alberta. Ecole Sainte-Catherine is one of 70 schools registered in our School Recycling Program...
0 – 1 litre plastic beverage containers can be returned to a Depot
Most Albertans know that 0 – 1 litre plastic water bottles can be returned to a Depot for a refund of 10 cents.
Gable top containers can be returned to a Depot
Gable top containers are named for the fold at the top of the container that resembles the gable roof of a house.
Alberta Depot remains an industry leader
It’s confirmed! Alberta Depot remains a leader in the Canadian beverage container recycling industry. Industry analyst, CM Consulting recently released their 2016 Who Pays What report.
A Christmas surprise for three Depots and their customers!
Christmas came a little early this year for some Depots and their customers!
Community Champions Program to go live January 1, 2017
Did you know that your organization could be eligible for $20,000 in funding to purchase beverage container recycling bins?