Types of Containers You Can Return For A Refund
All bottles returned need to have been purchased in Alberta and have the labels on.
Find out more about the types of containers we accept by visiting https://www.albertadepot.ca/container-types-refunds
Bottle Depot Services
Counter Service
Bottle Drives & Recycling trailers
Bring your beverage containers to either depot during business hours, have your containers sorted and counted on the spot, and walk out with your cash refund.
Bottle Drives & Recycling trailers
Bottle Drives & Recycling trailers
Schedule a date with the north depot, collect containers and drop them off at the appointed time. Containers are sorted and counted, and your refund is mailed or e-transferred to your organization monthly. Ability Bottle Depot South does not accept bottle drive drop-offs.
Consider renting our event trailer to make recycling convenient at your event as well!
Virtual Bottle Drives
A great way for your organization to earn revenue without visiting the depot! Set up an account at either Ability depot to allow your supporters to bring in containers at their convenience. Ask them to indicate that they are donating their refund to your organization. Your refund will be mailed or e-transferred to your organization monthly.
Commercial Pick-Up Service
Regularly scheduled pick-ups from your business make recycling convenient. Refunds are mailed or e-transferred directly to your business.
Residential Pick-Up Service
Residential Pick-Up Service
Save yourself a trip to the depot and let us pick up your bottles! Cheque refunds will be issued within 7 business days. E-transfer refunds will be issued within 2 business days.
Applaud A Depot
Residential Pick-Up Service
You can help us get recognized by submitting our name to the Applaud A Depot program presented through the Alberta Bottle Depot Association. You can find more information and a link for submission by clicking below.
