What we collect
We accept and refund all Alberta-eligible beverage containers, including:
Aluminum Cans
Lightweight beverage cans like soda
and energy drinks – fully recyclable and
refundable.
Glass Bottles
Wine, spirits, and juice bottles-all sizes
accepted, as long as they’re drink-related.
PET & HDPE Plastics
Includes water bottles, iced tea, and sports
drinks made from common recyclable plastics.
Juice Boxes (Tetra Pak & Gable Top)
Recyclable cartons used for juice, milk, and kid’s beverages.
Bi-metal Containers
Metal drink cans like tomato juice and
nutritional shakes.
Bag-in-Box (e.g., Boxed Wine)
Beverage containers with an inner pouch
inside a box- like boxed wine or drink concentrates.
Refundable Beverage Containers:
All Alberta-regulated, refundable containers are accepted. Check Alberta Bottle
Depot Refund Guide.
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