What's accepted:
Green Depot accept ready-to-serve beverage containers sold in this province on which a deposit was paid. That simple transaction adds up to big benefits for you, our communities and our environment.
(See Make it Count to learn more.)
The following containers can be returned to your Green Depot for a recycling refund:
Aluminum Cans
Other Metal Containers
Other Plastic Containers
Refund of 0.05 / can
Refund of 0.05 / container
Refund of 0.05 / container
0.10 / wine & Spirits
Clear Plastic Containers
Refund of 0.05 / container
0.10 / wine & Spirits
Refund of 0.05 / container
0.10 / wine & Spirits
Glass Containers
Tetra & Gable Containers
Refund of 0.05 / container
Other Containers
Refund of 0.05 / container
What is not accepted at Green Depot:
Milk, as defined under the Canadian Food and Drug Regulations, is deemed, is an essential nutritional product – no recycling deposit is charged. This includes flavored and goat’s milk as well. Beverages labeled as a milkshake or made with milk DO NOT fall into this category and are accepted by our program.
Plant-Based Milk alternatives, such as soy or cashew milk, that are a source of protein and labelled as ‘fortified’ are not accepted. TIP: If the container is labeled as ‘not a source of protein’ it is accepted.
Infant formula
Meal replacement beverages and formulated liquid diets
Concentrated beverages (those that must be mixed before drinking)
Distilled water containers
Containers greater than 5 liters
Beverage containers bought outside of our province
Refillable containers that are collected and reused through a local distributor program. These include glass beer bottles from local breweries.
Have a question regarding a specific type of material to recycle, contact us now
