Quick and Easy Bottle Deposits in Calgary
Don’t throw away your recyclable containers! Bring them to Uptown Bottle Depot and get cash back through our bottle deposits program. Our team serves Central Calgary and is in the heart of the downtown area, extending bottle deposit solutions for the Nalta, Mount Royal, Beltline, Victoria Park, Bridgelands, and East Village communities. If you’re in the area, don’t let your refundable containers go to waste! Visit Uptown Bottle Depot today to get your cash refunds while contributing to a cleaner, greener environment.
What Is a Bottle Deposit?
A bottle deposit is a small fee added to the price of recyclable beverage containers at the time of purchase. This deposit is fully refundable when you return the empty container to a bottle depot. The government determines deposit rates through periodic legislation to encourage recycling and environmental sustainability.
Bottle Deposit Rates at Uptown Bottle Depot
1 Litre and less: 10 Cents (Dime)
Over 1 Litre: 25 Cents (Quarter)
How Can a Bottle Deposit Benefit You?
Do you want to get your money back from recyclable containers? The easiest way to earn extra cash is to return your bottles to Uptown Bottle Depot. Our efficient return process ensures instant cashback with no additional fees.
Use our express line to save time and enjoy a fast and simplified experience.
Eligible Containers for Bottle Deposit
You can return the following recyclable containers at Uptown Bottle Depot:
Glass beer, wine, and soft drink bottles
Tetra Brik cartons
Aluminum cans
Gable top cartons
Plastic beverage containers and milk jugs
Bi-metal cans
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) clear plastic containers
Pouches
Tips for a Smooth Bottle Deposit Experience
Follow these simple steps for a quick and efficient bottle return process:
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Rinse thoroughly: To maintain hygiene and reduce odours, rinse your recyclable containers before returning them. Labels and tabs can remain on, and there's no need to crush cans, as this can make the recycling process more difficult.
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Keep it tidy: Avoid mixing your returnable containers with other waste. Garbage bags, carton boxes, and additional packaging will not be refunded, so keep your recyclables separate.
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Pre-sorting can save you time: Pre-sorting your containers is not required, but it can help speed up the process. For an even faster refund, use our express line for a seamless experience.
