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All beverage containers
can be returned for a deposit refund. Refundable containers include soft drink cans, bottled water, beer & wine bottles, tetra-pak drink boxes, soy and juice cartons. Learn more >

When ready-to-drink beverages are purchased in Alberta, you pay a refundable deposit plus a Container Recycling Fee to cover recycling costs. To get your deposit back, simply return your containers to one of Alberta's 216 Bottle Depots. Learn more >

Recycling containers saves energy, reduces landfill use and helps combat global warming with the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Products made from recycled beverage containers include new containers, fleece clothing, napkins, road paint and fibreglass insulation. Learn more >


	ABOUT THE BCMB The Beverage Container Management Board (BCMB) was established as a non-profit management board under section 175(jj) of Alberta's Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. We are an industry led board that regulates the recycling system of beverage containers in Alberta. The Board oversees the activities of Alberta bottle depots, beverage manufacturers and the two collection system agents for beverage manufacturers, the Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation (ABCRC) and the Alberta Beer Container Corporation (ABCC).		RESPONSIBILITIES & STRUCTURE OF THE BCMB The BCMB is responsible for setting criteria for the beverage container management system in Alberta, conducting depot and retail inspections, registering new beverage containers, issuing oprating permits for container depots, approving collection system agents and maintaining a system of appeals. The governance structure of the BCMB consists of a 16 member Board of Directors composed of an equal number of members from beverage manufacturers, depot operators and the public. FLOWCHART OF BEVERAGE CONTAINER SYSTEM