The BCMB is mandated to regulate and enhance a leading beverage container system that protects Alberta’s environment.
New Registration Portal Launching Oct. 2 for Non-Alcohol Manufacturers
The BCMB’s new Registration Portal, called the Stakeholder Information Management System (SIMS), will ‘go-live’ for non-alcohol manufacturers on Oct. 2nd at 08:00 MST. Click here for more information.
2022 BCMB Annual Report
2022 marked 25 years in operation for the BCMB and saw significant work done in our role as the regulator for Alberta’s beverage container recycling system.
Find out more in our 2022 Annual Report, now available here.
Manufacturers, Distributors and Retailers
All ready-to-serve beverage containers are required to be registered with the BCMB prior to selling and/or distributing in Alberta.
Click here to find out more.
To learn more about beverage container registration: Watch Video!
To learn more about deposit advertising requirements: Watch Video!
Find your nearest Depot
Where is your nearest depot? What beverage containers can be returned for a refund? What are the refund amounts? Click above for answers to these and other questions about recycling your beverage containers.
Quality Monitoring System
The BCMB QMS is where Depot Operators can submit ’tickets’ to industry partners as a way to address operational issues or concerns.
Depot Notices for Owners
View important Depot Notices released by the BCMB.
Did you know that Albertans returned more than 703 million plastic beverage containers for recycling in 2022? That’s a collection rate of 79.4%!
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