The BCMB is committed to the reduction of plastic products in the environment.

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Make sure you’re up to date.

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Handling Commissions are increasing as of October 1, 2018.

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Environment Week!

Environment Week 2018 Is Here!

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New Web Site for BCMB

A new look and simple access to even more information for depots and beverage manufacturers are the focus of the Beverage Container Management Board’s new web site.

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2018-2020 Business Plan Outlines BCMB Direction for Next Three Years

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ABC Review

No Changes for BCMB as a Result of GoA Review

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Albertans are some of the best recyclers in the world and that is something to celebrate not only during Environment Week 2017 but all year long!

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New handling commissions went into effect April 1, 2017 after a successful 2016-2017 Handling Commission Review. Beverage manufacturers pay handling commissions to depots for collecting, sorting and shipping containers.

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Andrew Depot Permit Cancelled

The operating permit held by Alberta Reclaim and Recycling Company Inc. for the Andrew Bottle Depot was cancelled effective February 16, 2017.

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The BCMB was shocked and saddened by the unexpected passing of Board member Trevor Nickel in January 2017.

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CM Consulting recently released its biannual report on the beverage container recycling industry in Canada – Who Pays What 2016. The Beverage Container Management Board is one of the report sponsors and the detailed examination of the industry is a valuable reference tool for our organization in our program development and evaluation.

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BCMB Mandate - to regulate and enhance a leading beverage container system that protects Alberta’s environment.