Eligible containers
What is a Container Recycling Fee?
The Container Recycling Fee (CRF) is the fee Return-It charges to cover the net cost of recycling a beverage container type after any unredeemed deposits and commodity revenues for that container type have been used. The CRF varies for each beverage ...
Are any milk products excluded from the Return-It system?
As of February 1st, 2022, milk and plant-based products are part of the deposit system. As defined in the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Regulation, modified milk products or milk products that are not normally considered beverages, such ...
Why am I being charged a 10c deposit for my milk and plant-based products when I wasn’t before?
As of February 1st, 2022, milk and plant-based products are part of the deposit system. Beverage containers that are part of the Return-It system include a 10c deposit charge that is refunded to the customer once the container has been returned to ...
Are milk and plant-based beverages part of the deposit system?
Milk and plant-based beverage containers – such as oat, almond, and soy milk – purchased on February 1, 2022 or later will be included in the beverage container deposit system. Consumers can return these containers by visiting over 170 Return-It ...
How can I check if a container has a deposit?
If you paid a deposit at the point of sale, the ready to drink beverage container can be returned through our system for a refund. If you are unsure about a specific product, you can check our Brand Registry. This searchable database includes all ...
Do I have to leave the labels on my containers?
When returning your containers, you must leave your labels on. The bar code and label information are used by depot staff or counting technology to confirm that the container is part of the deposit-refund system here in BC.
Do I have to remove straws from my containers?
For containers that have a straw, like juice boxes or pouches, push the straw back in the empty pack when you are finished with your drink before disposing of. This step will ensure all parts of the package go through the proper recycling process.
Can I crush my containers?
Please do not crush your beverage containers. The bar code and label information are used by depot staff or counting technology to confirm that the container is part of the deposit-refund system here in BC. Crushed or flattened containers can be ...
What containers can I return for a deposit refund?
Beverage containers registered within our recycling system are eligible for a full deposit refund at all Return-It collection sites. This includes but is not limited to soft drinks, juice, water, milk, wine, coolers, spirits, etc. More information on ...