What Refunds Do You Offer?
You will receive a refund of 25 cents for each container over 1 litre and 10 cents for those that are 1 litre and under.
Refund Amounts
All ready to serve beverage containers that are sold in Alberta must be registered by the manufacturer with the Beverage Container Management Board (BCMB). Water, milk, juice, pop, alcoholic beverages and many other types of containers are eligible.
All “Registered” beverage containers are eligible for a deposit refund at an Alberta Depot. Depots do not accept soup, oil or other non-beverage product containers. It is illegal for a depot to give a refund for an unregistered beverage container. Unregistered containers are usually new or foreign beverage containers and are not eligible for a deposit refund. If you would like more information, contact your local depot or the Beverage Container Management Board.
Which Beverage Types Are Eligible?
Almost all beverages sold in Alberta are registered with the government and are eligible for a refund. The containers must be:
Note: All ready-to-serve beverages sold in Alberta fall under the regulation and must be registered with the Beverage Container Management Board (BCMB) by the manufacturer. There are over 130,000 beverage containers registered in Alberta, and all are eligible for a refund when returned to a bottle depot. Depots do not accept soup, oil, infant milk formula or other non-beverage containers.
Which Container Types Are Eligible?
These beverages in any of the following types of containers are eligible for refund:
To check if a container is returnable, try entering the brand name or the UPC code in the BCMB Portal Search.
Which Containers Do You Not Accept?
Please do not bring any of the following items to our bottle depot – there is no deposit for refund on any of these items, and we cannot recycle them. All of these items should be recycled from home in the City of Edmonton blue bag or your apartment recycling bin.
For more information on how or where to recycle non-beverage food containers, plastic motor oil jugs, automotive products or anything else, please check with the City of Edmonton’s Recycling Program.
Can I Schedule a Drop-Off?
Yes! We offer Quick Drop! service.
How Are You Involved in the Community?
Millwoods Bottle Depot seeks to make a positive impact in our community. Here’s how.
Testimonials
Here, we have presented some of the comments sent to us by our many satisfied customers. If you’d like to contribute to the conversation, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us to share your story and we’ll put it online while protecting your identity.
“Easy, fast, and trust worthy. Simple yet amazing Bottle Depot, Could honestly say that I officially have my 'go to' bottle depot! All these positive reviews are not a sham, don't worry!”
- Christian - 05/11/2020
“Staffs were very courteous and polite. Their hours are awesome. Very easy to on transit to access. Best bottle depot I have been to in the city. Highly recommend this depot!!”
- Kristin - 05/11/2020
“Terrific service dropping off a year of saved up bottles is always made very easy work with the great service I have always experienced at Millwood's Bottle Depot. Kudos to the well trained and helpful staff.”
- Barry - 05/11/2020
“Great Staff, Quick Service and a well managed and maintained facility. We have tried many places, and this is by far the best of its kind. The management treat and pay the staff well, so the staff are happy, and it shows. The place is also well organized, and well stocked, so staff can focus on their jobs and not walking around looking for things. The staff are also well trained, and understand what they are supposed to do. With all this in place, it makes for a very pleasant experience for the customer.”
- Myriam - 05/11/2020
“Easily the BEST DEPOT around Mill wood. And my place for the purpose for last 15 years. Quick, efficient and accurate/ honest to last grab from tray, the staff is sincere, welcoming and eager to help you. Sufficient number of service lines, parking slots and fast disposals are hallmarks of this environmental friendly place”
- Ravi - 05/11/2020
“Great location, fast & courteous staff, accurate & HONEST tallies! Definitely my favourite bottle depot. Well worth a few extra minutes of driving to know it's all done right! Two thumbs up!”
- Hux - 05/11/2020
“This is the closest depot to me, but even if it wasn’t I’d probably go a little out of my way. They work hard and fast and I’ve always found the staff very friendly. They have an option to donate your cans, which I love. And they have a sink with air hand dryers which I also appreciate.”
- Genevieve - 05/11/2020
“I've been a patron of Millwoods Bottle Depot for about 10 years. Which is saying a lot since I've lived in different parts of the city during that time. What keeps me coming back is the combination of fast service (several attendants to choose from), the transparency of their running tallies shown to you on a screen, and their strong community focus. Just a pleasure to deal with them. They've always been accommodating to our larger bulk drop offs, and the staff are genuinely friendly, which is rare amongst other depots, from what I've been told. I would proudly endorse this company for anyone looking to be impressed with each visit. Keep up the good work ;-)”
- Chris - 05/11/2020
“The Millwoods Bottle Depot is amazing! The staff are friendly, accurate and efficient. It is the only bottle depot that I attend because the overall experience (every experience) is second to none. The staff at this location work hard and are more than happy to accommodate their customers and this is so appreciated. I wish for all the staff at this depot a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year! A big 'thank you' to all of you!”
- Angela S. - 05/11/2020
“The best bottle depot in the city by far! Friendly staff, fast paced and great service. I have been coming here for years and won’t go anywhere else. Me and my son also love the smell of the hand soap (bubblegum I believe), so we’re always happy walking out of there with good smelling hands after.”
- Samantha - 05/11/2020
“I did my first bottle drive raising funds for Habitat for Humanity! The staff was exceptional! They were friendly and quick and made me feel very welcome!! I'll definitely do another one with them! Thanks for everything!”
- Jane E. - 05/11/2020
“Came to your depot for the first time this week and was surprised to find out you have two store fronts for serving customers. Thanks for the super quick service!”
- James H. - 05/11/2020
“We just had our 3rd bottle drive at the Millwoods Bottle Depot! They have been nothing but accommodating. They have great personable staff whom are both efficient and hard working! Would easily recommend this bottle depot to anyone looking.”
- Alix E. - 05/11/2020
“This is friendliest depot on the South side by far. The people seem to actually like answering questions about recycling and will tell you what bottles you can get returns on.”
- Shane H. - 05/11/2020
“My young sons and I have been coming to the Millwoods Bottle Depot for over 8 years and we have been very happy with the fast and courteous service we receive. In fact we look forward to going to this depot only as it has become a tradition for us 3 or 4 times a year and we have made a game of guessing what the outcome of the number of bottles will be and then we would go for breakfast after. When the robot was at the depot one summer it was a lot of fun to see it and how the operation works inside. Most importantly the count of the bottles from the staff has been very accurate and we are always pleased with the payout. Keep up the excellent work!”
- Michael K. - 05/11/2020
“This place is the best bottle depot in the city. The staff are always friendly and greet you warmly. The service is fast and accurate. They also take the time to ask how your day is going making it an overall positive experience! Merry Christmas!”
- Chayne B. - 05/11/2020
“The best place to take your bottles!! They are quick and very friendly!! They also have the screen so you can see how many bottles were counted and how much money you will get back!! Highly recommended!”
- Mark P. - 05/11/2020
“No need to go to any other bottle depot. Great set up, quick, efficient, and they got screens for you to watch your bottle count if you wish. Furthermore, they have draws to win stuff. What bottle depot does that? Only Millwoods Bottle Depot.”
- Colin K. - 05/11/2020