Alberta's Beverage Container Management Board

Appointed by the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas, BCMB oversees and improves the province's beverage container recycling program to ensure that Albertans have reasonable access to bottle depots for the return of their empty beverage containers.

What We Do

Find Your Nearest Depot

Return your empty beverage containers at an Alberta bottle depot near you. Find the closest depot to your location.

News & Updates

Stay informed about beverage container recycling in Alberta. Read news releases, reports, and announcements from BCMB.

Document Library

Access by-laws, policies, reports, business plans, and other governing documents from BCMB.

2.3 Billion

Containers Collected

Beverage containers collected annually in Alberta

220+

Bottle Depots

Depots across Alberta serving communities

85%

Recovery Rate

Of all beverage containers sold in Alberta

40+

Years

Of beverage container recycling in Alberta

Quick Links

Depot Owners & Operators

Resources, permits process, compliance information, and depot notices for depot operators.

Selling & Distributing Beverages

Information for manufacturers and distributors about registering beverage containers in Alberta.

Contact Us

Get in touch with BCMB for inquiries, complaints, or general information about beverage container recycling.

Have Questions About Beverage Container Recycling?

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