The BCMB is mandated to regulate and enhance a leading beverage container system that protects Alberta’s environment.
A Message from the Board Chair: BCMB Leadership Transition
Current President Blaire Gaalaas will be stepping down from her role in December 2024 and the BCMB welcomes Interim President, Andrew Stephens. Please click here for more information.
New Handling Commissions
The BCMB’s Board of Directors approved a change to handling commissions based on calculations in the 2023 Annual Update Report. The new handling commissions will be effective May 1, 2024. For more information, please refer to the following:
Alcohol Beverage Container Registrations
As of February 22, 2024, liquor agencies are required to register all new alcohol containers sold in Alberta directly with the BCMB through the BCMB’s registration portal. Click Here to learn more.
BCMB Stakeholder Reports - Now Available
Starting in 2024, the BCMB will be posting Stakeholder Reports on the website for public information. These reports highlight key items discussed at Board meetings. Click Here to view the reports!
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.
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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%!
Hot Topics
CLICK HERE to find out what’s happening in the beverage container recycling industry.
