Contacting BCMB

The BCMB is committed to regulating and enhancing a leading beverage container system that protects Alberta’s environment. We value your feedback to ensure the system is fair and transparent and remains successful. 

Bottle Depot Complaints 

If you believe your beverage container refund was calculated incorrectly, please address the matter with depot staff at the time of the refund or as soon as possible thereafter. You are entitled to request a recount and review any available CCTV footage of the transaction. 

The BCMB recommends that initial concerns regarding a Depot be directed to the Depot Manager. For certain situations, however, the BCMB may be able to assist.  

Please contact the BCMB if you encounter any of the following: 

  • Health or safety concerns 
  • Refusal to accept registered containers 
  • Depot not operating during advertised hours 

Retailer/Manufacturer Complaints 

In addition to regulating and overseeing Alberta’s bottle depot network, the BCMB has an established process to address concerns related to Alberta’s retailers and manufacturers.  

If you have any concerns regarding the following, please submit an inquiry to the BCMB: 

  • A company that is not a Registrant is selling and/or distributing unregistered beverage containers 
  • A retail location is selling unregistered beverage containers 
  • A retail location is not charging deposits  or a Container Recycling Fee (CRF) 
  • A retail location is not charging the correct deposit or Container Recycling Fee (CRF) 

Reporting Fraud  

Protect Alberta’s beverage container recycling system. Report any suspected fraud, including large quantities of out-of-province containers. If you witness any criminal activity at a depot, contact the BCMB and local law enforcement immediately. 

Contact Information 

Your input helps maintain a fair and transparent recycling system. To assist with your inquiry, please provide details such as the business or depot name, the date and time of the issue, a description of the problem, and your contact information for follow-up.  

Feedback, complaints and reports can be directed to the BCMB via email (info@bcmb.ab.ca) or by phone (1.888.424.7671).  

Thank you for recycling your beverage containers. 

 

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