Deposits and Refunds
Deposits are on all ready-to-serve beverage containers.
Exemptions are:
1. Milk
Deposits are:
5 cents on containers 1 litre or less
20 cents on containers over 1 litre
10 cents for beer.
Refunds are the same as deposits
Handling Fees
Handling Fees are legislated on containers other than liquor.
3 cents is paid on containers less than 500ml
5 cents is paid on containers greater than 500 ml
3.55 cents is paid on import beer
5 cents is paid on liquor
The retailer only has to take back refillable containers. The manufacturers pay 1.55 cents per container for handling.
Regulations
Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act
Beverage Container Regulations
Started in 1972 and last amended in 1997.
Beverage Container Management Board- (BCMB)
Suite 1100, 10707 - 100 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J EM1
T: 1-888-424-7671 F: (403) 428-4620
http://www.bcmb.ab.ca
