Refundable Beverage Containers

 

Beverage container recycling in Nova Scotia is managed by Divert NS.  A consumer can return their beverage containers to any local Enviro-Depot for a refund.  All beverage containers, except for milk products can be taken to a local enviro-depot for refund. For more details, download the Enviro-Depot™ Refundable's Guide.

 

Deposit-Refund Program for Beverage Containers

 

The Deposit-Refund Program in Nova Scotia has been in effect since 1996. The program includes all ready-to-serve beverage containers except for:

  • Milk or milk products
  • Soy and rice drinks
  • Certain meal replacements
  • Formulated liquid diets
  • Baby formulas
  • Beverage concentrates

 

How the Program Works

 

When a consumer purchases ready-to-serve beverage containers, a deposit is paid.  Consumers can then return the containers to an ENVIRO-DEPOTTM for a refund.

 

Container Type Deposit Paid Refund
Non-Liquor less than 5L 10 cents 5 cents
Liquor 500 ml or less 10 cents 5 cents
Liquor greater than 500 ml 20 cents 10 cents
Deposits on refillable domestic beer bottles are completely refundable:  $1.20 per dozen.

 

Where can I return my refundable containers?

 

Refundable beverage containers can be returned to any ENVIRO-DEPOTTM that operates across the province for a refund..

The Enviro-Depots that operate in CBRM include:

 

Enviro-Depot Community / Address Phone Number
Glace Bay Recycling Ltd. 204 Reserve Street, Glace Bay 902-842-0608
Keltic Recycling Ltd. 434 Keltic Drive, Sydney River 902-562-4008
Mira Recycling Depot Lower Warren Street, Louisbourg 902-565-0072
New Waterford Recyclers 5559 Union Highway, River Ryan 902-862-3090
North Sydney Recycling Ltd. 66 Memorial Drive, North Sydney 902-241-3004
Total Recycling Ltd. 85 Industrial Drive, Sydney 902-564-5173
Triple B Recycling Depot 24 Stornaway Street, Sydney 902-539-8736

 

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For more information about Enviro-Depots, residents are encouraged to visit divert ns beverage container program

 

Divert NS Beverage Container Recycling

Divert NS's beverage container recycling program applies to all ready-to-serve beverage containers with some exceptions. While protein drinks as well as diet & nutritional supplements, (such as Premier Protein, Muscle Milk, Boost Simply, Boost Diabetic), are included in their program and subject to a deposit, containers that are clearly labelled ‘Meal Replacement’ or ‘Formulated Liquid Diet’ are NOT subject to a deposit and therefore are not accepted at the Enviro-Depots. These containers can be placed in your blue bag used for Containers and Plastics.  Please remember to rinse them out before disposal.

Learn more about what is accepted in Divert NS's beverage container recycling program visit Enviro-Depot™ Refundable's Guide.

 

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Beverage Container Recycling

 

Beverage Containers:  Caps can be left on

 

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Refundable Program

 

When you return beverage containers to your local EnviroDepot, not only do you get your $$ refund, you are also supporting a small business and helping protect our environment! To locate a depot in CBRM visit: Locate an Enviro-Depot

Beverage Container Program 2021

 

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