Our new counting and sorting equipment handles all aluminum cans and all 0 - 1 litre clear plastic bottles, as well as aluminum and glass liquor, wine, juice and imported beer containers.
You may bring them mixed together in the same box or plastic bag for your convenience (please keep the caps on and do not squash them). Please be sure to rinse all containers that once held milk or dairy products, including jugs, cartons and bottles for obvious reasons. We reserve the right to refuse any unsanitary order.
Let’s make an effort together to make recycling worthwhile and save Mother Earth!
Recycling Art: How It’s Made
Beddington Heights Bottle Depot recently donated recyclable materials to local artists Sasha Foster, Cory Barkman, Christine Pedersen and Jeff de Boer, whose work can be found all throughout town. For more information about how recycling is turned into art, watch this video.
Beddington Heights Bottle Depot: Calgary and Country Hill's choice for container returns
Beddington Heights Bottle Depot is located in Country Hills Landing NW, and we’ve been serving our community here for over 40 years! From Balzac to Bearspaw, people come to our depot for fast, friendly and accountable service. We have LCD screens and video surveillance to ensure accuracy and efficiency. In fact, we’re so committed to our service, if you get home and don’t think your count came out accurately, we’ll give you up to 3 days to call us so we can review our video of the transaction! Our services include:
CONTAINER DROP-OFF
- Beer bottles
- Wine bottles
- Plastic bottles
- Milk and juice containers
- Aluminum cans
- Tetra Paks
- Bag-in-a-boxes
- Bi-metal containers
WELCOME FALL BY RECYCLING RIGHT!
As the leaves start to change, it’s a great time to remember the impact of your recycling efforts.
Every beverage container you recycle in Alberta contributes to a cleaner environment and supports our community's sustainability goals.
Did you know that Alberta's beverage container recycling system has diverted 2.16 million containers from landfills last year?
Your commitment to returning your single-use containers, no matter how small, plays a significant role in preserving our beautiful province.
Learn More About the Impact of Recycling
Last Chance to Win $200 –
Take the Quiz!
Don’t miss out on your chance to test your deposit return system knowledge and win a $200 CAD gift card! Our Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Challenge is still open, but only for a limited time.
Take the quiz to see how much you know about the beverage container recycling industry.
FALL INTO GOOD HABITS
The change in seasons brings a shift in routines, making it the perfect time to refresh and reinforce recycling habits.
As you prepare for back-to-school, fall cleanups, and cozy nights in, remember that returning your empty beverage containers for a deposit refund is just as important as ever.
Set Up a Convenient Recycling Station: Make recycling empty beverages easy by setting up a station in your home that’s accessible to everyone.
Keep Track of What’s Recyclable: Familiarize yourself with which containers are part of the deposit return system, especially seasonal items like whip cream - and wine in a box.
Plan Your Depot Visits: As you transition into new routines, schedule regular trips to your nearest bottle depot.
Involve the Whole Family: Turn beverage recycling into a family activity, teaching kids about the importance of sustainability.
Stay Informed: Follow us for more tips and updates on how to improve your beverage container recycling habits throughout the year.
Thank You Alberta!
We want to take a moment to THANK YOU for your continued dedication to returning your beverage containers.
Your efforts make a tangible difference in keeping our communities clean and our environment healthy. Remember, every container recycled is a step towards a greener future.
Together, we’re making Alberta a better place for everyone.
IT'S TIME FOR THE ULTIMATE ALBERTA SHOWDOWN: NORTH VS. SOUTH
What's the challenge? Our 50/50 Raffle, open to Albertans 18+, is inviting some friendly rivalry between Northern and Southern Depots in a battle for the ages! Who can raise the most money for Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta? It's time to find out!
WHY SHOULD YOU GET INVOLVED?
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Show your customers that you care about giving back to the community. Customers love to support Depots with a heart!
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Fuel your competitive spirit as we go head-to-head with our fellow members in the north. Bragging rights are on the line!
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One lucky ticket buyer will win up to $10,000 - not a bad payday!
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Every ticket sold goes directly to Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta, making a real impact on the lives of children and families in our province.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
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Purchase your raffle tickets and encourage your customers to do the same.
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Share the excitement on social media using #BringItSouth to track our progress.
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Attend the Annual Industry Conference gala on October 28 to hear the raffle winner announced live by our friends at RMHC Alberta!
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
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Recognition: The winning region will be celebrated and featured on our website and social media. Extra pats on the back at the conference, too!
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Feel-good vibes: Bask in the warm glow of knowing you've made a real difference in your community.
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Your hockey team will definitely win*: we've heard that supporting your region in this raffle will go a long way to helping your team win at the Heritage Classic the day after our winner is announced!
Join us in this epic showdown and let's make Alberta proud!
*Okay, we made up the hockey thing, but it will definitely be true for one team!
Copyright © 2023 Alberta Bottle Depot Association, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
Alberta Bottle Depot Association
#200, 17850-105 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5S 2H5
Canada
WHAT’S CHANGED?
This year, a minimum of 3 nominations for Rural Depots and a minimum of 5 nominations for Urban or Metro Depots are required to move on to the next phase in the nomination process. We'll inform all nominated Depots of their nomination status by the end of June.
WHAT IS THE TREVOR NICKEL SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD?
The award focuses on your advancements in customer service in the following categories:
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Customer experience
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Communication & openness
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Accessibility
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Value for time
This year's nominations will focus on the period of July 1, 2022, to June 15, 2023 - be sure to remind your customers about the changes, improvements, innovations, and experiments that you've been involved with over the past year!
The nomination deadline is June 15 at 5:00 p.m.
We will be in touch over the summer to provide updates and to get in touch with nominees.
Have questions? Get in touch by responding to this email
- Your ABDA Team
Want to post this information in your Depot? See 3 versions of a print-friendly poster below. Be sure to fill in your Depot name so that your customers know exactly who to select in their nomination!
You can also print and distribute card-sized handouts for your customers to take with them to remember to do the nomination later. Fill in your Depot name, print, and cut to provide to customers!
2023 SERVICE EXCELLENCE NOMINATION
You are receiving this information as a member of the Alberta Bottle Depot Association.
It's time!
Until June 15, nominations for the 2023 Trevor Nickel Service Excellence Awards are open at abda.ca/awards
Get the word out!
1. Share with your customers on social media!
Posts are on our channels right now and ready for sharing:
2. Post the information in your Depot!
Print out the posters and cards provided at the bottom of this email to make the information available to your in-Depot customers.
3. Advertise on your POR screens!
Updated images will automatically be added to rePOR screens. Just exit and reopen rePOR to see them.
Contact us for images to share on other POR systems.
CALGARY DEPOT’S MOVE TO SUPPORT FOOD BANK
In Calgary, many people have been struggling with hunger issues for several reasons, including rising food costs, job loss, and economic downturn, making it difficult to fulfill their hunger requirements. The Calgary Depots have stood out, acknowledging the problem and extending help. They run a critical bottle drive to support the local Calgary food banks. This initiative also helps reduce food insecurity by contributing to fulfilling the hunger needs of several people.
This campaign against hunger has seen immense support and participation from the residents. It allows people to turn their bottles and cans into a hamper of eatables and food. Your bottle returns can make a difference! Bring your empties to a depot and donate the refund to the Calgary Food Bank. This drive has a positive impact and effort that can lead to addressing essential needs within the community.
Family Fun Night - NHCA’s First Outdoor Community Event of 2021
Be a part of the fun-filled and first outdoor community event of 2021. Everyone from the NHCA community and outside can join us for a free outdoor movie and numerous other events. The event will be a refreshing break with lots of fun stuff to enjoy, such as fun games, sports programs, art activities, barbeque, and a local marketplace to explore while enjoying cotton candy or popcorn!
We will follow all AHS public health guidelines to ensure that our attendees stay safe from COVID-19.
Join us with your family and friends on August 28th from 5 pm to 10 pm! Click here to learn more about the event.
Raffle Box - VIVO ALL IN FOR COMMUNITY 50/50 Raffle in Support of VIVO’s Expansion Project
Vivo’s expansion project is a recreation facility aiming to raise healthier generations with a focus on recreation, education, innovation and an increase in civic engagement. In addition to this, Vivo is also supporting individuals, families, communities, and organizations on health and other issues. Become a part of this project by participating in the 50/50 raffle!
The tickets are on sale until Sunday, June 20th and the draw for the winner is on Tuesday, June 22nd. Buy now!
Be a Part of Our Bottle Drives to Help Mighty Max
Max is a two-year-old who suffers from a rare disease known as Spinal Muscular Atrophy (type 2). His family is working towards raising $2.8 million to pay for the dug Zolgensma. It's a gene therapy medication, and the drug is not currently funded in Canada, but the Max's parents are hoping to change this.
Recently, Beddington Heights Bottle Depot organized city wide bottle drives which collected $45,000 for Max. The cheque was presented to Max's parents who have already raised close to a million dollars!
We are thankful to residents all across the city who have been actively supporting Max and his family by putting their bottles together in the bottle drives organized in the recent past. Beddington Heights Bottle Depot is still accepting donations for Mighty Max. If you want to help, please call us.
Karim and Shafiq Dossa - Beddington Heights Bottle Depot Owners handing over cheque to Mighty Max
Staff and management working to help Mighty Max
Hours of Operation
Monday 8:45 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 8:45 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 8:45 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 8:45 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 8:45 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 8:45 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Please call for holiday hours
We’re closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Recognized for Excellence and Environmentalism
Beddington Heights Bottle Depot has been recognized by the Alberta Bottle Depot Association and the Beverage Container Management Board for program excellence, community engagement, and environmental achievement. We are active members in our community, from partnering with the Calgary Scouts for bottle drives or providing our pick-up services for local hospitals and nursing homes. So, if you’re looking to do your part for the environment and make a couple bucks, stop by our depot today!
Professional Affiliations
