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Accurate Counts and Friendly Service at our Calgary Bottle Depot
At Beddington Heights Bottle Depot in Calgary, we’re committed to providing our guests with a clean, welcoming and friendly environment. Our depot uses state of the art technology like LCD screens to show your bottle count as it’s being rung through, and video surveillance to ensure accurate counts every time.
Our depot recycles:
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Aluminum cans
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Bag-in-a-box
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Gable top beverage cartons
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Juice pouches
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Plastic beverage containers
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Plastic drink bottles and jugs
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Poly cups and bottles
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Polycoat containers
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Refillable beer bottles
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Wine bottles and other glass containers
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Steel beverage cans
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Tetra Pak beverage cartons
Reliable, Community-Focused Bottle Depot
We make recycling simple, fast, and accurate. Every container is counted with care so you can trust your return and be on your way. Proudly serving Calgary, we support local not-for-profits, fundraisers, and community initiatives — helping your recycling go further in the community.
Our commitment to service and environmental responsibility has been recognized with awards such as the 2014 Award of Excellence and the 2013 Certificate of Environmental Achievement by the Alberta Bottle Depot Association, along with a Community Champion recognition.
Curious what your bottles are worth?
Use the Alberta Bottle Depot Association calculator to estimate your return.
Aluminum Cans
Beverage containers less than 1 litre = 10¢
Beverage containers more than 1 litre = 25¢
Aluminum cans are recycled back into new aluminum cans, a process taking
usually less than 60 days.
Polythylene Terephthalate (PET) Clear Plastic Containers
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0 - 1 Litre
Beverage containers less than 1 litre = 10¢
Beverage containers more than 1 litre = 25¢
In Alberta, Clear Polyethylene Terephthalate containers are recycled into pellets and flakes and manufactured into new food-grade beverage containers.
Other Plastic Containers (Coloured PETS and High Density Polyethylene)
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0 - 1 Litre
Beverage containers less than 1 litre = 10¢
Beverage containers more than 1 litre = 25¢
These types of plastics are recycled into pellets and turned into new non-food plastic products.
Glass Containers
Beverage containers less than 1 litre = 10¢
Beverage containers more than 1 litre = 25¢
In Alberta, glass containers are crushed and turned into tiny glass beads. The glass is then spun into thin strings, which are used to make fibreglass insulation. Refillable beer bottles are reused.
Tetra Pak Containers
Beverage containers less than 1 litre = 10¢
Beverage containers more than 1 litre = 25¢
These types of containers are made of paper, aluminum and plastic. Each container is put through a hydro-pulping process, separating the different material types. The paper pulp and fibres are recycled into new paper products, and the aluminum and plastics are also recycled.
Gable Top Containers
Beverage containers less than 1 litre = 10¢
Beverage containers more than 1 litre = 25¢
Gable top cartons are made of paper and plastic. These containers also go through a hydro-pulping process. The paper pulp is recycled into products like bath tissue, cardboard and writing paper. The residual plastics are also recycled.
Bi- Metal Containers
Beverage containers less than 1 litre = 10¢
Beverage containers more than 1 litre = 25¢
These containers are smelted into things like car parts, construction rebar and grinding rods.
Other Containers
Beverage containers less than 1 litre = 10¢
Beverage containers more than 1 litre = 25¢
Drink pouches and bag-in-a-box bladders go through gasification for energy recovery. Boxes from the containers are recycled into paper objects like cardboard boxes.
