Bottle Depot
AND RECYCLING CENTRE
Calgary’s only nonprofit social enterprise Bottle Depot and Bottle Pick-up Service.
HOURS OF OPERATION. SUNDAY TO SATURDAY • 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Closed on all statutory holidays unless otherwise specified.
Service Options
At Vecova, we’re committed to promoting environmental sustainability through our Bottle Depot services. Our conveniently located Bottle Depot is your one-stop destination for responsibly disposing of your beverage containers while earning some extra cash.
Pick-Up Service
Sign-up for our regular, reliable and professional commercial and residential pick-up service and we’ll send you information on your pick-up schedule, drop off your bags or collection bins and keep track of your collection and tax receipts easily. Proceeds go directly to Vecova’s programs, services and research for persons with disabilities.
Drop-off Service
Businesses
Set up an account. We’ll sort and count the containers and credit your company with a full refund. To bring us your containers you must prearrange delivery details.
Nonprofits
Set up an account and have your members and supporters drop off their bottles at our depot to donate to you. We’ll sort and count the donation and credit your organization with a full refund. We’ll even send you a cheque at the end of each month.
General Walk-In Returns
Vecova’s Bottle Depot offers walk-in bottle returns and refunds. You get full refunds on all glass or plastic bottles, bimetal or aluminum cans and plastic milk containers! We provide a fast and friendly service that employs persons with barriers to employment, helps our community and reduces our environmental footprint.
Fundraising Bottle Drives
Vecova’s Bottle Depot can work with you to organize a bottle drive in the Calgary area for your sports team, community association, children’s group, school or nonprofit organization.
Our Depot is experienced and trusted in running bottle drives and we’re happy to help with ideas to make yours profitable. Book your bottle drive with us and we will provide detailed information on how to run a successful drive.
Vecova Recycling Facts
As of 2023
processed
Total Containers processed
Containers weight diverted from Landfill
Raised
for the community
Of electronics collected and diverted from landfill
Of batteries collected and diverted from landfill
When you use Vecova’s Recycling Services, all proceeds go directly to supporting Vecova’s programs, services and research. Also, 65% of the workforce is comprised of persons with self-identified barriers to employment. We demonstrate that a business can operate profitably and ethically with an inclusive workforce.
Help us create more meaningful employment opportunities by inquiring how our recycling team can manage containers in your facility on site.
DEPOT GUIDE
Bring your bottles, cans and beverage containers to Vecova’s Bottle Depot and receive your refund. Save the environment and be rewarded at the same time!
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Pick-up Service
Save time and make a difference! Recycle.
Sign-up for our regular, reliable and professional commercial and residential pick-up service and we’ll send you information on your pick-up schedule, drop off your bags or collection bins and keep track of your collection and tax receipts easily. Proceeds go directly to Vecova’s programs, services and research for persons with disabilities.
Recycling Services FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Vecova’s Recycling Service provides a variety of programs to divert waste from landfills, conserve resources, save energy, feed a green economy and contribute to a healthy Alberta. If your question isn’t answered below, please contact us!
For more information on bottle depot recycling in Alberta, please visit AlbertaDepot.ca