Calgary’s only nonprofit social enterprise Bottle Depot and Bottle Pick-up Service.

Vecova’s Bottle Depot and Bottle Pick-Up Service uses the latest technology to collect and process your refund faster. This means less wait time for you!

Recycling Since 1973

Bring your bottles, cans and beverage containers to Vecova’s Bottle Depot and Pick-up Service and receive your refund. Save the environment and be rewarded at the same time!

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HOURS OF OPERATION

MONDAY TO SATURDAY

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

SUNDAY

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Closed on all statutory holidays unless otherwise specified.

HOLIDAY HOURS & CLOSURES

DECEMBER 23 & 24, 2021

Closed at 4:00 p.m.

DECEMBER 25 & 26, 2021

Closed

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Closed at 4:00 p.m.

January 1, 2022

Closed

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FAST, ACCURATE AND FRIENDLY!

BY THE NUMBERS

Vecova Recycling Facts

As of 2019

15.8

MILLION

Containers

processed

54.347

THOUSAND

Customer

orders

78

Schools, clubs, businesses and organizations

served

386

THOUSAND

Dollars raised

for the community

15

THOUSAND

Hours worked by people with barriers to employment

808

THOUSAND

Kilograms diverted from the landfill

1.5

MILLION

Kilograms reduced in greenhouse gas emissions

5.26

MILLION

Kilowatt hours of energy saved

Make An Environmental And Social Impact

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.