Deposit Returns

Deposit Returns

Ontarians pay a deposit on wine, spirit and beer containers through the Ontario Deposit Return Program that they get back when they return their empties. This program has gone a long way in helping Ontario's recycling efforts – and we appreciate the support you’ve shown as well.

If you’d like more information on deposit return requirements, you can find it here.

We’re pleased to launch a new training video series designed to support your business in collecting empty containers in partnership with The Beer Store. This series provides a clear overview of the program and outlines the key operational steps needed to set your business up for success, ensuring empties are handled, sorted, and processed correctly and efficiently. This training video includes:

These videos can be used to onboard new locations or as a helpful refresher for existing locations involved in the program. We hope this training helps support your day-to-day operations and ensures a smooth and consistent process. 

If you’d like more information on deposit return requirements, you can find it here.

• Empty Return Guide - (PDF)

• Dos-and-Donts for Empty Sorting - (PDF)

Empty Container Check Off Forms

• Glass Check Off Control - (PDF)

• Empty Cans Check Off Control - (PDF)

• Pets-Tetra Check Off Control - (PDF)

• Glass - 10 cent Check Off Control - (PDF)

• Glass - 20 cent Check Off Control - (PDF)