Some beverage containers are not accepted at Green Depots. No deposit is charged when you purchase these products. However, there may be options for recycling the empty containers to keep them out of the landfill—visit RethinkWasteNL.ca and use the Find a Place for My Waste tool to learn what services are available in your region.

What’s Not Accepted at Green Depots

• Milk, as defined under the Canadian Food and Drug Regulations, is deemed, is an essential nutritional product – no recycling deposit is charged. This includes flavored and goat’s milk as well. Beverages labeled as a milkshake or made with milk DO NOT fall into this category and are accepted by our program.
• Plant-Based Milk alternatives, such as soy or cashew milk, that are a source of protein and labelled as ‘fortified’ are not accepted. TIP: If the container is labeled as ‘not a source of protein’ it is accepted.
• Infant formula
• Meal replacement beverages and formulated liquid diets
• Concentrated beverages (those that must be mixed before drinking)
• Distilled water containers
• Containers greater than 5 litres
• Beverage containers bought outside of our province
• Refillable containers that are collected and reused through a local distributor program. These include glass beer bottles from local breweries.