Green Depots accept ready-to-serve beverage containers sold in this province on which a deposit was paid. That simple transaction adds up to big benefits for you, our communities and our environment. (See Make it Count to learn more.)
The following containers can be returned to your Green Depot for a recycling refund:
Aluminum Cans
| Deposit | Refund | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Alcoholic Beverages | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Beer | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Wine and Spirits | 0.08 | 0.05 |
Other Metal Containers
| Deposit | Refund | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Alcoholic Beverages | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Beer (non-refillable) | 0.08 | 0.05 |
Clear Plastic Containers
| Deposit | Refund | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Alcoholic Beverages | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| 50ml Miniature Liquor | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Wine and Spirits | 0.20 | 0.10 |
Other Plastic Containers
| Deposit | Refund | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Alcoholic Beverages | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| 50ml Miniature Liquor | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Wine and Spirits | 0.20 | 0.10 |
Glass Containers
| Deposit | Refund | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Alcoholic Beverages | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Beer Bottles (non-refillable) | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| 50ml Miniature Liquor | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Wine and Spirits | 0.20 | 0.10 |
Tetra and Gable Containers
| Deposit | Refund | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Alcoholic Beverages | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Wine and Spirits | 0.08 | 0.05 |
Other Containers
| Deposit | Refund | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Alcoholic Beverage Pouches | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Wine and Spirits Bag-in-a-box | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Wine and Spirits Pouches | 0.08 | 0.05 |
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.
- Milk alternatives that are fortified plant-based beverages AND a source of protein, such as soy milk, are not accepted. (Exception: if a milk alternative is labelled as a “fortified plant-based beverage” AND “not a source of protein,” then it is included and a deposit is charged).
- 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.