Deposit Values

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Deposits are charged when products are purchased. They are returned in full when you bring back the empty container for recycling.

These deposits are set through government legislation. Click here for the B.C. Government's page on Beverage Container Regulation.

Non-Alcohol

Soft Drinks, Juice, Water, Sports Drinks

Up to and including 1L (one litre)

20¢

Bigger than 1L

Alcohol

Wine, Spirits, Import Beers & Coolers

10¢

Up to and including 1L (one litre)

20¢

Bigger than 1L