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Ontario Deposit Return Program (ODRP)

The Beer Store and the Ontario Deposit Return Program.

Did you know we take back more than just beer containers and their packaging at the Beer Store? As a company dedicated to being environmentally responsible, we are proud to partner with the Ministry of Finance to be part of the Ontario Deposit Return Program (ODRP). This program is a waste reduction and recycling initiative established by the province of Ontario and facilitated by The Beer Store. It facilitates the recycling for any beverage alcohol container with over 100 ml of product sold exclusively through LCBO stores, licensed grocery and convenience stores, LCBO Convenience Outlets, Ontario winery, distillery, and brewery retail stores, and licensed establishments.

Some ODRP fast facts:

The program covers all wine, spirit and cooler containers over 100 ml sold through LCBO stores and Ontario winery retail stores, and beer containers over 100 ml sold outside The Beer Store system (this includes tetra, bag in box and case).

Consumers pay a refundable deposit at the time of purchase. This deposit is 100% refunded when the empty container is returned to the Beer Store.

Container Worth:

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  • Containers less than or equal to 630 ml:

    10 cent deposit

  • Containers greater than 630 ml:

    20 cent deposit

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  • Cans less than or equal to 1 litre:

    10 cent deposit

  • Cans greater than 1 litre:

    20 cent deposit