Cowichan Valley Bottle Depot

Recycle LogoDeposit Values

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 (one litre)


Alcohol Wine, Spirits, Import Beers & Coolers

10¢ - Up to and including 1L (one litre)

20¢ - Larger than 1L (one litre)



Domestic Beer Cans

- Per individual can

$2- Per flat of 24 cans

Domestic Beer Bottles

- Per individual bottle

$1 - Per case of 12 must be in original case