Frequently Asked Questions

About the High School Program

Find information on creating an high school recycling program, compete to win cash prizes and track your school's progress.

Q: Who can register in the High School Program

Only high schools in British Columbia are eligible to register and participate in Encorp's BC High School Recycling Program.

Q: How does a high school register for the Program?

This year's Program will run from September 7, 2010 to May 13, 2011. To be eligible to win, schools must register with our on-line Registration Form by December 17, 2010.

Q: What do participants receive when they register for the High School Program?

Your school will receive the following items free of charge:

• Three recycling bins & a bundle of bags
• Access to an online information package which includes access to Encorp Pacific's DVD recycling video  "The Container Adventures: The Rescue"
• Template for a notice to teachers, students & parents about deposits on drink containers which can be filled in with your specific school information
• Inforamtional e-brochures; one with general beverage container recycling information and a second with tips on how to conduct a successful bottle drive
• Information about an authorized Return-It Depot nearest you through the Return-It Locations page

Q: What about the delivery of the recycling bins?

Encorp will deliver the bins within 3 to 4 weeks (depending on the number of orders placed) of registering for the Program.

Q: How do Program participants arrange for container collection/pick-up?

It is up to the schools to contact and develop relationships with the depots in their area. A list of depot locations and services is available on our Web site at www.encorp.ca/depotservices.

Q: Can I buy bins, even if I'm not a B.C. high school?

Depending on availability bins may be purchased by anyone. Just send an e-mail to Encorp with details regarding your address, phone number, contact name and the number of bins that you've requested for billing purposes.

Q: How much do the bins cost?

Additional or replacement bins are available to schools and to the general public at a cost of $17.50 per bin (effective July, 2005). This fee includes shipping and handling.

Q: How do I enter data for the High School Program?

Once you have reached our Web site at www.encorp.ca:

• Click on "Youth Centre", then
• Click on "B.C. High School Fundraising", then
• Click the "Login" button on the top menu and enter your username and password, which were supplied to you upon registering in the program
• Once logged in, click the "Add Containers" button in the top left of the menu
• Now, enter the data from your receipts into the appropriate boxes on the reporting form. Be sure to pick your depot from the drop down list. (This setting will be retained for next time, but can be changed later.)
• Monthly totals must be entered by the last day of each month at 5:00 pm (PDT).

Q: Can we return alcohol containers?

Yes, you can collect and return alcohol containers. While we discourage the consumption of alcohol beverages by students, we certainly encourage the recycling of these empty containers.

Q: I need more bags. Can I get a box from a depot?

You can ask your local depot for bags. Most will be happy to assist you with your recycling program.

Q: Have you lost or forgotten your school username and password?

When you are at the Web page that asks for your username and password (see above), below the "submit" button is a sentence that reads, "I've forgotten my username and/or password, please email them to me." Click on "email them to me."

Q: What can our school win?

Your school could win a cash prize of $750 for 1st Prize, $500 for 2nd Prize and $250 for 3rd Prize.

Q: What are the prize categories?

Prize categories will be separated by student enrollment categories of: 1 - 199 students, 200 - 500 students, 501 - 750 students, 751 - 1000 students, and 1001+ students