Milk and Plant-based: Bi-Metal
Bi-metal consist of two layers of different metals joined together that can be recycled. Any metal container other than aluminum ranging from small single serve tins to apple juice cans.
| Size | CRF Fee | Deposit / Refund |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 1L | 5¢ | 10¢ |
| Over 1L | No Fee | 10¢ |
How to Recycle Milk and Plant-based Bi-Metal
When recycling your milk and plant-based bi-metal cans, ensure that they are fully empty, and do not crush or flatten them. Keep the labels on when returning your milk and plant-based bi-metal so that we can confirm the type of container. Bring your milk and plant-based bi-metal cans along with your other ready-to-drink beverage containers to a Return-It depot to get your refund.
Milk and plant-based bi-metal cans can be recycled at all depots, including Express, Express & GO, and Express Plus locations.
To find a depot near you to recycle your milk and plant-based bi-metal cans, visit return-it.ca/locations.
Milk and Plant-based Bi-Metal Deposit Refund
In BC, a deposit is charged for each ready-to-drink beverage container that is purchased. This deposit is returned in full when you bring back the empty container for recycling. Milk and plant-based bi-metal cans are issued a 10-cent refund along with the other accepted beverage containers part of the Return-It system.
For a full listing of all containers that can be returned to a Return-It Depot visit https://www.return-it.ca/beverage/products/.
How to Obtain Your Refund
If you sign up for Express, you can put all your empty containers inside clear, transparent bags (no larger than 90L in capacity). Simply bring the bag(s) to an Express location near you, label them, and drop them off. The funds will be issued to your Express account within 10 business days. To redeem the funds, you will need to log in to your Express account.
If you are using over-the-counter depots to return your containers, you will receive your refund in cash at the time of return.