Drop your bag. Come back for your refund.

Skip the line at the depot without skipping the refund. Tag your bag, leave it with us, come back later for your refund — cash or e-transfer. No appointment, no app, no service fee.

Why people use it

Twenty minutes back in your day.

Tag your bag at the counter or in the drive-thru. Leave it with us. We sort and count using our Tomra Essential Line — same equipment, same accuracy as if you stood there yourself. Then you come back any time we're open and collect your refund — cash or e-transfer.

For households with a garage corner of empties, this is the fastest way to clear it. Most Drop & Go bags are ready by the next business day.

Get directions Call (780) 962-0120

How it works

1
Grab a tag at the counter.
We'll hand you a Drop & Go tag. Write your name and phone number on it.
2
Drop the bag with us.
Counter or drive-thru — wherever's faster. You're back in your truck in under two minutes.
3
We sort it within 24–48 hours.
Tomra Essential Line counts every container by type. Faster and more accurate than hand-sorting.
4
Come back for your refund.
Call ahead at (780) 962-0120 and we'll have your envelope ready at the counter.

Drop & Go vs. the alternatives

Which option is actually faster?

Drop & Go

~ 2 min visit

✓ Full refund, no fee
✓ Cash or e-transfer
✓ Drive-thru friendly
· Pick up cash next visit

Counter service

~ 10 min visit

✓ Full refund, no fee
✓ Cash on the spot
· Wait while we count
· Standing room only

App pickup (e.g. SkipTheDepot)

0 min visit

✗ 30% service fee
· e-Transfer in 48 hrs
· No physical drive-thru
· App account required

Rule of thumb: if your bag is worth more than $30, Drop & Go saves you at least $9 vs. an app pickup. Most household bags clear that easily.

Drop & Go works for businesses too

Got a back-room pile of empties? We'll set up a recurring account.

Restaurants, breweries, offices, hotels — Drop & Go scales. Drop the bags on your schedule, get a monthly tally, and we pay by cash or e-transfer.

Set up a commercial account

Frequently asked

Common questions about Drop & Go.

How long does counting take?

Most Drop & Go bags are sorted within 24–48 hours. You can call ahead before your next visit so we have your envelope ready at the counter.

Is Drop & Go free?

Yes. No service fee, no account, no deductions. You get the full Alberta deposit for every container — cash, paid out when you return.

How is this different from SkipTheDepot?

SkipTheDepot keeps 30% of your refund. Drop & Go at our counter is 100% your money. The trade-off is you have to drop off the bag yourself; SkipTheDepot picks it up. If you're driving by anyway, Drop & Go is the better economics.

Can I drop off at the drive-thru?

Absolutely — Drop & Go works through any of our three drive-thru windows. You don't have to come inside.

Do I need an appointment?

No. Walk in or drive up any time we're open. Bring your bag, grab a tag, you're done.

What if my count seems off?

Talk to us. The Tomra Essential Line counts every container by type, so we can show you exactly what was in the bag. If anything's missing, we'll make it right.