Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation

Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation (ABCRC) operates the collection and recycling of more than 130,000 different types of regulated, non-refillable beverage containers sold in Alberta. This involves transporting and processing used beverage containers from 217 independently owned depots located throughout Alberta. ABCRC strives to continuously improve the return rates on all beverage containers while promoting the environmental, economic and social benefits of recycling. ABCRC operates under not-for-profit provisions as the agent for beverage manufacturers in Alberta. Their mandate is to be the agent for the beverage manufacturers to operate a common collection system for registered containers; be responsible for recycling non-refillable beverage containers; comply with the Regulation and Beverage Container Management Board (BCMB) bylaws; and promote the economic and efficient collection of non-refillable beverage containers. Their Board of Directors consists of representatives of beverage manufacturers.

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