Beverage Container Refunds - Program Changes

The Government of Prince Edward Island has transitioned its Beverage Container Program to an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model effective April 1, 2026, affecting deposits and refunds on cans, bottles and other beverage containers.

This new EPR model means companies that make or sell products, like beverage containers, are responsible for what happens to them after you're done using them. The new model for the program will give more money back to Islanders who return their used containers to depots. The program will now be run by a non-profit industry association set up by the beverage container industry for this purpose. 

Encorp Atlantic has been chosen as the producer responsibility organization (PRO) for PEI. Information and updates are available on Encorp's website at Worth the Return / Ca vaut le retour

Where will I drop off my bottles and cans?

PEI's beverage container depots will operate as normal, however they will work with the industry association rather than the government. A map to existing beverage container return depots can be found here maps.

What other EPR models exist in PEI?

There are nine other EPR models in operation in PEI. This covers lead acid batteries, oil/glycol, electronics, agricultural plastics, pharmaceuticals, medical sharps, lights/lamps, paint, and rechargeable and single-use batteries. This includes the following:

• Agricultural Waste - Cleanfarms
• Electronics Recycling - Recycle My Electronics™
• Paint Recycling - Product Care Recycling
• Light Recycling - Product Care Recycling
• Batteries - Call2Recycle