Hello Friends of Columbia Bottle Depots, We have exciting news! The Kirschner Depot will be relocating to 1936 Kent Road, Kelowna, BC, V1Y-7S1 in early December of 2018. There are no plans to stop services to customers at the moment and management is expecting a smooth transition into the new … Read more about The Kirschner Depot is Moving!
Kelowna Job Fair – Come visit us on October 3, 2018!
Columbia Bottle Depots will be at the Kelowna Job Fair at the Delta Grand Hotel Kelowna (located at 1310 Water Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y-9P3) on October 3, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Come visit us to talk about a potential career at Columbia Bottle Depots and to grab some sweet swag! … Read more about Kelowna Job Fair – Come visit us on October 3, 2018!
Returning Containers Sends Rutland Elementary Students Camping!
Columbia Bottle Depots are very proud to be a part of Rutland Elementary School's ongoing Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling program. Rutland Elementry School's goal this year was to send all students who participated in the bottle drivers to camp. They have met their goal! Rutland Elementary … Read more about Returning Containers Sends Rutland Elementary Students Camping!
Other Flexible Plastic Packaging Now Accepted!
Hello Friends of Columbia Bottle Depot! Good news from the recycling front: Starting on June 1, 2018, Recycle BC is introducing a pilot project to collect a new type of material: Other Flexible Plastic Packing. Columbia Bottle Depots are lucky enough to be a part of a handful of depots around … Read more about Other Flexible Plastic Packaging Now Accepted!
Return-It to Win-It Contest Starts June 15, 2018! Win up to $25,000 cash!
Encorp's annual Return-It to Win-It Contest starts on June 15, 2018. Come into any of our three conveniently located Columbia Bottle Depots in Kelowna, BC starting on June 15, 2018 to pick up a scratch ticket when you return your refundables. You could win up to $25,000 cash or one of 5,000 gift … Read more about Return-It to Win-It Contest Starts June 15, 2018! Win up to $25,000 cash!
Columbia Bottle Depots Are Officially 5 Star Depots!
Columbia Bottle Depot is very proud to officially be a part of Encorp Pacific (Canada)'s 5 Star Depot Program. What does this mean? As per Encorp Pacific (Canada): "Like the hotel industry where a 5 Star designation assures the hotel guest of an exemplary standard of service, cleanliness, … Read more about Columbia Bottle Depots Are Officially 5 Star Depots!
Depots Closed for Good Friday and Easter Sunday
Hello Friends of Columbia Bottle Depot! Please note that all three depots will be closed on Friday, March 30, 2018 and Sunday, April 1, 2018 for Good Friday and Easter Sunday. We will be open for regular hours on Saturday, March 31, 2018 and back to business as usual on Monday, April 2, 2018 from … Read more about Depots Closed for Good Friday and Easter Sunday
Kelowna Class Helps “Return-It”
Hello Friends of Columbia Bottle Depots, Check out the link below about a very special Grade 7 class from Rutland Middle School who helped make their school a lot more environmentally friendly. … Read more about Kelowna Class Helps “Return-It”
Employee Contest: “Guess Your Impact”
Columbia Bottle Depot held a contest for employees at all three depots. All the employees were given a chance to "Guess Your Impact" for each depot and all the depots combined. Our employees were given a task to guess how many refundable beverage containers were recycled in 2017 at the depot that … Read more about Employee Contest: “Guess Your Impact”
Heroes of Diversability: Columbia Bottle Depot
KelownaNow has written a great article on the amazing partnership between Columbia Bottle Depot and Pathways Diverse Abilities. Please click here to read the full article. … Read more about Heroes of Diversability: Columbia Bottle Depot