Columbia Bottle Depots has been in partnership with Pathways Abilities Society since 2007. Pathways is a non-profit, registered charity, whose mission is "To assist people with disabilities to reach their individual goals and contribute as equal members of community." Columbia Bottle Depots is … Read more about Proud to Help Pathways Abilities Society
November 1, 2019: Beverage Container Deposits are Changing
Hello Friends of Columbia Bottle Depots! Encorp's Return-It program has announced today that as of November 1, 2019 "there will be a 10-cent deposit for all ready-to-drink beverage containers containing soft drinks, juice, water, energy and sport drinks up to and including 1 litre in size. … Read more about November 1, 2019: Beverage Container Deposits are Changing
Family Enterprise of the Year Finalists!
Congratulations to Columbia Bottle Depots and the Cassan Family for being finalists for the Family Enterprise of the Year Award through the Family Enterprise Xchange (FEX)!! The Family Enterprise of the Year Award (FEYA), according the the FEX website, "is unique among business awards in Canada, as … Read more about Family Enterprise of the Year Finalists!
Columbia Bottle Depots is an Award Winning Leader in Sustainability
Columbia Bottle Depots was very proud to received the Call2Recycle 2018 Leader in Sustainability Award. This award is only given to businesses that are top performing participants in their commitment to battery recycling. In 2018 alone, Columbia Bottle Depots was able to contribute close to 5,000 … Read more about Columbia Bottle Depots is an Award Winning Leader in Sustainability
Don’t Want to Sort but Want a Refund?? Express Return-It!
Our 1936 Kent Road Depot in Kelowna, BC offers Return-It Express! Return-It Express is great for people with limited time who don’t want to sort their own product but still want a refund on their applicable recyclables. Please note there is NO FEE associated with this program! The Return-It … Read more about Don’t Want to Sort but Want a Refund?? Express Return-It!
1936 Kent Road Depot Open for Business on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 8:00 am!
Hello Friends of Columbia Bottle Depots! The Kirschner Depot is officially closed, BUT our new location at 1936 Kent Road, Kelowna, BC, V1Y-7S1 will be open for business on December 1, 2018 at 8:00 am. The new space on Kent Road will be able to provide more effective services to customers and we … Read more about 1936 Kent Road Depot Open for Business on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 8:00 am!
Kirschner Depot Moving – UPDATES
Hello Friends of Columbia Bottle Depots! We have an exciting update! The Kirschner Depot will be relocating to 1936 Kent Road, Kelowna, BC, V1Y-7S1 and will be open for business on December 1, 2018 at 8:00 am. The Kirschner depot will be closed from Monday, November 26, 2018 to Friday, November … Read more about Kirschner Depot Moving – UPDATES
The Kirschner Depot is Moving!
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!