What is Bottle Recycling
                     What is Bottle Recycli
ng?
Bottle recycling is the process of 
collecting and reprocessing used bottles 
to reduce waste and conserve resources. 
By recycling bottles, we help prevent 
pollution, save energy, and reduce 
landfill waste. In Calgary, the bottle 
recycling process supports local 
environmental sustainability efforts and 
community engagement.
Benefits of Bot
tle Recycling
Recycling bottles has numerous benefits:
1. Environmental Protection: Reduces 
landfill waste and pollution.
2. Resource Conservation: Saves raw 
materials and energy.
3. Economic Impact: Creates jobs and 
supports local businesses.
4. Community Engagement: 
Encourages responsible waste 
Presemntatnioan gTietlement practices.
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Bottle Recycling Pr
ocess
1. Collection: Bottles are collecte
d from households and business
es.
2. Sorting: Bottles are sorted by t
ype and color.
3. Cleaning: Bottles are cleaned t
o remove any residue.
4. Reprocessing: Cleaned bottles 
are processed into new material
s or products.
5. Manufacturing: Recycled mat
erials are used to create new bo
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ttles or other products.
Bottle Depot H
ours
In Calgary, bottle depots are co
nveniently located to make recy
cling easy. Check the 
bottle depot hours before visi
ting to ensure they are open. M
ost depots operate Monday to S
aturday, with varying hours. For 
specific locations and times, visi
t the local recycling depot we
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Understanding Bottle D
eposits
What is a Bottle D
eposit?
A bottle deposit is a small fee ad
ded to the price of a beverage. Wh
en you return the empty bottle to 
a recycling depot, you receive a re
fund. This system encourages con
sumers to recycle bottles and redu
ces litter. 
Bottle deposits help fund the recyc
ling process 5
 and support environmental initiati
ves
Getting Involved in Bottle R
ecycling
1. Recycle Regularly: Use 
How You Can Make a 
Difference local bottle depots and follow t
heir hours.
2. Educate Others: Share the im
portance of recycling with frien
ds and family.
3. Stay Informed: Check for upd
ates on recycling programs and 
bottle depot changes in Calgary
.
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Support Local Efforts: Participat
e in community recycling events a
nd initiatives