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Ontario Grocers, Beer Store Team Up on Empties Return

11/27/2025

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Ontario grocers and The Beer Store reached an agreement to let consumers return alcohol empties at Beer Store locations.
The deal aims to prevent disruptions to the Ontario Deposit Return Program by clarifying collection roles and addressing environmental advocates' calls for more return points.
Grocers will not collect empties.
Brewers must provide recycling points within 10 kilometers for most residents.

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Story summary

Ontario grocers and The Beer Store reached an agreement to let consumers return alcohol empties at Beer Store locations.
The deal aims to prevent disruptions to the Ontario Deposit Return Program by clarifying collection roles and addressing environmental advocates' calls for more return points.
Grocers will not collect empties.
Brewers must provide recycling points within 10 kilometers for most residents.