deposit-refund modernization: six months after enlargement, public support is confirmed

MONTREAL,Sept.¹, 2025/CNW/ – Six months after Phase 2 of the deposit-refund modernization came into effect, the Quebec Beverage Container Recovery Association (QBCRA)/Consignaction has given a positive assessment of the deposit-refund system. Since March¹, the expansion of the deposit-refund all plastic beverage containers from 100 ml to 2 L has been rolled out in an orderly manner, supported by enthusiastic public participation, the user-friendly Consignaction network that has been set up, and the ongoing commitment of partners in the field, including retailers, equipment manufacturers, and collectors.

Quebecers on the move

Since the inauguration of the very firstConsignaction+ return site Consignaction+ April 2024, the network has grown rapidly: there are now 80 return sites operation across Quebec. More than 300 million redeemable containers have already been returned, including 260 million containers since March¹alone, a figure that demonstrates citizens' commitment when effective and accessible infrastructure is available. To support this growth, more than 74 leases have already been signed for the opening of new facilities in the coming months.

"We are extremely proud to see how citizens have embraced the deposit-refund . Their involvement is having a tangible impact: every container returned shows that together, we can turn a simple gesture into a real collective movement for the environment," saidNormand Bisson, President and CEO ofQBCRA.

The Consignaction mobile app also continues to enjoy significant growth, with nearly 150,000 active users already. It allows users to receive deposit-refund refunds deposit-refund and securely when they return their deposit-bearing beverage containers to return sites or Consignaction+ return sites , and to use the Express Return service. Express Returnservice. Easy to use, it offers a convenient alternative to cash, while allowing users to track their deposit history and manage their refunds in just a few clicks.

"We know that modernizing a system of this magnitude requires agility and constant adjustments. We thank the public for their patience and trust. Our teams are working tirelessly to refine the organization of the network, respond to the concerns expressed and offer citizens an ever more fluid and user-friendly experience," concluded Mr. Bisson.

About Consignaction and the Quebec Beverage Container Recycling Association

Since 2001, Consignaction programs have been promoting recycling among citizens and businesses. Consignaction is the official brand used to promote the activities of the Quebec Beverage Container Recycling Association (QBCRA) to the general public and stakeholders.QBCRA the designated management organization responsible for developing, implementing, financing, and managing the deposit-refund system based on the principle of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). It brings together beverage producers involved in the recovery, reuse, recycling, and recovery of beverage containers in Quebec. For more information, visitwww.consignaction.ca.

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Quebec Beverage Container Recycling Association (QBCRA)/Consignaction

Information :

Elisabeth Larocque-de Freitas, (514) 652-6887, [email protected]