Consignaction: Opening of a return site in the Rivière-des-Prairies borough Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles (Montreal)

Montreal, January 27, 2025 – In preparation for the second phase of the deposit-refund system modernization, the Quebec Beverage Container Recovery Association (QBCRA)/Consignaction announces that a return site opened at 9128 Perras Boulevard in theRivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Tremblesborough of Montreal. Operating under the Consignaction banner, this return site is equipped with new, high-performance, state-of-the-art equipment. Everything is in place to quickly and efficiently recover larger quantities of returnable beverage containers. 

"QBCRA offers a new experience for returning deposit-bearing beverage containers. This return sites model return sites in terms of customer experience while drawing inspiration from best practices," said Maryse Taupier, Vice President of Network Operations atQBCRA. 

Return site Consignaction

This Consignaction-branded return site is dedicated exclusively to recovery of redeemable beverage containers and offers two services: 1) Single-Unit Return via reverse vending machines and 2) Express Return service, which allows people to drop off a bag of unsorted containers. Another new feature is the ability for people to obtain their refund via the Consignaction mobile app. When making single-unit returns, users can be refunded in cash or by secure electronic means, while those using Express Return are offered electronic refunds only, since the containers are sorted and counted in the days following drop-off. Staff are present on the premises to offer customer service. The return site is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

A hybrid network of return sites 

On the 1stMarch March 2025, the return sites network return sites at least 1,200 sites in Quebec. With the modernization of the deposit-refund system, the network is undergoing a transformation. It is evolving from a model based on returns to retailers to a hybrid model that includes Consignaction and Consignaction+ banners, reserved exclusively for the return of returnable beverage containers, as well as Zone Consignaction return points Zone Consignaction participating retailers. This change is being made in order to handle the anticipated high volumes and achieve the target recovery rate of 90% by 2032. 

Phase 2 – Expansion of deposit-refund to plastic beverage containers 

On March 1, 2025 , as part of the second phase of the modernization of the deposit-refund , all plastic ready-to-drink beverage containers, from 100 ml to 2 L, will be subject to a deposit, such as water, sparkling water and juice bottles. In total, 1.5 billion plastic bottles will be subject to the deposit-refund . It should be noted that the government has postponed the expansion of the deposit-refund covering two categories of beverage containers: 1) glass containers that are not already subject to a deposit, such as wine and spirits bottles, and 2) multi-layer cardboard containers, such as milk and juice cartons. These containers will be subject to a deposit during a third phase that will take effect on March 1, 2027 . 

Consignaction and the Quebec Beverage Container Recycling Association (QBCRA)

Since 2001, Consignaction programs Consignaction promoting recycling among citizens and businesses. Consignaction 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, consignaction 

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For more information, please contact Annie Jolicoeur, [email protected]