Retailers

Welcome to the Retailer Portal.

Modernization and expansion of the system of deposit-refund is continuing and Quebec retailers are essential contributors to the success of this reform.

Here are some important pieces of information:

According to the Regulations for the development, implementation and financial support of a deposit-refund system for certain containers , there are two categories of retailers: 1) covered retailers and 2) non-covered retailers.

Targeted retailers 

As of November¹, 2023, only retailers whose sales area exceeds 375 m² (4036 ft²) are required to take back returnable beverage containers.
If you're an affected retailer , you've come to the right place. Register on the Retailer portal below to participate in the recovery of returnable beverage containers. Note that any targeted retailer selling returnable beverage containers who has not yet registered withQBCRA is required to do so by creating an account below.

Non-targeted retailers

Retailers with a sales area of 375 m² (4036 ft²) or less are no longer required to take back returnable beverage containers. However,QBCRA offers them the possibility of continuing to do so for a transitional period. If you wish to do so, you must first complete theVoluntary Participation Agreement for the recovery of redeemable containers (non-targeted retailers March^1, 2025) found in the Retailers portal below.
If you no longer wish to take back redeemable containers, you must also go to the Retailer portal below. In your profile, right-click on your company name and check "no" to the question "Do you wish to continue taking back returnable containers from March^1, 2025?".

Our team is available to answer your questions and respond to your comments. Contact us at 1 877 CANETTE 2, or at [email protected]