Despite its reputation, Alberta tops national rankings for recycling return rates

Despite its reputation, Alberta tops national rankings for recycling return rates

Alberta Tops Canada in Beverage Container Recycling Albertans returned more than two billion beverage containers in 2024, earning the province the top spot in Canada and second in North America for recycling. The return rate reached 85 per cent in 2024 which stands well above the national average of 76 per cent. surpassing other provinces like Saskatchewan (84 per cent), B.C. (83), Ontario (75), and Quebec (68). Only the U.S. state of Oregon pos…