Raise Money With a Bottle Drive in Calgary
Finding ways to raise money isn’t always quick or easy. However, North Hill Bottle Depot has an effective solution for you: a bottle drive in Calgary with us! Whether you need to kick-start a fundraiser or need to raise money for a team or organization, our team is here to help. Bottle drives are a great way to give back and to support your community and/or organization. At North Hill Bottle Depot in Calgary, we have been contributing to our community by partnering up with local organizations and charity groups for bottle drives for 45 years! We proudly do bottle drive fundraisers with charities, schools, sports teams, Scouts, Girl Guides and any other community group looking to fundraise.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Collect empty beverage containers with the help of friends or coworkers.
- Return the empty bottles and cans to a bottle depot
- Get a cash return from the bottle depot
- Use the money for the cause you are raising money for
- Hand out flyers to neighbours or local businesses.
- Promote online and through social media
- Use word of mouth by telling your family, friends, and coworkers
- Decide your method of collection: door to door or a location for bottles drop off
- Choose the collection area and central meeting location
- Advertise your bottle drive. Examples of advertising include flyers, online, word of mouth, and calling local businesses.
- Delegate duties for volunteers (drivers, collectors, advertisers)
Steps to remember when you’re setting up your own bottle drive:

Step 1: Choose a Date

Step 2: Advertise
Consider using all social media platforms to inform residents of the date and time of your Bottle Drive. You can pick up door hangers from North Hill Bottle Depot or download door hangers to place in your community and to increase your audience.

Step 3: Collect

Step 4: Refund

Click to DOWNLOAD a free door hanger from Alberta Depot to let people know when you’re coming by. If they would like to give you bottles and cans, they can always leave a bag, box, or pile on their front steps, porch, or space with the hanger attached for you.
To book your bottle drive, please contact us by phone at 403-277-1655 or by email at info@northhillbottledepot.ca.

Keep Calgary Clean
North Hill Bottle Depot in Calgary offers fair prices for bottle return and recycling with drop-off or pick up options.