Argenteuil residents looking for a place to return their empty beverage containers under the recently expanded return deposit program in Québec can take them back to a redemption centre in Lachute.
Since March 1, Consignaction, the Québec container return deposit program, has included all plastic beverage containers from 100 millilitres to two litres, in addition to the aluminum beverage containers from 100 millilitres to two litres and ready-to-drink beverage cans, including juices, sparkling and flavoured waters, beer, and cocktails.
Standard deposit rates are set at 10 cents for all containers, except for glass bottles and containers 500 millilitres or more, which are consigned at 25 cents.
In Lachute, the containers can be returned to the Consignaction redemption centre at 470 avenue Bethany, located between Wendy’s and Mondou pet supplies.
In June 2022, the Québec government issued a regulation mandating that the Québec deposit system be modernized.
The third and final phase of changes to Consignaction are scheduled to take effect on March 1, 2027, and will include all 100 millilitre glass ready-to-drink containers up to two litres, such as bottles of wine, cider, spirits, and all other beverages. Multi-layer cardboard ready-to-drink containers will then also be included with the same size restrictions.
