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Ontario grocers and The Beer Store agree to shift bottle recycling to brewers, effective Jan. 1, 2026, averting program collapse.
Ontario grocers and The Beer Store have reached a deal allowing retailers to stop collecting beer and wine empties, shifting the responsibility to brewers who must ensure recycling access within 10 kilometres of most residents.
The agreement, effective January 1, 2026, averts a potential collapse of the Deposit Return Program and supports Premier Doug Ford’s plan to expand alcohol sales to more stores.
Consumers will still return containers for deposits at The Beer Store, with grocers reimbursed.
The deal resolves months of tension over space, sanitation, and operational costs, particularly for independents.
The Beer Store will maintain its role in recycling, though its future store count remains uncertain.
Officials called it a win for businesses and consumers, though the financial impact on grocers and potential cost shifts to shoppers are unclear.
Los supermercados de Ontario y The Beer Store acuerdan transferir el reciclaje de botellas a los cerveceros, a partir del 1 de enero de 2026, evitando el colapso del programa.