Rochman said B.C.'s move to apply a 10-cent deposit on milk and milk-alternative containers should result in more of them being recycled, meaning they won't end up in landfills or as ocean pollution.

Photo by Tyee staff. Two years ago when the B.C. government introduced a deposit on milk and similar containers it shifted a $22.9-million-a-year cost onto consumers.

On Feb. 1, British Columbians can recycle their rinsed and empty ready-to-drink milk and plant-based beverage containers at one of the 170 Return-It collection sites in the province. They will also ...

MUNICIPAL debate over whether to support the inclusion of milk and milk substitute beverage containers in the provincial deposit-refund system continued at two council meetings last week.

Modified milk beverages — including oat, soy and almond milk — were not previously eligible for a 10-cent deposit refund. The new option comes after an amendment to B.C.’s Recycling Regulation.

Advocates for reducing plastic pollution and people who rely on empty beverage containers to pay bills or raise funds are applauding B.C.'s move to add milk and milk-alternative containers to its ...