From 5 cents to 10 cents: Quebec changes its deposit system for cans
All containers, including standard 355-millimetre cans, which used to have a five-cent deposit value, are now worth 10 cents. The only exception is large glass bottles, like wine bottles, which can now be returned for a 25 cent return.
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![Along with bottles and cans, Return-It has been accepting old clothing for recycling since 2019. A cashier hands back change to a customer as bottles sit on a table in a blue bassin.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.6483674.1684585130!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/bottle-deposits-going-up.jpg)
All containers, including standard 355-millimetre cans, which used to have a five-cent deposit value, are now worth 10 cents. The only exception is large glass bottles, like wine bottles, which can now be returned for a 25 cent return.