Since rules around returning empties at grocery stores in Montreal have become completely restricted, you've likely been tossing all those cans and bottles into a recycling bin until further notice. For the next three weeks, however, you should stockpile them for when you can donate the deposit proceeds to charity.
Starting tomorrow, May 16, and running for two more Saturdays after that, Montreal grocery stores like IGA, Metro and Super C will be setting up drop-off points for all cans and bottles normally accepted for despoits, and all the money raised will be going to support three charities: Moisson Montreal, Les Valoristes and The Charles-Bruneau Foundation.
Starting tomorrow, here's where you can drop off your returnables from 10 am to 4pm:
- IGA extra Famille Godin Pointe-aux-Trembles
13155 Rue Sherbrooke E, Pointe-aux-Trembles (QC) H1A 1B9 - Super C
8200 Boul. Pie-IX, Montreal (QC) H1Z 4P1 - IGA extra Pierre Leduc Supermarket inc.
2820 Rue de Salaberry, Montreal (QC) H3M 1L3 - Metro Plus Côte-Vertu
740 Boul. Côte-Vertu Ouest # 134, Saint-Laurent (QC) H4L 5C8 - Super C
7401 Boul. Newman, LaSalle (QC) H8N 1X3 - IGA extra Vallée
2800-2999 Rue remembrance, Lachine (QC) H8S 1X8 - Quartier des Spectacles
Corner Boul. De Maisonneuve O and Rue Jeanne-Mance, Montreal (QC)
Earth Day may have come and gone, but the Quebecois organization for it continues to hold regular events like these throughout the calendar year. If you won't be available to drop off any cans or bottles this weekend, consider checking back in on the event's website before the next two weekends to drop off cans and bottles, knowing that it will be going to a good cause.
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