Return-It Express & GO Station Added to King George Boulevard Superstore
Surrey residents have another convenient location to recycle their used beverage containers with Return-It's new automated Express & GO Station at the Superstore on King George Hwy.
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The Express & GO station is part of Return-It's ongoing commitment to building a circular economy and making recycling more accessible for communities across BC. With a quick and easy drop-off process, the station offers Surrey residents a simple and user-friendly way to return their empty beverage containers and get their deposit refunds. Co-locating at the Superstore provides convenient opportunities for people to recycle as part of their daily routine.
'We're excited to announce the launch of a new Express & GO station in Surrey, ' said Cindy Coutts, President and CEO of Return-It. 'At Return-It, our goal is to make recycling as simple and convenient as possible. By working with trusted retail partners, we can integrate sustainable action into daily life by offering secure return locations where people shop.'
Using the new Express & GO station to recycle empty beverage containers is quick and easy. All residents need to do is create a free Express account at express.return-it.ca, place unsorted containers in a sealed clear/transparent bag, print a label at the station and place the bag in the station. Return-It will sort, count the containers and refund the deposit to your Express account within 10 business days, which can be redeemed via e-Transfer or cheque, and can also be donated to local charities.
'We're pleased to welcome another Return-It Express & GO station to Surrey,' said Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke. 'Expanding access to free and convenient recycling services for beverage containers supports our city's sustainability goals and gives residents more opportunities to take part in building a cleaner, greener community.'
Surrey is one of the fastest‑growing cities in British Columbia — and is projected to surpass Vancouver as the province's largest city by 2029. The addition of accessible recycling options like the new Express & GO station is vital to meet rising demand, ensure environmental stewardship, and support Surrey's rapid urban expansion.
'We look forward to opening more Express & GO stations in collaboration with community-minded and retail partners, to ensure all BC residents have convenient access to recycling services, ' added Cindy Coutts.
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Return-It leads the way in extended producer responsibility in Canada, having recycled over 1.3 billion containers in 2024 and contributing to the reduction of 123.5 thousand tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 e) from being released into the atmosphere. From aluminum cans to plastic bottles, drink boxes, gable tops, and bag-in-a-box, Return-It accepts a wide range of beverage containers for recycling.
About Return-It
Return-It is an industry owned, not-for-profit, product stewardship agency with beverage container management as its core business. Its mandate is to develop, manage and improve systems to recover used beverage packaging and end-of-life products from consumers to ensure they are properly recycled and diverted from the natural environment. This work includes the development and implementation of initiatives that provide new solutions to reduce waste. Visit Return-it.ca for more information.
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