All BCMB hearings are conducted in accordance with the rules as established in the Depot By-law (prior to February 1, 2019, the Beverage Container Depot Operation and Administration By-law). Click the link below to view the by-law on our Governing Documents page.
If you require more information, please contact Brittany Donnan, Hearing Director, at bdonnan@bcmb.ab.ca
There are currently no hearings scheduled.
BCMB hearings are open to the public unless otherwise stated.
Permit 20-BCD-043 – May 2023 Hearing
Hearing Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2023, Thursday, May 4, 2023 and Friday, May 5, 2023
Status: Completed, decision rendered
Permit: 20-BCD-043
Location: Offices of the Environmental Appeal Board, 306 Peace Hills Trust Tower, 10011 – 109 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3S8
Alleged: Section 11(1) of the Beverage Container Recycling Regulation 101/97; Section 10.35 of the Depot By-law; Section 2.7 of Permit No. 20-BCD-043
Contrary To: The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, RSA 2000, cE-12; The Beverage Container Recycling Regulation 101/97; The Depot By-law; The requirements of Permits No. 20-BCD-043
Decision: Decision of the BCMB Hearing Panel, dated July 6, 2023
Decision of the BCMB Hearing Panel: Sanctions, Costs, Publication Matters, dated September 26, 2023
Application for Judicial Review: Following the Hearing Panel’s decision to cancel the depot permit, the Permit Holder applied to the Court of King’s Bench for Judicial Review. The Judicial Review has been scheduled for November 2025.
Application for Stay of Hearing Panel Decision: The Permit Holder applied to the Court of King’s Bench for a stay of the Hearing Panel’s decision to cancel the depot permit until a decision is reached in the Judicial Review. On February 28, 2024, the Court released its decision which can be found below. The application was denied, therefore the permit remains cancelled.
Court Decision: Decision of the Court of King’s Bench, dated February 28, 2024
Discontinuance of Claim: In August 2024, the Permit Holder officially withdrew the application for a judicial review. This matter is considered closed.
Permits 19-BCD-010 & 15-BCD-025 – October 2021 Hearing
Hearing Date: October 20-21, 2021
Status: Completed, decision rendered
Permit: 19-BCD-010 and 15-BCD-025 (now 20-BCD-018)
Location: Zoom Video Conference
Alleged: Section 11(1) of the Beverage Container Recycling Regulation 101/97; Section 10.35 of the Depot By-law
Contrary To: The Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, RSA 2000, cE-12; The Beverage Container Recycling Regulation 101/97; The requirements of Permits No. 19-BCD-010 & 15-BCD-025
Decision: Decision of the BCMB Hearing Panel, dated November 9, 2021
Permit 19-BCD-006 – November 2020 Hearing
Hearing Date: November 19, 2020
Status: Completed, decision rendered
Permit: 19-BCD-006 (formerly 15-BCD-012), 656588 Alberta Ltd.
Location: Private Hearing, via Zoom Videoconference
Alleged: Section 11(1) of the Beverage Container Recycling Regulation 101/97; Section 4.24 of the Beverage Container Depot Operation and Administration By-law
Contrary To: Section 14(2) of the Beverage Container Recycling Regulation 101/97; Section 2.4 of the Operating Permit, 19-BCD-006
Decision: Decision of the BCMB Hearing Panel, dated December 9, 2020
Permit 18-BCD-055 – February 2019 Hearing
Hearing Date: February 4, 2019
Status: Completed, decision rendered
Permit: 18-BCD-055 (formerly 13-BCD-066), 413955 Alberta Ltd.
Location: Offices of the Environmental Appeal Board, 306 Peace Hills Trust Tower, 10011 – 109 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3S8
Alleged: Sections 11(1) and 14(2) of the Beverage Container Recycling Regulation 101/97
Contrary To: Section 4.24 of the Beverage Container Depot Operation and Administration By-law; Section 3(1) of the Operating Permit, 13-BCD-066
Decision: Decision of the BCMB Hearing Panel, dated February 20, 2019
Permit 13-BCD-081 – January 2017 Hearing
Hearing Date: January 27, 2017
Status: Completed, decision rendered
Permit: 13-BCD-081, Alberta Reclaim and Recycling Company Inc
Location: Offices of the Environmental Appeal Board, 306 Peace Hills Trust Tower, 10011 – 109 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3S8
Alleged Contrary To: Sections 11(1), 11(2), 14(1) and 14(2) of the Beverage Container Recycling Regulation and violation of the Terms of their Operating Permit, 13-BCD-081
Decision: Decision of the BCMB Hearing Panel, dated February 16, 2017