Over 3,700 customers have sent in an Applaud for their local Depot - and they're still rolling in! Applaud a Depot features a quick survey designed to give kudos to the hardworking staff in our industry. Throughout the year, we will draw winners from the submissions to award customers sending in the Applauds, as well as the Depots they have Applauded! So far, we have celebrated 30+ winning Depots and their corresponding customers. Be sure to get your name in the next draw! Head to findadepot.ca and click on your local Depot to start your Applaud.
Take a look at our past events below!
Vecova Bottle Depot (Calgary) - March 2023
On March 18, 2023 the ABDA recognized the Vecova Bottle Depot for the first “Applaud a Depot” event of 2023.
Strathcona Bottle Depot (Edmonton) - September 2022
On August 26, a group of staff, family, local dignitaries, and their valued customers gathered at the Strathcona Bottle Depot to re-ignite the Applaud a Depot Program after being paused due to Covid since early 2020.
Stony Plain Bottle Depot - December 2019
On December 11, the community of staff, local dignitaries and media, and their winning customer came together to celebrate the positive impact of the Depot.
Innisfree Bottle Depot - December 2019
On December 6, a gathering of current and past owners, the village’s mayor, and long-time customers came together to celebrate the community impact of the Depot.
Thorsby Bottle Depot - December 2018
Mayor Rod Raymond, councillor Ivor Foster and MLA Mark Smith congratulated the Depot over lunch with a certificate of recognition for being an integral part of the community
Airdrie Bottle Depot - December 2018
It was great to see the support of the team, with 4 coaches and 3 players joining Denise and the Depot staff, along with Mayor Peter Brown at the event.
Beddington Bottle Depot (Calgary) - December 2018
Beddington’s customer, Brad, owns a local business that has been serviced by the Depot for years
Leduc Bottle Depot - October 2018
The Leduc Bottle Depot received some warm words as one of their customers was the most recent draw winner in the Applaud a Depot program. Their customer, Terri, left comments indicating that their “customer service is phenomenal, and staff are always pleasant.”
Drumheller Bottle Depot - August 2018
The Drumheller Bottle Depot is operated by the Drumheller and Region Transition Society (DARTS), and also partners with other charities in the area to offer container donation bins around town for residents to conveniently donate to these agencies.
Happy Can Bottle Depot (Calgary) - June 2018
Appy Bhullar and his family are celebrating their 10-year anniversary as owners of Happy Can this year and are committed to partners such as Recycle For Life and KidSport as well as their loyal customers across Calgary.
Plus II Bottle Depot (Grande Prairie) - April 2018
April mentioned the importance of the Bottle Depot to produce the funds needed to accomplish her mandate, to help families at risk and lower income in need. She mentioned the other non-profit organizations she works with to support each other through the Bottle Depot to fund their efforts.