Blog/2026-11-02
November bottle drives in NW Calgary, plus a $200 draw for groups that book
Sage Hill Bottle Depot team
November is a busy month for bottle drives in NW Calgary. Holiday parties, classroom celebrations and family visits fill the recycling bins, and Sage Hill Bottle Depot sets up the whole drive for free. Most Sage Hill drives raise about $600 to $3,000. Book a bottle drive with us this November and you are entered in a draw for an extra $200 from the depot. One winner is announced December 5, 2026. Booking is free, and no purchase is required.
Quick facts — Sage Hill Bottle Depot · 70 Sage Hill Plaza NW, Calgary, AB T3R 0S4 · (403) 275-7003 · Mon–Sat 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Sun 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Book a free November drive
The November $200 bottle drive draw
Book a free bottle drive with Sage Hill this November and you are automatically entered. One winner is announced on December 5, 2026 and receives an extra $200 from the depot. Booking is free, and no purchase is required.
A skill-testing question is required. Full rules are at the depot. For details, call (403) 275-7003.
Send a request on the bottle drives page. We call within one business day to review availability and help you choose a setup. The drive is confirmed after that call.
What Sage Hill sets up for free
Setup does not cost your group anything, and we don't take a cut. Pick the format that fits how your supporters will give:
- Drop-off account at the depot. Supporters bring containers to 70 Sage Hill Plaza NWand say your group's name. We count everything and track it. No sorting, and no volunteers needed at the depot.
- Cube bag at your location. We deliver a large cube bag to your school, church or community space. Families fill it, and we arrange pickup or you bring it back.
- Trailer. Use our trailer to collect from supporters, or host the drive on site. The lot is large enough to host a drive here, and the trailer is part of the free setup.
We don't print flyers or posters. We pay your group within one week of the drive closing, by cheque or e-Transfer. An ongoing account can stay open for months if you want to keep collecting after November. The step-by-step version is in our how to run a bottle drive guide, and the three formats are compared on the bottle drives page.
How much a November drive can raise
There's no limit. Most Sage Hill drives raise about $600 to $3,000 each, and in 2025 the drives run with us raised more than $100,000 for local groups. Alberta pays the deposit on every eligible drink container, and your group keeps the full amount:
| Container | Refund |
|---|---|
| 1 litre or less (cans, most bottles, drink boxes, pouches) | 10¢ |
| Over 1 litre (large bottles, jugs, milk jugs, bag-in-box wine) | 25¢ |
Source: ABCRC Alberta Deposit & CRF Schedule, effective February 1, 2026. The full list of what counts is on our refunds & pricing page.
Our post on how much a bottle drive can raise shows how container counts turn into dollars. Parent councils that want one account for the whole school year can follow the school bottle drive plan.
Groups across NW Calgary
Schools and parent councils, minor hockey and other sports teams, charities, churches, Scouts and Guides, and clubs can book. We're based in Sage Hill and serve Sage Hill, Sherwood (NW Calgary), Kincora, Nolan Hill, Symons Valley Ranch, Evanston, Glacier Ridge, Hidden Valley, Hamptons and Edgemont from 70 Sage Hill Plaza NW, in the Sage Hill Plaza shopping centre off Symons Valley Road and Sage Hill Road. Sherwood here is the NW Calgary community, not Sherwood Park.
If you are coming from Evanston or Nolan Hill, take Symons Valley Road south to Sage Hill Road and turn into the plaza. The drive from Evanston or Nolan Hill is typically 5–10 minutes. We are also a short drive from Citadel, Carrington, Livingston, Panorama Hills and Coventry Hills.
See the communities on our NW Calgary bottle depot page, and directions and hours before you send supporters over.
Dropping off your own containers
A bottle drive is credited when supporters drop off at the depot and say your group's name. If you are returning your own empties and want the refund yourself, you can walk in or stay in the car.
Walk in. Staff carry your containers inside, count them and print a receipt. You collect cash from the in-depot ATM.
Stay in the car (valet). Book a valet drop-off. Pull into the lot and stay in the car. Staff take your bottles, usually in under 2 minutes, so you never go inside, and your refund arrives by Interac e-Transfer within 48 hours. Neighbours have left 2,500+ Google reviews, with a 4.9-star rating. We recommend booking at least a day ahead.
Ready to book a November bottle drive?
Request your bottle drive and tell us your group, preferred dates and setup. We'll call within one business day. Questions? Call (403) 275-7003 or email hello@sagehillbottledepot.ca.
Related: Bottle drives · How to run a bottle drive · How much can a bottle drive raise? · Refunds & pricing · Valet drop-off · Bottle depot NW Calgary
Rates are set under Alberta's deposit program (ABCRC deposit schedule). The November draw is a $200 prize from the depot for one group that books a free bottle drive in November 2026. Confirm details at the counter if anything looks out of date.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who is entered in the November bottle drive draw?
Anyone who books a bottle drive with Sage Hill in November 2026 is entered automatically. Booking is free, and no purchase is required. One winner is announced on December 5, 2026 and receives an extra $200 from the depot. A skill-testing question is required, and the full rules are available at the depot. Call (403) 275-7003 for details.
Does it cost anything to book a November bottle drive?
No. Sage Hill sets up the whole bottle drive for free and doesn't take a cut. You can use a drop-off account at the depot, a cube bag at your location, or a trailer we provide. Send a request and we call within one business day. The drive is confirmed after that call.
How much can a November bottle drive raise?
Most Sage Hill drives raise about $600 to $3,000, and there's no limit. In 2025, drives run with us raised more than $100,000 for local groups. Alberta pays 10¢ for each eligible container of 1 litre or less and 25¢ for each one over 1 litre.
Which NW Calgary groups can book a bottle drive?
Schools, parent councils, sports teams, charities, churches, Scouts and Guides, and clubs can book. Sage Hill serves Sage Hill, Sherwood (NW Calgary), Kincora, Nolan Hill, Symons Valley Ranch, Evanston, Glacier Ridge, Hidden Valley, Hamptons and Edgemont from 70 Sage Hill Plaza NW. Sherwood here is the NW Calgary community, not Sherwood Park.
How do supporters give, and how is the group paid?
Supporters bring empties to 70 Sage Hill Plaza NW, with no sorting needed, and say your group's name. We pay the group within one week of the drive closing, by cheque or e-Transfer.
Can supporters stay in the car for their own refund?
Yes. Valet drop-off is for a personal refund: pull into the lot and stay in the car. Staff take the bottles so you never go inside, and the refund arrives by Interac e-Transfer within 48 hours. To credit a bottle drive, supporters drop off at the depot and say the group's name.