AGCO requires all Ontario grocery liquor licence holders to accept container returns
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) says all grocery store liquor licence holders must join the Ontario Deposit Return Program from 1 January 2026, regardless of their distance from a The Beer Store location. Licensees must accept eligible empty alcohol containers, refund deposits and meet sorting, record-keeping, return and signage requirements.
Grocery liquor licensees newly covered by the rule must prepare to accept eligible returns and refund deposits from 1 January 2026.