# BCMB DepotLink — BCMB DepotLink

> Scan beverage containers for refund eligibility and manage depot operations. (iPhone/iPad app by BCMB.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bcmb-depotlink/id1494777910 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BCMB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494777909)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-08-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bcmb-depotlink/id1494777910/reviews.md

## What is BCMB DepotLink?

Alberta's Beverage Container Management Board (BCMB) is a not-for-profit organization formed by representatives of Alberta beverage manufacturers, depots and the public (environmental organizations, municipalities and interested citizens).

The BCMB is charged with the responsibility of regulation and delivering Alberta's beverage container system.

This app can help Albertans by:
- Scanning containers to see if they are eligible for refund at an Alberta Depot.
- Resources to communicate with the BCMB.

This app can help Alberta Depots by:
- Scanning containers to see if they are eligible for refund at an Alberta Depot.
- Checking QMS tickets.
- Creating QMS tickets.
- Accessing the QMS Help Center.
- Signing into multiple QMS accounts.
- Receiving push notifications about QMS tickets.

This app requires the following three permissions:
- Camera: to scan containers.
- Phone: to send push notifications.
- Storage: to upload files.

## Key features

- Scan containers for refund eligibility
- Communicate with BCMB
- Check QMS tickets
- Create QMS tickets
- Access QMS Help Center
- Receive QMS ticket notifications

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bcmb-depotlink/id1494777910/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don’t download this trash

*2025-04-21, version 2.5*

Completely useless app.  It is absolutely not true that Albertans can use this app to scan containers to check if they are eligible to get a refund for them or for “resources to communicate with the BCMB”. Not sure why you would write that in the description when you can’t use the app in such a way.

Clearly people even working at bottle depots don’t have/aren’t aware of this Alberta Depot email account that’s required to sign in!! You should make this clear in the app description - the first thing that should be written in the description is a notice letting people know that they need to have an Alberta Depot email account in order to be able to use the app!

### 1/5 — Scanner behind login??

*2024-04-21*

I used this app to check if an item.could be refunded, now you move that behind a login, for what purpose, this app was great till then. Now it's useless!

### 1/5 — Useless

*2024-04-13, version 2.1*

I agree with the other reviewer. I used this app all the time. It was easy to use & accurate. Now you want my personal gmail account & a sign-in to track me?? You’re crazy if you think people are going to do that. Ridiculously frustrating

### 1/5 — Depot employee for several years and now I can’t use this invaluable resource

*2024-03-02, version 2.0*

What is an alberta depot account? Ridiculous, this app was extremely useful for new or uncommon items to quickly identify while doing an order and now it’s unusable because I don’t have an account of some kind? And why not let customers use it? I recommended it constantly, it helped people, especially those from out of province, identify items we take before bringing in bags of random recycling.  And I’m definitely not attaching my private gmail account to it.  Very poor decision… probably got complaints from sketchy depots frustrated that customers knew better than their poorly trained (or deceptive) staff 🤷‍♂️

### 1/5 — Nothing for the public

*2024-02-27, version 2.0*

Nothing available in app for public, despite description.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t scan barcode

*2023-12-03, version 1.7*

This app doesn’t actually scan the barcode, you have to enter the numbers from the upc manually

### 1/5 — New update ruined it

*2023-05-31, version 1.6*

In old version of the app any user could use the scanner to check if a bottle is refundable. New update moved the scanner behind the login screen, and you will need to be a depot owner to get a account. The update made the app useless for everyone else.

### 1/5 — No way to retrieve forgotten password

*2023-05-01, version 1.5*

The app is very basic. There are only 2 options: scan a barcode and login to your account. However, there is no way to retrieve a forgotten password.

## Frequently asked questions about BCMB DepotLink

### What can BCMB DepotLink do for Albertans?

BCMB DepotLink allows Albertans to scan beverage containers to check if they are eligible for a refund at an Alberta Depot. It also provides resources for communicating with the BCMB.

### What features does BCMB DepotLink offer for Alberta Depots?

Alberta Depots can use BCMB DepotLink to scan containers for refund eligibility, check and create QMS tickets, access the QMS Help Center, sign into multiple QMS accounts, and receive push notifications for QMS tickets.

### What permissions does BCMB DepotLink require?

BCMB DepotLink requires camera access for scanning containers, phone access for sending push notifications, and storage access for uploading files.

### Is BCMB DepotLink available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, BCMB DepotLink is supported on iPhone and iPad, but support for Android devices is not specified.

### How often is BCMB DepotLink updated?

The latest version of BCMB DepotLink is 2.7, and it was last updated on February 23, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.

### What is the age rating for BCMB DepotLink?

BCMB DepotLink has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does BCMB DepotLink have ads?

No, BCMB DepotLink does not contain advertisements, as indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being false.

### Can I use BCMB DepotLink offline?

The app requires camera and potentially phone permissions for its core functions, suggesting that an internet connection may be necessary for scanning and communication features. Offline functionality is not explicitly mentioned.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.0 — 2026-08-06

- New app icon and updated branding
  - New splash screen on launch
  - Fixes for ticket submission and the ticket details screen
  - Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 2.7 — 2026-02-23

Maintenance update. Minor internal improvements.

### 2.6 — 2025-09-08

Maintenance update. Minor internal improvements.

### 2.5 — 2024-12-18

Changed app name

### 2.4 — 2024-12-04

Fixed scan barcode issues and changed logo

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