Edmonds Return-It Depot - Burnaby, British Columbia

Arvin T.

I do not like this Korean group running this return it depot. If you ask questions, they will talk behind you and also, right in front of you in Korean. My wife speaks and understands basic level Korean and with their tone and mumbling, we knew they were bickering about us. When my wife asked in Korean, “what? Is something wrong?” They fumbled and said nothing nothing. It was hilarious.
They will always count less and it is embarrassing that we’ll have to argue about 10-20 cents.
Another highly objectionable act is that they don’t accept certain tetra packs and bottles, which is fine, but they will not return it to us but without even asking, very quickly dump them in a bin that they have kept right next to the cashier counter. You’d be embarrassed to ask for them as you could take them to Safeway or other stores where you bought them from and get the refund, but these lowly guys will keep it in the bin making it embarrassing for you to ask them back, and they will return them to stores and keep that refund in their pocket. Very cheap act and even though I know it or others may have noticed it, we will not say anything as it’s just a cheap act and even cheaper and embarrassing to point it out and start a quarrel for 30-50 cents.
It’s always stinky-wet and dirty.
I went with my counted bottles and tetra packs of 71 but I received $6 and 10 cents. Where did the rest one dollar went? I didn’t think it’s worth arguing about it as I gave them the alms they “want” by counting less. Interestingly, they will never count extra, but will always undercount. Shame!!
I lived in Korea for 11 years and I know Koreans are not this cheap. But this group of Korean guys running this return-it depot are as cheap and dirty as the inside environment seems and smells like.

Justin C.

Moved to a new location on Kingsway. Love that they have return it express now. Everything is counted correctly in a timely manner. People there are nice!

Garfield Y.

They moved to a new place. It’s much cleaner now but further away.

W S.

Clean but only give 8 cents for beer cans. Rip off. If it’s close to you I guess it’s worth not going somewhere else but if you have a lot go to the depot on Braid just south of Brunette. Full refund and very friendly.

Thomas Z.

used to be close to my home like, 500m. And now it's 750m away! Ridiculous! I'm not happy... 😂😂😂😂😂

D C.

Been here two times: The first time, they gave me less refunds, and I let it go because it was not a huge amount but felt gypped (they quickly dump your cans in the back so you can't complain).
The second time, I had some beer cans and apparently found out this place does not give full refund on beer cans. My bad for not knowing and seeing the sign, but it was fine for me to inquire (and now I know, no big deal, right?)
Instead I get a full on attitude from the Korean young guy. Told me to read the slip of paper he pushed my way and I told him I did and will just take my bottles back (knowing I can get full refund elsewhere). Then the attitude continues with the "you didn't read the slip of paper" and "I don't need your dollar anyways" and proceed to throw the bottles back at me after I insisted on taking the bottles back (he tried not giving it back and didn't want to give me the money either). The girl who is doing the cashier job is clueless too. Overall extremely rude and excessive (and they didn't think I understand Korean and what they were saying between themselves, which made it worse).

If you don't mind the 20% cut (steeper than a mortgage rate) on beer cans, go here, if you don't want to take the attitude or being cheated by the "miscounting," take your cans and your "dollar" elsewhere.
(I recommend the friendly Braid return depot. Also run by Koreans, friendly, the lady always thank you for recycling.)

tchanrosewood

Fast returns. They have hand wash area.

Darcey K.

The owner is very friendly and helpful. He tries to keep it clean. It gets very busy here. There are a few free parking spots on site but there is also free street parking