Did You Know?

91% percent of the world’s
plastic is not recycled.
91% percent of the
world’splastic is
not recycled.

Food packaging waste comprises approximately 1/3 of all Canadian household waste, and only 20% is recovered for reuse and recycling.

*Geyer, Roland. (2017, July 19). Science.org

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CLEAN

Containers should be pre-washed, free of leftover food and donated with their correct lid intact.

RETURN

Return containers to the store 12pm to 2pm on weekdays, and 10am to 2pm on weekends.

FEEL GOOD

Each donation received means 1 less container in the landfill! Your participation helps us continue to reduce waste and promote a more circular economy.

PLEASE ENSURE THE CONTAINER:

  1. IS PRE-WASHED & FREE OF All FOOD RESIDUE
  2. HAS A MATCHING LID
  3. HAS A WIDE-MOUTH (NO BOTTLES, SPOUTS, OR PUMPS)
  4. IF PLASTIC, HAS THE FOOD SAFE SYMBOL AND IS DISHWASHER SAFE
  5. HAS NO CRACKS & IS RUST-FREE

YES, PLEASE!

SORRY, WE CAN'T ACCEPT THESE!

Are you still accepting used containers?

We are accepting upcycled container donations in store! However, we are not accepting container donations when we pick up delivery bins.

Please donate containers clean & with a fitting lid to be used over and over again.

How do I return containers and deposit jars?

You can return containers at the store anytime between 9am - 2pm. Keep in mind we do not take egg cartons at this time and we only accept containers that are clean with matching lids.

For deposit jars returned during delivery, simply leave them out for our drivers to pick-up on your next delivery day. Please allow 48 hours for these return credits to appear in your account.

If you have any other questions that weren’t answered here please feel free to reach out to us at hello@nadagrocery.com!

How does the deposit system work?

You can return your deposit jars by leaving them out on your next delivery day. We will collect them and calculate your credits when we drop off your next order. You can also return your deposit jars if you are shopping in store and have the amount added to your credit account instantly.

How is Nada maintaining best practices for sanitation during Covid-19?

Nada team members continue to wear masks at their discretion, but you can be sure to know that we are smiling underneath! If you’d prefer to wear a mask in store we encourage you to do so as well! We offer Nada Express Pick-up and carbon neutral home delivery for online orders and have implemented additional and extensive cleaning procedures to ensure our space is as clean as possible before serving you.

How do I return containers and deposit jars through delivery?

We no longer accept upcycled container donations in returned delivery bins. Please bring them to the store from 9am - 2pm.

For deposit jars returned during delivery, there is no need to email us ahead of time. Simply leave your jars out for our driver to pick-up on your next delivery day. Please allow 48 hours for these return credits to be processed.

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