ABDA Training Module 3: Depot Binder

Disclaimer

This Training Guide is meant to provide an overview of the information necessary for new and existing Depot owners on Depot Operations. All owners should read over all documents provided by the previous owner and the Alberta Bottle Depot Association (ABDA).

If you ever have any questions, comments or concerns in regards to any part of the industry, please do not hesitate to contact the ABDA at (780) 454-0400 or at info@albertadepot.ca

Layout

• Green Tabs– General Business Aides

• Yellow Tabs– Industry Related Rules, Regulations

and Contracts

Unit 1: Business Plan

• Definition of Business• Legal Descriptions• Situation Analysis• Marketing• Organizational Structure• Operations• Financial Data

Unit 2: Operations

• Product Flow• Customer Traffic Patterns• Cleanliness• Technology

Unit 3: Human Resources

• Wages– Overtime

• Workers Compensation• Leave of Absences• Terminations & ROEs• Government Assistance to find

workers

Unit 4: Financial Information

• Uniform Code of Accounts• Payroll• Profit/loss statements• Cash control• Inventory control• Financial stats

Unit 5: Marketing

• Marketing Mix• Situation analysis• Market assessment

Unit 6: Writing Proposals

• Why should you write proposals?• When you should write?• Key components of proposals

Unit 7: Quality Management

• Quality Systems• Quality Principles• Quality Practices

*usually overlooked.

Unit 8: Small Business Awards

• Industry Awards– ABDA Award– BCMB Award– ABCRC Award

• Local Chambers of Commerce

Units 9: Appendices

• Acknowledgements• Contact Information• Container Count & Deposit Refund• Depot Inspection Form• Employee Hours• Employee Warning• Equipment Operator Checklist• R-Bill• Truck Driving Log• Industry Acronyms• References

Unit 10: Legislations and Regulations(yellow tabs)

Federal Government:1. Canada Revenue Agency2. Employment Insurance3. Federal Labour Standards4. Hiring Foreign Workers

Unit 10 (cont.)

Provincial Government:5. Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act RSA 2000, Part 96. Beverage Container Recycling Regulation7. Alberta Occupational Health & Safety Code8. Alberta Employment Standards9. Workers Compensation Board of Alberta10. Municipal Bylaws

Unit 10 (cont.)

BCMB12. BCMB Depot Permit Application Information13. BCMB Depot Permit Application Review Policy14. BCMB Depot Application and Operation Criteria for Beverage Container Depots15. BCMB Administrative Bylaw16. BCMB General Bylaws17. BCMB Operating Permit18. BCMB Depot Owners’ Guide to Compliance

Unit 10 (cont.)

• 19. BCMB Collection System Agent Guide to Compliance

• 20. BCMB Handling Commission Procedure• 21. BCMB Appeal Policy• 22. BCMB Progressive Action Policy• 23. BCMB Uniform Code of Accounts

Compliance Policy• 24. Uniform Code of Accounts (UCA)• 25. UCA Instruction Manual• 26. ABDA/ABCC Operating Agreement• 27. ABDA/ABCRC Service Agreement

Unit 10 (cont.)

Other Resources:28. Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission Operating Guidelines29. BCMB Product Registration Package30. Alberta Association for Community Living31. Reserved