ABDA Training Module 4: Depot Training

Contents

• Basic Sorting – ABCRC• ISB packaging and pallet stacking• BCMB Database• CVR Form• ABCRC Audit Process• Progressive Action Policy

Basic Sorting - ABCRC

• Aluminum Cans

• PET

• HDPE

• Glass

• Bi-Metal

Basic Sorting – (cont.)

• Paperboard / Gabletop

• Tetra Brik

• Drink Pouches

• Other Plastics(for 0-1L, contains PET Color, all HDPE, polypropylene, and #3, #6, #7 plastics, for >1L, contains PET color, HDPE color, polypropylene and #3, #6, #7 plastics)

Schedule A (from ABDA-ABCRC Service Agreement)

CRIS Code Beverage Container Colour Sort Shipping Container Standard Units Standard Dozens Bag Tag

1006 Aluminum 0 – 1 Litre Mega-Bag 1800 150 Manila

4003 PET Over 1 Litre Clear & light blue-tint Mega-Bag 300 25 Yellow

4006 PET 0 - 1 Litre Clear & light blue-tint Mega-Bag 960 80 White

4303 HDPE Over 1 Litre Natural Mega-Bag 240 20 Orange4603 Plastics (Other) Over 1 Litre See list below Mega-Bag 264 22 Ft. Green4606 Plastics (Other) 0 – 1 Litre See list below Mega Bag 1500 125 Red

8001 Bag-in-a-Box Mega-Bag

One-Way Bag

108

12

9

1Blue

3003 Glass Over 1 Litre Glass Bag 420 35 Pink3006 Glass 0 – 1 Litre Glass Bag 960 80 Green3501 Ceramics 0 – 1 Litre One-way Bag 12 1 Blue

5003 Tetra Brik Over 1 Litre a. Mega-Bag 36 3 Blue

5006 Tetra Brik 0 – 1 Litre a. Mega-Bag 1200 100 Salmon

6003 Gable Top Over 1 Litre a. Mega-Bag 300 25 Brown

6006 Gable Top 0 – 1 Litre a. Mega-Bag 720 60 Purple

2003 Bi-Metal Over 1 Litre Mega-Bag

One-way Bag

360

36

30

3Blue

2006 Bi-Metal 0 – 1 Litre Mega-Bag

One-way Bag

1200

240

100

20Blue

7006 Drink Pouches 0 – 1 Litre Mega-Bag

One-way Bag1200 100 Blue

7008 Aerosol 0 – 1 Litre One-way Bag 24 2 Blue4023 Key Keg One-way Bag 6 ½ Blue

Clear vs Color PET/HDPE

• Threshold is the light-blue Dasani Bottle

ISB packing

• ISBs can be packed in existing packaging, or packed into “repack” trays. All bottles must be checked for damage and removed if chipped or broken.

Other Containers

• There are three other types of bottles that go to BDL: Sleeman, Steamwhistle and Tree Brewery

• You are also required to purchase broken ISBs, provided they do not pose a safety risk to you or your staff

• These containers must be added as an extra layer on top of your pallet

Pallet Building

• Each layer should have the opposite configuration as the layer underneath.

• Depots are expected to stack 7 layers per pallet unless agreed to with BDL

Finishing off the Pallet

• Affix the label onto the narrow side of the pallet• Secure the top and middle layers with twine or plastic string

BCMB Database

• Tool for checking which beverage containers are registered

• http://breg.bcmb.ab.ca/ username : depot password : collection

BCMB Database (cont.)

• Full instructions can be found in the E-Access Guide, which can be found on the AlbertaDepot.ca Depot section

Container Validation Request Form (CVR Form)

• Formerly known as suspicious container form• Used to identify unregistered containers• Concern is about large loads of containers

from Out of Province, direct from Manufacturer or without deposit paid

• Fill out even if customer leaves, and send to BCMB

• BCMB will alert Depots in the area

CVR (cont.)

CVR (cont.)

ABCRC Audit Process• 3 types of Audits

– Random/Random• Computer-generated audit• Non-Depot specific• Used to measure performance of the system• Cannot be used to extrapolate

– Target/Random• Computer-generated audits• Can be Depot specific • Used to measure performance of a Depot• Can be used to extrapolate on entire load

– Target/Target• Employee-generated audit• Non-depot specific• Used to verify count in a specific bag• Cannot be used to extrapolate

ABCRC Audit Process (cont.)

• 2 Methodologies– Manual Counts• Containers thrown down large tubes with counting

mechanism at the bottom one by one• Mis-sorted containers removed and kept aside

INSERT VIDEO

ABCRC Audit Process (cont.)

– Automated Counts (Aluminum Cans only)• Containers loaded into an AnkerAnderson counting

machine• Crushed containers put down chutes (similar to manual

counts)• Mis-sorted containers removed and kept aside

• INSERT VIDEO

ABCRC Audit Process

• Two Zones– If Actual Count is within 2.5% of Expected Count (count

noted on tag, or if none, Standard Count)• Depot is paid on Expected count

– If Actual Count is more than 2.5% from Expected Count• Depot is paid Deposit and Handling Commission on Actual

Count• Depot is paid Deposit on mis-sorted containers but no

Handling Commission• If bags of the same material stream average over 2.5%,

average is extrapolated over the whole material stream for that load

ABCRC Audit Process (cont.)

• Mis-tagged bags– If more than 50% of containers in bag are of a

different material stream, then tag is changed to the new material stream

– Expected Count is changed to Standard Count of new material stream

- if tag does not match the material stream, or if count is different from Standard Count, write it on all parts of the tag

ABCRC Audit Process (cont.)

• Communications– ABCRC will contact Depot within 1 Business Day of

off-load and identify which bags are being audited – ABCRC will contact Depot within 2 Business Days

of audit to communicate results– Depot has until end of next business day of Depot

Operations to communicate intention if challenging the result

ABCRC Audit Process (cont.)

– If Depot does not communicate intent, it will be assumed that Depot agrees with result

– If Depot challenging the result, it has 3 Business Days to arrange for re-count

– If Depot cannot attend a re-count, the ABDA and/or BCMB can attend on their behalf

– Depot must communicate all intentions by fax or electronically

Depot Progressive Action Policy (PAP)

• PAP is meant to allow the BCMB to take action when Depots are not in compliance with accuracy and reporting for shipments

• There are two ways of entering the PAP:a. Variance in Expected Count of containers in one loadb. Variance over a 3-month rolling period

PAP (cont.)

a. Variance over a load:– Variance Zones for a single shipping container• Zone 1: 0% - 2.5% variance of Actual from Expected• Zone 2: 2.5% - 3.5% variance of Actual from Expected• Zone 3: >3.5% variance of Actual from Expected

– Variance on material stream:• Material stream variance of over 7% of Actual from

Expected in any one audit

PAP (cont.)

• Entrance Criteria– Material Stream Variance of over 7%– 3 month average of audits have per bag variance

of over $2.25

PAP (cont.)

• Movement between Zones– Zone 1 audit results in going down in Levels– Zone 2 audit results in staying at the same Level– Zone 3 audit results in increasing in Level

• Levels– Level 1 : Least Concern used as indication that

something went wrong at Depot– Level 2 : Increased Concern ABDA is now notified– Level 3 : Critical Phase negative audit may mean

BCMB Board review of Depot Permit

PAP (cont.)

• Compliance Fees– When in PAP, Zone 2 and 3 audits result in $200

levy– When in Level 2 or 3 and Zone 2 or 3 audit result,

audit costs are applied on a per bag basis of $50• Grace Period– A 10 day grace period is given in between PAP

audits to give the Depot time to make operational changes

PAP (cont.)

PAP (cont.)