Community & Social Impact
Recycling That Creates
Real Impact.
Every box collected supports landfill diversion, community engagement, and meaningful employment opportunities through our partnership with Goodwill.
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150,000+
lbs Diverted
2.5M+
Containers Recovered
400+
Retail Locations
Our Story
Why Recycling Is Dope Exists
When we started collecting cannabis packaging in 2020, we quickly learned that most of it was ending up in landfill. There was no national program. No infrastructure. No easy way for consumers to do the right thing — even when they wanted to.
What began as a simple recycling initiative has grown into Canada's largest cannabis recycling network, connecting retailers, producers, consumers, and community partners to create real environmental and social impact. Recycling is Dope exists because doing the right thing should be easy.
Social Impact Partner
Why Every Box Matters
Behind every Recycling is Dope collection program is a Goodwill Industries of Alberta employee helping process and prepare materials for recycling.
Goodwill Industries of Alberta has been an important partner throughout our journey, helping create meaningful employment opportunities while supporting the processing and preparation of materials for recycling.
Employment Impact
👷
Meaningful Employment
Every collection bin processed creates work for Goodwill employees — people with disabilities and barriers to work building real careers.
♻️
Material Processing
Materials are sorted, processed, and prepared for diversion — keeping cannabis packaging out of landfill and in productive use.
📊
Tracked & Reported
Every collection cycle is tracked. Monthly reports give retailers and producers documented environmental impact data.
🤝
Goodwill Industries of Alberta
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Where You'll Find Us
Showing Up In
the Community
See our recycling partners showing up through cannabis festivals, in-store recycle days, educational events, and local initiatives across Canada and beyond!
JUN
25
2026
Alberta 📍 Edmonton, AB
Cannabis consumer festival — drop-off activation, education, and brand presence in Alberta's cannabis community. Meet us at the Recycling is Dope booth.
SEP
2026
ON
National 📍 Niagara Falls, ON
Canada's premier cannabis business conference — connecting with licensed producers, retailers, and investors building the future of Canadian cannabis.
2026
HOF
CA, USA
USA 📍 California, USA
One of North America's leading cannabis brand showcases — representing Canadian recycling innovation on the international stage.
NOV
2026
LAS VEGAS
USA 📍 Las Vegas, NV
The world's largest cannabis business conference — building international partnerships and showcasing Canada's cannabis recycling network to a global audience.
ALL
YEAR
🇨🇦
National 📍 Across Canada
A full calendar of Canadian cannabis events — conferences, expos, and trade shows across the country. View the full lineup on StratCann.
Want to Host a Recycling Activation?
Bring a Recycling is Dope booth to your festival, event, or retail activation. We'll handle the bins, the education, and the collection.
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Together We're Making
a Difference
150,000+
lbs Diverted
2.5M+
Containers Recovered
400+
Retail Locations
National
Network
Expanding Network
Growing Across Canada
Hundreds of cannabis retailers, licensed producers, and consumers are helping build Canada's largest cannabis recycling network — from coast to coast.
🌊 British Columbia 🏔️ Alberta 🌾 Saskatchewan 🦬 Manitoba 🏙️ Ontario
Who's Participating
Cannabis retailers
Licensed producers
Consumers across Canada
Community partners
Industry event organizers
Join the Movement
Ready to Be Part
of the Movement?
Whether you're a consumer, retailer, licensed producer, or community partner — there's a place for you in Canada's cannabis recycling network.
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