What's the difference between DepotDash and SkipTheDepot?

DepotDash charges $0 service fee on pickups over $10. SkipTheDepot charges up to 30% on every residential pickup.

Is DepotDash actually cheaper than SkipTheDepot?

On any pickup over $10 (most household pickups), yes — significantly. On a $50 pickup, that's a $15 savings.

Yes. No contract on either service. Book your next pickup with DepotDash and compare side-by-side.

// SkipTheDepot alternative

DepotDash vs SkipTheDepot — what's actually different.

Name: DepotDash
Address: Edmonton, AB, CA
Price range: $0 service fee on pickups over $10

Both services pick up bottles & cans from your door in Edmonton. Both pay by Interac e-Transfer. The difference is what happens to your refund afterward.

DepotDash service fee

on pickups over $10

SkipTheDepot service fee

30%

on every pickup

Run your numbers

How much would you save?

Drop in a typical refund amount. We'll show the per-pickup gap and what it adds up to over a year of pickups.

// Savings calculator

What you'd save switching to DepotDash

Bags per pickup: 8

SkipTheDepot

Gross refund$88.40

Service fee (~30%)−$26.52

You get$61.88

DepotDash

Gross refund$88.40

Service fee (none)−$0.00

You get$88.40

Your savings per pickup$26.52

// Estimate based on ~85 containers per bag at $0.13 avg deposit · actual results vary by mix

Side-by-side

The honest comparison.

Every public fact about both services. DepotDash wins on 7 of 12 — the rest are ties.

	DepotDash	SkipTheDepot
Service fee on pickup over $10	$0	Up to 30%
Service fee on pickup under $10	20%	Up to 30%
Alberta deposit rates	Same (10¢ / 25¢)	Same (10¢ / 25¢)
Refund speed	48 hours	2–5 days
Edmonton focus	Edmonton metro only	One of 27 cities
Headquarters	Edmonton	Calgary
Locally owned	Yes	No (Alberta-wide)
Mobile app booking	Yes	Yes
Bottle drives	Yes (0% fee)	Yes (0% fee)
Recurring pickup	Yes	Yes
Commercial / Condo	Yes	Yes
Edmonton charity partners	Local-only	Mostly Calgary-based

Honest scorecard

Where each one actually wins.

No service is right for everyone. Here's where the choice really tilts.

★ Where DepotDash wins

For Edmonton households, the math is clear.

$0 service fee on pickups over $10. Typical household pickup is $20–$80. Their 30% means $6–$24 left on the table every single time.
Edmonton-only focus. Routes optimized for YEG, more flexible windows, drivers who know your neighbourhood.
Locally owned. Your refund stays in the Capital Region economy.
Local charity partnerships. Hope Mission, Bissell, iHuman, Edmonton Food Bank, YESS.

Where SkipTheDepot wins

If you're outside Edmonton metro.

They've been around longer, serve 27+ cities, and have a recognizable brand. If you're in Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge, or anywhere outside the Edmonton metro, they're often the only option.

Inside Edmonton metro? That brand recognition costs you up to 30% per pickup. Your call.

Switch in 30 seconds — no contract.

No contract on either service. Same bags, same address, same Interac e-Transfer process. Better math.

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SkipTheDepot and the SkipTheDepot logo are trademarks of their respective owner. DepotDash is an independent Edmonton company and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by SkipTheDepot. Comparisons reflect pricing and service details that SkipTheDepot publicly disclosed on their own website as of May 2026. Pricing changes — confirm current rates with each provider before deciding. Spot something inaccurate? Email support@depot-dash.ca.