This article informs on-premise accounts about how the empty keg pickup process works, including scheduling pickups. It outlines which distributors are currently using this service and the areas covered in CA.
How does it work?
- Distributors deliver full kegs to accounts and charge deposits.
- When kegs are empty, accounts schedule a pickup with Free Flow.
- Free Flow collects* empty kegs and reports back to distributors.
- Distributors issue credits for empty kegs collected.
*Free Flow may work with third party couriers or independent contractors to pickup empty kegs.
What is a Free Flow keg?
How do accounts request pick-ups?
Any of these options work best:
- Contact FFW: emptykegs@freeflowwines.com or call (415) 626-1215 ext. 1
- Contact FFW to set up a routine pickup schedule: weekly, every 2 weeks, monthly, etc.
- Request a pickup with your distributor sales rep.
Does FFW pick up all empty FFW kegs?
Free Flow currently collects empty kegs in California from these distributors:
Where do we get started?
Get in touch with your distributor and ask them to contact Free Flow Wines for more information today!
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