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Connecticut Bottle Bill

2026 Connecticut Redemption Updates

Same 10¢ refund. New requirements for larger returns.

Up to 1,000

No additional customer verification.

1,000+

Customer verification and required information.

4,000

Maximum individual daily redemption limit.

Nonprofits

Qualifying nonprofit/fundraising returns are exempt from the individual limits.

Connecticut Containers Only

Connecticut Bottle & Can Return

Faster Returns. Instant Payment.

Get the full 10¢ refund for every eligible Connecticut deposit container. Our high-speed counting system gets you counted and paid quickly.

10¢ Full Refund•No Fees•Payment on the Spot•5 CT Locations
Why Return With Us

Why Return With Us?

10¢ Full Refund

Get the full Connecticut deposit value on every eligible container.

Fast Processing

High-speed counting means less waiting.

No Fees

Your eligible refund isn't reduced by processing fees.

Payment on the Spot

Get paid when your return is completed.

How It Works

How It Works

Sort. Count. Get Paid.

01

Sort

Prepare Your Containers

Separate plastics and cans into bags and place glass in approved cardboard boxes.

Sort Before You Arrive
02

Count

Fast Automated Counting

Our high-speed equipment can process up to 300 containers per minute.

Up to 300/Min
03

Get Paid

Payment on the Spot

Receive the full 10¢ refund for every eligible container.

Full 10¢ • No Fees
What We Accept

What We Accept

Prepare your containers before you arrive for faster processing.

Plastic Bottles

Plastic Bottles

Bring plastics in bags. Keep 2-liter and larger bottles separate.

Bagged • 2L+ Separate
Aluminum Cans

Aluminum Cans

Place aluminum cans together in a separate bag.

Cans in Separate Bags
Glass Bottles

Glass Bottles

Bring eligible beer glass bottles in 12, 18 or 24-pack cardboard boxes.

Boxes Only

Accepted

  • Eligible 10¢ Connecticut deposit
  • Purchased in Connecticut
  • Empty
  • Whole and uncrushed
  • Properly sorted

Not Accepted

  • Out-of-state containers
  • Previously redeemed containers
  • Non-deposit containers
  • Crushed or shredded containers
  • Containers containing liquid or food
Locations

Our Locations

Five convenient Connecticut locations. Same fast service and full 10¢ refund.

Flagship Location

South Windsor Bottle & Can Return

65 Mascolo RoadSouth Windsor, CT 06074

Mon–Fri 10am–3pm

(860) 729-1893

01

East Haven Bottle Return

182 Commerce Street, East Haven, CT 06512

Mon–Sat 9am–4pm · Closed Sunday

(203) 404-4147

Directions
02

Orange Bottle Return

340 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT 06477

Mon–Sat 9am–4pm · Closed Sunday

Directions
03

Vernon Redemption Center

77 Industrial Park Road, Vernon, CT 06066

Mon–Sat 9am–4pm · Closed Sunday

Directions
04

Windsor Bottle & Can Center

77 Pierson Lane, Windsor, CT 06095

Mon–Sat 9am–4pm

(860) 386-5197

Directions
Bottle Drives

Raise More With Every Bottle & Can

Schools, churches, scouts, nonprofits and community organizations can turn Connecticut deposit containers into fundraising dollars.

SchoolsChurchesScoutsTeamsNonprofits
Donation jar with money
Testimonials

Loved by Our Customers

Fast returns. Friendly service. Full 10¢ refunds.

4.5
from 300+ Google Reviews
"I just returned $57 worth of returns in less than 10 min."

Jay W.

South Windsor, CT

Google Review

"Quick and easy… you'll be out in minutes."

Google Customer

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you visit.

Visiting & Returns

You receive the full 10¢ Connecticut deposit on every eligible container — no fees, no deductions. Payment is made in cash on the spot.

We accept plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and glass beverage containers that carry a 10¢ CT deposit (or "CTRV") on the label and were purchased in Connecticut.

Yes. Bring plastics and cans in separate bags and glass bottles in cardboard boxes. Sorting at home means a much faster visit for everyone.

Bring eligible glass bottles in 12, 18, or 24-pack cardboard boxes. Do not bring glass in bags — boxes protect the glass and allow for safer, faster unloading.

Individuals may redeem up to 4,000 containers per day.

Rules & Locations

Customers redeeming 1,000 or more containers in a single day complete a quick Customer Verification Form with proof of CT residency.

No. Returning containers not purchased in Connecticut — or already redeemed — is prohibited by law (CT General Statutes § 22a-245).

Yes. Qualifying nonprofits and fundraising drives are exempt from the individual daily limits.

We have five convenient locations across Connecticut: South Windsor, East Haven, Orange, Vernon, and Windsor. Use the Locations section above to get directions.

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Find the Nearest Bottle Return Location

Five convenient Connecticut locations — get your full 10¢ refund on eligible containers with fast, friendly service.

5 Connecticut Locations • Fast Processing • Payment on the Spot