bottle return
made easy
We’ve made recycling faster and simpler than ever. Our state-of-the-art facility uses advanced automation to process thousands of containers in just minutes—delivering a smooth, efficient, and stress-free experience.
Enjoy your full 10¢ return on every eligible container—no fees, no hassle, just easy cash back!
how it works
Sort your items by plastic, cans, and glass before arriving to speed things up! Our process is quick and simple — drop off, get counted, and walk out with your cash in no time. Just follow the easy steps below!
OUR locations
We proudly serve customers across New Haven, Tolland, and Hartford Counties with convenient bottle return locations.
the latest
Updates to Connecticut Bottle Redemption Law (2026)
Connecticut’s 2026 bottle law update prohibits redeeming out-of-state, previously redeemed, [...]
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Why East Haven Bottle Return Is Faster Than Grocery Store RVMs
If you’re tired of slow grocery store bottle machines, long [...]
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East Haven Bottle Return: Fast & Easy 10¢ Bottle Redemption in Connecticut
East Haven Bottle Return: Fast & Easy 10¢ Bottle Redemption [...]
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We’ve Moved! Visit Us at Our New Location at 182 Commerce Street
East Haven Bottle Return – New Location Announcement We’ve Moved! [...]
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We’ve added MORE machines! It’s even QUICKER now!
To further streamline and speed up the bottle return experience, [...]
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OUT OF STATE REDEMPTION WARNING (ENGLISH)
Returning empty beverage containers for refund that were not purchased in Connecticut or that were previously redeemed is illegal. Any person who returns empty beverage containers that the person knows or has reason to know were not originally sold in this state as filled beverage containers or that were previously redeemed shall be subject to fines and state enforcement action.
Connecticut General Statutes section 22a-245.]
OUT OF STATE REDEMPTION WARNING (SPANISH)
Devolver envases de bebidas vacíos para reembolso que no fueron comprados en Connecticut o que fueron previamente canjeados es ilegal. Toda persona que devuelva envases vacíos de bebidas que sepa o tenga motivos para saber que no se vendieron originalmente en este estado como envases llenos de bebidas o que fueron previamente canjeados estará sujeto a multas y acciones legales bajo las regulaciones del estado.
Connecticut General Statutes sección 22a-245.