Bottle Return
Recycling Center in Stratford, Connecticut
About This Location
Bottle Return is a Connecticut deposit redemption center at 1855 Stratford Avenue in Stratford, just off I-95. It pays the 10-cent Connecticut deposit on eligible aluminum cans, plastic bottles and glass bottles marked "CT 10¢" or "CTRV," using five TOMRA bulk machines that automatically identify and count containers so you can pour in a mixed bag without sorting. The center is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., accepts up to 4,000 containers per vehicle, and offers an express line for smaller returns.
What Bottle Return Accepts
Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic
What they do not accept
Only beverage containers carrying the Connecticut deposit label are redeemable. Out-of-state deposit containers and non-deposit bottles/cans do not qualify.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public; no appointment needed. Mixed bags of cans and bottles can be poured in together — the TOMRA machines sort and count them. Daily limit of 4,000 containers per vehicle; an express line is available for smaller returns.
Programs & events
- TOMRA bulk redemption
- Express line
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bottle Return pay per container?
It pays the Connecticut deposit of 10 cents on each eligible deposit container (cans, plastic bottles and glass bottles marked CT 10¢ or CTRV).
Do I have to sort my cans and bottles?
No. You can pour a mixed bag into the TOMRA bulk machines, which automatically identify and count aluminum cans, plastic bottles and glass bottles for you.
What are Bottle Return's hours in Stratford?
The center at 1855 Stratford Avenue is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is closed Sunday.
Is there a limit on how many containers I can return?
Yes. The daily limit is 4,000 containers per vehicle. An express line is available for smaller returns.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.