Eyerecycle

Recycling Center in Waterbury, Connecticut

📍 Llc, 280 Chase River Rd, Waterbury, CT 06704
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📞 +1 203-718-6422 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

EyeRecycle is Waterbury's dedicated Connecticut bottle-deposit redemption center, founded to make the state's 5¢ and 10¢ container refund accessible to all residents — including those without access to grocery-store reverse vending machines.

What this location Accepts

✓ Aluminum cans (CT 5¢ deposit)
✓ Plastic bottles (CT 5¢/10¢ deposit)
✓ Glass bottles (CT 5¢/10¢ deposit)
✓ Plastic film and grocery bags (free, no deposit)
✓ Cardboard (free, no deposit)

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Liquor bottles (not covered by CT bottle bill)
✕ Wine bottles (not covered by CT bottle bill)
✕ Containers without CT 5¢ or 10¢ redemption marking

Fees

  • EyeRecycle branded collection bags — $0.50 each
  • Cardboard box processing (per 4 boxes) — $1.00
  • Home pickup service (Waterbury area, 25-bag minimum) — $50.00
  • Fundraiser pickup (40-bag minimum) — $75.00

Programs & events

  • Fundraiser Pickup Program — Organizations can schedule a bag pickup for fundraising purposes; $75 fee with 40-bag minimum; EyeRecycle donates the redemption value back to the group
  • Pop-Up Redemption Events — Periodic pop-up events at partner locations such as Southbury; check the website or social media for upcoming dates

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What containers does EyeRecycle accept for redemption?

EyeRecycle accepts any aluminum can, plastic bottle, or glass bottle that carries the CT 5¢ or CT 10¢ redemption marking. Liquor and wine bottles are not redeemable under Connecticut's bottle bill and are not accepted.

Does EyeRecycle only serve Waterbury residents?

No residency restriction is listed. Any Connecticut resident can bring eligible containers. The center is located at 168 Railroad Hill Street, Waterbury, CT 06708 — open Tuesday through Friday 1–5 PM and Saturday 11 AM–3 PM.

Can a school or nonprofit use EyeRecycle for a bottle drive fundraiser?

Yes. EyeRecycle offers a fundraiser pickup service: for $75 with a 40-bag minimum, the team will collect bags and return the redemption proceeds to the organization. Contact them at (203) 718-6422 or mike@eyerecycle.org to arrange.

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Contact & Location

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Address
Llc, 280 Chase River Rd, Waterbury, CT 06704
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Website
eyerecycle.org
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City / State
Waterbury, Connecticut

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Wednesday 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Thursday 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Friday 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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