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About This Location

The Donation Station at 22 Route 171 in Woodstock is a bottle-and-can donation and redemption center operated by The Arc Eastern Connecticut, employing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You can drop off Connecticut nickel-deposit returnables either to donate or to redeem, with 100% of proceeds funding programs for people with IDD.

What this location Accepts

✓ Redeemable deposit bottles and cans (CT nickel-deposit containers)

Access & restrictions

Open to the public to donate or redeem returnable bottles and cans · A bottle-and-can redemption/donation center, not a household recycling drop-off. 100% of proceeds fund programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Programs & events

  • Donate or redeem returnables — The public can drop returnables directly at the Station to donate (proceeds fund IDD programs) or to redeem for the deposit value.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Donation Station in Woodstock accept?

It accepts Connecticut nickel-deposit bottles and cans. You can either donate them (proceeds support people with IDD) or redeem them for their deposit value.

Is The Donation Station a regular recycling center?

No. It is a bottle-and-can redemption and donation center run by The Arc Eastern Connecticut, not a transfer station or curbside recycling drop-off.

What are the hours?

Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and Thursday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Closed Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Large quantities over 1,000 items can be scheduled by appointment on other days.

Where do the proceeds go?

100% of the proceeds fund programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and the Station provides employment for people with IDD.

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Contact & Location

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22 CT-171, Woodstock, CT 06281
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City / State
Woodstock, Connecticut

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed