Lincoln Redemption Center
Recycling Center in Lincoln, Iowa
About This Location
Lincoln Redemption Center is a small Iowa bottle-bill redemption center at 105 Main St in Lincoln, IA, where you bring back aluminum cans, plastic bottles and glass containers to collect the state's 5-cent deposit refund. It has operated since 1995 and handles container redemption only, not broader household recycling.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic
What they do not accept
Access & restrictions
public; Iowa deposit containers only · Refunds the 5-cent Iowa deposit per eligible container
Programs & events
- Iowa bottle bill redemption — Pays back the 5-cent deposit on eligible aluminum, plastic and glass beverage containers
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do I get per can in Iowa?
Iowa's bottle bill refunds 5 cents for each eligible beverage container (aluminum can, plastic bottle or glass container) you return to a redemption center like this one.
Should I crush my cans before bringing them in?
No. Redemption centers need to identify and count each container, so cans and bottles should be returned whole and uncrushed. Crushed containers can be rejected because they can't be verified.
What does Lincoln Redemption Center accept?
It accepts Iowa-deposit beverage containers: aluminum cans, plastic bottles and glass bottles. It does not handle cardboard, household plastics, electronics or scrap metal.
Is this a landfill or full recycling center?
No. It is a deposit-refund redemption center under Iowa's bottle bill, open to the public for returning eligible beverage containers, not a municipal recycling drop-off or dump.
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