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About This Location

Worcester Redemption Center on Cambridge Street is a Massachusetts Bottle Bill deposit redemption facility where you can return eligible empty cans and bottles for the full 5-cent deposit.

What this location Accepts

✓ Massachusetts Bottle Bill eligible containers — beer, malt beverage, soda, water, juice, and other deposit beverages sold in MA

What they do not accept

✕ Containers purchased outside Massachusetts (illegal to redeem out-of-state deposits in MA)
✕ Non-deposit beverages (milk, wine, liquor containers)
✕ Damaged or crushed containers that cannot be identified

Programs & events

  • Massachusetts Bottle Bill Redemption — Accepts eligible deposit containers and pays the 5-cent deposit (less any processing fee). Registered with Massachusetts DEP.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which containers can I redeem at Worcester Redemption Center?

You can redeem any Massachusetts Bottle Bill eligible container — beer, soda, water, sparkling water, juice drinks, and other deposit beverages sold in Massachusetts. The container must show the Massachusetts deposit symbol or the 5-cent deposit marking.

Can I redeem bottles and cans purchased in other states?

No. Massachusetts law prohibits redeeming deposit containers purchased in other states at MA redemption centers. Only containers with a valid Massachusetts deposit are eligible.

Does Worcester Redemption Center charge a processing fee?

Under Massachusetts law, redemption centers are permitted to deduct a processing fee from refunds. The net payment per container may be slightly less than the 5-cent deposit. Call ahead to ask about current processing fees.

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Contact & Location

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Address
175 Cambridge St, Worcester, MA 01603
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City / State
Worcester, Massachusetts

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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