Dexter Redemption
Recycling Center in Dexter, Maine
About This Location
Dexter Redemption is a bottle-and-can deposit redemption center at 110 Church Street in Dexter, Maine (Penobscot County). Operating under Maine's Beverage Container Redemption Program — the state's Bottle Bill — it accepts glass, plastic, and metal beverage containers of 4 liters or less that carry a Maine deposit, paying back 5¢ per container for beer, soda, water, hard cider, and wine coolers, and 15¢ per container for wine and spirits containers over 50 mL. This is a specialized deposit-redemption facility, not a general-purpose curbside or drop-off recycling center: it handles Maine-deposit beverage containers only and returns customers' paid deposits in cash. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
What Dexter Redemption Accepts
Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic
What they do not accept
Dexter Redemption is a deposit-redemption center only. It handles Maine-deposit beverage containers, not general curbside recyclables; take paper, cardboard, e-waste, and scrap metal to a municipal recycling program instead. Redeeming containers purchased out of state is prohibited under Maine law.
Fees
- Bottle/can redemption — No fee — customers receive their paid deposit back (5¢ or 15¢ per container depending on beverage type).
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Walk-in during business hours for deposit-bearing beverage containers purchased in Maine. Only Maine-deposit containers are redeemable; out-of-state containers are not accepted. Having containers sorted or counted before arrival can speed up processing.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of containers does Dexter Redemption accept?
Maine-deposit beverage containers made of glass, plastic, or metal that hold 4 liters or less — beer, soda, water, hard cider, wine coolers, wine, and spirits — as long as they carry a Maine deposit. Dairy containers, aseptic cartons, Maine-produced apple cider and blueberry juice containers, and containers over 4 liters are not accepted.
How much will I get back per container?
Under Maine's Bottle Bill you receive 5¢ per container for beer, soda, water, hard cider, and wine coolers, and 15¢ per container for wine and spirits containers larger than 50 milliliters.
Does Dexter Redemption take general recycling like cardboard or electronics?
No. Despite some directory listings describing it as a recycling drop-off, Dexter Redemption is strictly a bottle-and-can deposit redemption center. It does not handle paper, cardboard, e-waste, or scrap metal — use a municipal recycling program for those materials.
Can I bring containers from another state to redeem here?
No. Maine law prohibits redeeming containers purchased out of state, with a significant per-container fine for doing so. Only containers bearing a valid Maine deposit are accepted.
Should I count or sort my bottles and cans before arriving?
It helps. Arriving with your containers counted or organized speeds up processing, since staff may otherwise need to count them while you wait.
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