Clynk Bottle Drop Location

Recycling Center in Farmington, Maine

📍 131 Hannaford Dr, Farmington, ME 04938
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About This Location

CLYNK's Farmington bottle drop is located inside the Hannaford Supermarket bottle room at 131 Hannaford Drive — the only bag-and-drop container redemption service in town that lets you reclaim Maine bottle-bill deposits without sorting containers one by one at a machine. Customers fill official CLYNK bags with any mix of deposit-bearing plastic, aluminum, and glass beverage containers, affix a personal bar-coded bag tag, scan the tag at the in-store redemption station to unlock the door, and drop the bag inside. Deposit credits (5¢ per qualifying can or bottle, 15¢ for spirits and wine containers) post to your CLYNK account within 24–48 hours and can be withdrawn as cash or applied toward groceries at the in-store kiosk. The location is open seven days a week from 7 AM to 9 PM, making it convenient for Franklin County residents to redeem their empties while grocery shopping.

What Clynk Bottle Drop Location Accepts

✓ Beer cans and bottles (Must bear Maine deposit mark; 5¢ refund per container)
✓ Soda (carbonated soft drinks) (Must bear Maine deposit mark; 5¢ refund per container)
✓ Non-carbonated water bottles (Must bear Maine deposit mark; 5¢ refund per container)
✓ Hard cider containers (Must bear Maine deposit mark; 5¢ refund per container)
✓ Wine cooler containers (Must bear Maine deposit mark; 5¢ refund per container)
✓ Wine bottles (Must bear Maine deposit mark; 15¢ refund per container)
✓ Spirits bottles (including nips) (Must bear Maine deposit mark; 15¢ refund per container)
✓ Smiling Hill Farm milk bottles (rinsed, caps on) (Maximum 6 bottles per CLYNK bag; special exception under Maine Bottle Bill)
✓ Mixed plastic, aluminum, and glass containers (All deposit-bearing material types may be mixed in the same CLYNK bag; glass bags should not exceed 20 bottles or 20 lbs)

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic

What they do not accept

✕ Milk and dairy-derived product containers
✕ Maine-produced apple cider or blueberry juice containers
✕ Seafood, meat, or vegetable broths or soups
✕ Instant drink powders
✕ Products designed to be consumed in a frozen state
✕ Liquid syrups, concentrates, or extracts
✕ Crushed, broken, or excessively wet containers
✕ Non-redeemable containers (no Maine deposit mark)
✕ Trash or non-beverage materials

Only beverage containers that paid a Maine bottle-bill deposit are redeemable. Containers purchased outside Maine, or for beverages exempted by state law, are not accepted regardless of material type.

Fees

  • CLYNK account signup — Free
  • First box of 10 CLYNK bags (new account) — Free (voucher included in signup kit or issued at kiosk)
  • Additional CLYNK bags (10-bag box) — $2.49 + tax per box of 10 bags; each 30-gallon bag holds approx. 20 lbs of containers
  • Bag tags (printed at kiosk) — Free

Access & restrictions

Public drop-off; open to anyone who creates a free CLYNK account. No Hannaford purchase required to use the redemption station. · Walk-in (no appointment) · A free CLYNK account and personal bar-coded bag tags are required before dropping off bags. Accounts can be created online at clynk.com, at the in-store CLYNK kiosk, or by calling 866-883-4113. The redemption station is inside the Hannaford bottle room.

Programs & events

  • CLYNK for Schools Challenge — Schools can enroll and have families assign their container returns to benefit the school; proceeds are distributed electronically to the school's CLYNK account.
  • Maine Beverage Container Redemption Program (Bottle Bill) — CLYNK operates as a licensed redemption center under Maine DEP's statewide bottle-bill program, returning 5¢ or 15¢ deposits to consumers for qualifying containers.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a CLYNK account before I drop off bags at the Farmington location?

Yes. You must have a free CLYNK account and printed bag tags before dropping off. Sign up online at clynk.com, at the in-store kiosk inside Hannaford, or by calling 866-883-4113. New accounts include a voucher for a free first box of 10 bags.

Where exactly is the redemption station inside the Farmington Hannaford?

According to the official CLYNK location page, the redemption box is in the bottle room inside the store at 131 Hannaford Drive.

How much will I get back per bottle or can?

Under Maine's Bottle Bill, you receive 5¢ per qualifying container (beer, soda, hard cider, wine coolers, non-carbonated water) and 15¢ per spirits or wine container. Credits appear in your CLYNK account within 24–48 hours of dropping off your bags.

Can I drop off containers that I purchased in another state?

No. Only beverage containers sold in Maine and bearing a Maine deposit value are eligible for redemption. Containers purchased out of state or for beverages exempt from Maine's Bottle Bill (such as milk, Maine-produced apple cider, or blueberry juice) cannot be redeemed.

Is there a limit on how much glass I can put in one CLYNK bag?

Yes. Per CLYNK's Acceptable Use Policy, bags containing glass should include no more than 20 glass bottles and the total bag weight must stay under 20 lbs to prevent breakage and ensure the bag is accepted.

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Contact & Location

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Address
131 Hannaford Dr, Farmington, ME 04938
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Website
clynk.com
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City / State
Farmington, Maine

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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