Jefferson Redemption
Recycling Center in Jefferson, Maine
About This Location
Jefferson Redemption at 364 Augusta Road in Jefferson is a Maine beverage-container redemption center that has served the area for years, buying back deposit bottles and cans for the refundable deposit paid at purchase. Under Maine's bottle bill most containers carry a 5-cent deposit and wine and spirits containers carry 15 cents. It handles deposit containers, not household trash or general recycling.
What Jefferson Redemption Accepts
What they do not accept
As a redemption center this location handles Maine deposit beverage containers only; it is not a municipal transfer station for household trash. Containers exempt from Maine's deposit law cannot be redeemed for cash.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Bring back Maine deposit beverage containers to receive a refund of the deposit paid at purchase.
Programs & events
- Maine Beverage Container Redemption (Bottle Bill) — Maine refunds a 5-cent deposit on most beverage containers and 15 cents on wine and spirits containers over 50 ml when returned to a redemption center.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Jefferson Redemption's hours?
Listings show it open Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM, closed Monday and Friday. Call (207) 549-5047 to confirm.
How much do I get back per container in Maine?
Maine refunds a 5-cent deposit on most beverage containers and a 15-cent deposit on wine and spirits containers larger than 50 ml when returned to a redemption center.
Can I drop off household trash or recycling here?
No. Jefferson Redemption is a deposit bottle-and-can redemption center, not a transfer station. For household trash and mixed recycling in Jefferson, use the town's solid-waste options.
Which containers can't I redeem for cash?
Containers exempt from Maine's bottle bill cannot be redeemed, including dairy and dairy-derived products, unprocessed cider, and Maine-produced apple cider and blueberry juice.
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