Mt Bottles Redemption Center
Recycling Center in Searsport, Maine
About This Location
Mt Bottles Redemption Center at 65 Mt Ephraim Rd in Searsport, Waldo County, is a Maine bottle-and-can redemption center. Under Maine's Beverage Container Redemption Program (the 'Bottle Bill'), it buys back returnable beverage containers and refunds the deposit shoppers paid at purchase: 5 cents on most containers and 15 cents on wine and spirits. It is a deposit redemption point, not the Searsport municipal transfer station for household trash or general recycling.
What Mt Bottles Redemption Center Accepts
What they do not accept
As a redemption center, Mt Bottles handles Maine-deposit beverage containers for cash refunds; it is not a municipal drop-off for household trash, electronics, or bulky waste.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public to redeem Maine deposit beverage containers for their refund.
Programs & events
- Maine Bottle Bill redemption — Participates in Maine's Beverage Container Redemption Program, refunding the 5-cent deposit on most containers and the 15-cent deposit on wine and spirits containers.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the bottle deposit in Maine?
Maine charges a 5-cent refundable deposit on most beverage containers (beer, soda, water, hard cider and wine coolers) and a 15-cent deposit on wine and spirits containers. Mt Bottles refunds the same deposit you paid at purchase.
What are Mt Bottles Redemption Center's hours?
Current listings show it open Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, closed Sunday. Call (207) 548-2363 to confirm before a special trip.
Can I recycle cardboard, plastic or Styrofoam here?
No. This is a Maine deposit bottle-and-can redemption center, not a general recycling center. For cardboard, mixed plastics, Styrofoam or household recycling in Searsport, use the town transfer station.
Which containers are not refundable?
Containers exempt from Maine's bottle bill are not refundable, including dairy and dairy-derived product containers, unprocessed cider, and Maine-produced apple cider and blueberry juice containers.
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