Solon Redemption Center

Recycling Center in Solon, Maine

📍 193 N Main St, Solon, ME 04979
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📞 +1 207-643-2501 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

The Solon Redemption Center at 193 N Main St in Solon, Somerset County, is a Maine beverage-container redemption point that has been returning deposits on bottles and cans since 2000. You bring in returnable containers and get your nickel-or-dime refund, rather than dropping off household recycling. The center offers bottle pickup and easy can returns. Under Maine's bottle bill, most containers carry a 5-cent deposit and wine and spirits containers carry 15 cents.

What Solon Redemption Center Accepts

✓ Deposit beverage containers (returnable bottles and cans) (Redeemed for the Maine container deposit)

What they do not accept

✕ Dairy and dairy-derived product containers
✕ Unprocessed cider and Maine-produced apple cider and blueberry juice containers

A redemption center refunds deposits on eligible beverage containers only; it is not a drop-off for household trash, mixed recycling or non-deposit containers.

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Open to the public to redeem Maine deposit containers for cash; the center also offers bottle pickup. Published hours conflict between listings, so call ahead to confirm.

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.
  • Bottle pickup / easy can returns — The center advertises bottle pickup and easy can-return service in addition to drop-off redemption.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do I get back for bottles and cans in Maine?

Maine refunds a 5-cent deposit on most beverage containers, including soda, beer and water, and a 15-cent deposit on wine and spirits containers larger than 50 ml, when you return them to a redemption center.

How long has the Solon Redemption Center been open?

The center has been providing bottle and can redemption to Somerset County since 2000.

Does the Solon Redemption Center pick up bottles?

Yes, it advertises bottle pickup and easy can-return service in addition to drop-off. Call (207) 643-2501 to arrange a pickup or confirm hours.

Which containers can't be redeemed for a refund?

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.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Recycling Centers Near Solon

Contact & Location

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Address
193 N Main St, Solon, ME 04979
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City / State
Solon, Maine

Opening Hours

Monday 9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM
Thursday 9 AM–5 PM
Friday 9 AM–5 PM
Saturday 9 AM–4 PM
Sunday 9 AM–4 PM

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