Washington Redemption Center
Recycling Center in Washington, Maine
About This Location
Washington Redemption Center on Vanner Road in Washington is a long-running bottle-and-can redemption point in Knox County. Under Maine's Beverage Container Redemption Program (the 'Bottle Bill') it buys back returnable cans and bottles and refunds the deposit consumers paid at purchase. It is a deposit redemption center, not a municipal transfer station or general household recycling drop-off.
What Washington Redemption Center Accepts
What they do not accept
As a redemption center it handles Maine-deposit beverage containers for cash refunds; dairy and dairy-derived product containers, unprocessed cider, and Maine-produced apple cider and blueberry juice containers are exempt and not refundable. It is not a drop-off for electronics, cardboard 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. Container sorting rules were not verified from a primary source.
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 over 50 mL.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do I get back for cans and bottles in Maine?
Maine refunds a 5-cent deposit on most beverage containers (beer, soda, water, hard cider and wine coolers) and a 15-cent deposit on wine and spirits containers larger than 50 milliliters. You get back the same deposit you paid at purchase.
Is Washington Redemption Center a general recycling center?
No. It is a beverage-container redemption center for Maine deposit cans and bottles, not a municipal recycling or transfer station for items like electronics, cardboard or bulky waste. For general recycling, use your town transfer station.
What containers won't they refund?
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.
What are Washington Redemption Center's hours?
Current hours are not published by a verified primary source. Call (207) 845-2980 to confirm days and times before visiting.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.