Jansel Bottle Redemption
Recycling Center in Winthrop, Maine
About This Location
Jansel Bottle Redemption at 75 Royal Street in Winthrop is a Maine beverage-container redemption center, where you return deposit bottles and cans for the refundable deposit you paid at purchase. Under Maine's bottle bill most containers carry a 5-cent deposit and wine and spirits containers carry 15 cents. This is a redemption center for deposit containers, not a drop-off for household trash or mixed recycling.
What Jansel Bottle 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 Jansel Bottle Redemption's hours?
Based on current listings it is open Monday through Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, closed Sunday. Confirm before a special trip.
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, returned to a redemption center.
Can I drop off household recycling or trash here?
No. Jansel is a deposit bottle-and-can redemption center, not a transfer station. For household trash and mixed recycling, use Winthrop's municipal solid-waste options.
Which containers can't I redeem?
Containers exempt from Maine's bottle bill, such as dairy products, unprocessed cider, and Maine-produced apple cider and blueberry juice, cannot be redeemed for cash.
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