Sure We Can

Recycling Center in Brooklyn, New York

📍 219 McKibbin St, Brooklyn, NY 11206
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📞 +1 347-463-9257 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Sure We Can is Brooklyn's largest non-profit redemption center, processing roughly 10 million NY deposit containers a year and distributing about $800,000 annually to the canners who bring them in.

What this location Accepts

✓ New York State deposit beverage containers — aluminum cans, glass bottles, plastic bottles (5¢ deposit mark)
✓ Deposit containers brought by canners or the general public

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic

What they do not accept

✕ Non-NY deposit containers (containers from states other than New York)
✕ Electronics, appliances, or scrap metal
✕ Cardboard, paper, or other curbside recyclables
✕ Household hazardous waste

Access & restrictions

Open to both professional canners and casual depositors; center serves as a community hub with occasional events and programming

Programs & events

  • NY Bottle Bill Redemption — 5-cent refund per eligible NY deposit container under the New York Returnable Container Act; roughly 10 million containers processed per month
  • Canner Support Program — ~$800,000 in annual payouts to approximately 1,200 canners; center provides a dignified workplace and community space
  • Satellite Location (Broadway Junction) — Second redemption site at 1762 E New York Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207, opened March 2025

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can anyone bring their NY deposit bottles and cans here, or is it only for professional canners?

Anyone can redeem NY deposit containers at Sure We Can. The center welcomes residents, households, and professional canners alike during operating hours (Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM, Sat 7:30 AM–1 PM).

Does Sure We Can accept glass deposit bottles, or only cans?

Yes — the center accepts eligible glass bottles along with aluminum cans and plastic bottles as long as they carry the New York 5-cent deposit mark.

Is there a second location for Sure We Can in Brooklyn?

Yes. A satellite redemption site opened in March 2025 at 1762 E New York Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207, in the Broadway Junction neighborhood. Call the main line at (347) 463-9257 to confirm satellite hours before visiting.

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Contact & Location

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Address
219 McKibbin St, Brooklyn, NY 11206
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Website
surewecan.org
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City / State
Brooklyn, New York

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM–1:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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