Bottledrop Redemption Center

Recycling Center in Salem, Oregon

📍 1880 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR 97301
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About This Location

The BottleDrop Redemption Center at 1880 Commercial Street NE in Salem is Oregon's state-run bottle-bill return site for northeast Salem. Bring empty deposit beverage containers — plastic, glass, or aluminum — and feed them into reverse-vending machines for a 10-cent-per-container refund. The center is open every day 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the bag drop door is accessible 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for Green Bag customers.

What this location Accepts

✓ Oregon deposit plastic bottles (soda, water, beer, kombucha, hard seltzer — 3 liters or less)
✓ Oregon deposit aluminum cans (beer, soda, energy drinks)
✓ Oregon deposit glass bottles (beer, soda, water — 3 liters or less)

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic

What they do not accept

✕ Wine and distilled spirits containers
✕ Dairy milk and plant-based milk containers
✕ Infant formula and liquid meal replacement containers
✕ Cartons, foil pouches, drink boxes
✕ Containers larger than 3 liters
✕ Crushed or damaged containers with illegible brand/OR 10 marking
✕ Containers purchased outside Oregon

Fees

  • Oregon bottle deposit refund — $0.10 per eligible container
  • BottleDrop Plus store credit bonus — 20% more value (as store credit at participating retailers)

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Self-serve machines: up to 350 containers per person per day. Hand count: up to 50 containers per visit. Green Bag drop door open 6 AM-9 PM daily. Containers must be empty, whole, uncrushed, and purchased in Oregon.

Programs & events

  • Green Bag Program — Pre-purchased Green Bags filled with deposit containers can be dropped at the bag-drop door (6 AM-9 PM). Credits post to your BottleDrop account within 7 days.
  • BottleDrop Plus — Donate or redirect your refunds for 20% more value as store credit at participating Oregon retailers.
  • Blue Bag Give Program — Blue Bags allow nonprofits to collect donations of deposit containers; pre-purchased online through a BottleDrop Give account.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What containers can I return at the Salem BottleDrop on Commercial St NE?

Any Oregon-deposit beverage container 3 liters or smaller: plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and glass bottles containing soda, beer, water, kombucha, or hard seltzer. Containers must be empty, whole, uncrushed, and show a legible brand or 'OR 10' mark. Wine, spirits, dairy milk, and cartons are not eligible.

How much do I get per bottle or can?

Oregon's bottle bill pays 10 cents per eligible container. Through BottleDrop Plus you can convert your refund to store credit at participating retailers for 20% more value.

Can I drop off Green Bags outside of regular hours?

Yes. The Green Bag drop door at this location is open 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily — three hours beyond the regular 8 AM-6 PM center hours. Credits appear in your BottleDrop account within 7 days.

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Contact & Location

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Address
1880 Commercial St NE, Salem, OR 97301
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Website
bottledrop.com
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City / State
Salem, Oregon

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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