Bottle Recycling Machine

Recycling Center in Burlington, Vermont

📍 595 Shelburne Rd, Burlington, VT 05401
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About This Location

The bottle recycling machine at 595 Shelburne Rd in Burlington, VT is a reverse vending machine (RVM) where Vermont residents can return deposit-eligible beverage containers for their 5-cent deposit refund.

What this location Accepts

✓ Deposit-eligible glass bottles (beer, soda, juice — with VT 5¢ deposit marking)
✓ Deposit-eligible aluminum cans (beer, soda — with VT 5¢ deposit marking)
✓ Deposit-eligible plastic bottles (water, soda — with VT 5¢ deposit marking)

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic

What they do not accept

✕ Containers without Vermont 5¢ deposit mark
✕ Milk jugs, wine bottles, liquor bottles (not covered under Vermont bottle bill)
✕ Broken or crushed containers (many RVMs reject damaged items)

Fees

  • Vermont deposit containers — 5 cents PAID TO customer per container returned

Access & restrictions

Walk-in (no appointment) · Reverse vending machine co-located at retail site at 595 Shelburne Rd. Hours follow host store schedule. Returns deposit-eligible VT containers only (5¢ refund per container).

Programs & events

  • Vermont Beverage Container Redemption Program — Vermont's 1973 bottle bill requires a 5-cent deposit on most beer, soda, water, and juice containers. Consumers get the deposit back by returning containers to any registered redemption site.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do I get back per bottle at the Burlington RVM?

Vermont's bottle deposit is 5 cents per container. Return any deposit-marked bottle or can and the machine issues a receipt or cash refund of 5 cents each.

What containers does Vermont's bottle bill cover?

Vermont's bottle bill covers beer, malt beverages, carbonated soft drinks, mineral water, soda water, and most non-carbonated water and juice drinks in glass, metal, or plastic containers up to 3 liters that carry the 'VT 5¢' deposit mark. Wine, liquor, and milk are not covered.

What are the hours for the bottle machine at 595 Shelburne Rd?

The machine's hours match the host retail store at 595 Shelburne Rd, Burlington. No independent phone or website is listed for this machine. Check the store's posted hours or call the store directly.

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Contact & Location

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Address
595 Shelburne Rd, Burlington, VT 05401
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City / State
Burlington, Vermont

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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