Cap'n Cork Beverage Discount
Recycling Center in Colchester, Vermont
About This Location
Cap'n Cork Beverage Discount at 164 Porters Point Rd, Suite 2 in Colchester is a Vermont bottle-deposit redemption location where shoppers can return eligible glass, plastic, and aluminum beverage containers for the 5-cent deposit refund. Vermont's Beverage Container Law covers beer, malt beverages, and carbonated soft drinks (not water bottles or juice). Cap'n Cork combines bottle redemption with a discount beverage retail operation, which is typical of many Vermont redemption dealers. Call (802) 658-2463 to confirm current redemption hours before visiting.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic
What they do not accept
Fees
- Bottle/can return — Refund of 5¢ per eligible container (deposit paid at point of purchase)
Access & restrictions
Vermont deposit refund available only for containers carrying the Vermont 5¢ deposit marking; retailer may limit return quantity per visit
Programs & events
- Vermont Beverage Container Deposit Program — Vermont's 5-cent bottle bill covers beer, malt beverages, and carbonated soft drinks. Containers are redeemed at retailers and registered dealers statewide.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What containers can I return at Cap'n Cork for a deposit refund?
Vermont's bottle deposit law covers beer, malt beverages, and carbonated soft-drink containers. Each eligible container earns a 5-cent refund. Water bottles and juice containers do not carry a Vermont deposit and are not redeemable.
Can I drop off cardboard, paper, or electronics at Cap'n Cork?
No. Cap'n Cork is a beverage retailer and deposit redemption dealer, not a municipal recycling drop-off center. For cardboard, paper, and general recyclables in Colchester, contact Chittenden County Solid Waste District (CSWD) for drop-off options. For electronics and HHW, CSWD operates the Drop-Off Centers program.
Is there a limit on how many bottles or cans I can return at once?
Vermont law requires retailers to accept up to 24 containers per brand per day from a customer. High-volume returns may be limited; call ahead at (802) 658-2463 to confirm current redemption policies.
Where can I recycle materials Cap'n Cork doesn't accept?
Chittenden County Solid Waste District (CSWD) operates drop-off centers in the Burlington area for recycling, electronics, and HHW. Visit cswd.net or call CSWD for the nearest location.
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