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About This Location

Thompson's Redemption & Convenience on US Route 5 in Derby is a bottle-and-can redemption center and convenience store, not a municipal recycling drop-off or transfer station. It handles empty container deposit returns under Vermont's bottle bill and also offers gas and propane refills. The store is open seven days a week, including evenings.

What this location Accepts

✓ Deposit beverage containers (bottles & cans) for 5-cent refund

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · This is a redemption center and convenience store, not a transfer station. It accepts Vermont deposit containers for the bottle-bill refund; it is not a drop-off for household trash, bulky items, electronics or HHW.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thompson's a recycling drop-off or a transfer station?

Neither. Thompson's is a bottle-and-can redemption center and convenience store. It accepts Vermont deposit containers for the refund, but it is not a dump, transfer station or household recycling drop-off.

What can I return here?

Empty deposit beverage containers covered by Vermont's bottle bill, such as beer, soda and water bottles and cans, for the 5-cent-per-container refund.

Can I bring a couch, trash or other bulky items here?

No. A redemption center does not take bulky items, household trash, electronics or hazardous waste. For those, use a Northeast Kingdom Waste Management District facility or a town transfer station.

What are the hours?

Monday through Friday 6 AM to 7 PM, Saturday 7 AM to 7 PM, and Sunday 7 AM to 5 PM. The store also offers gas and propane.

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Contact & Location

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Address
3731 US-5, Derby, VT 05829
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City / State
Derby, Vermont

Opening Hours

Monday 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM