Cole's Discount Beverage & Redemption Center

Recycling Center in St Johnsbury, Vermont

📍 642 Portland St, St Johnsbury, VT 05819
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About This Location

Cole's Discount Beverage & Redemption Center — Bottle Return in St. Johnsbury

What this location Accepts

✓ Aluminum cans (beer and soda) with Vermont 5-cent deposit
✓ Glass bottles (beer and soda) with Vermont 5-cent deposit
✓ Plastic bottles (beer and soda) with Vermont 5-cent deposit

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic

What they do not accept

✕ Containers without a Vermont 5-cent deposit mark
✕ Water, juice, or wine bottles (not covered by current Vermont Bottle Bill)
✕ Crushed or heavily damaged containers

Fees

  • Bottle/can redemption — +$0.05 per eligible container (deposit refund)

Access & restrictions

For curbside recycling of non-deposit containers (cardboard, paper, non-deposit plastics), contact the St. Johnsbury Transfer Station at 548 High St.

Programs & events

  • Vermont Bottle Bill Redemption — State-certified redemption center. Accepts Vermont-deposit aluminum, glass, and plastic beverage containers and returns the 5-cent deposit to consumers.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What bottles and cans can I return at Cole's Redemption Center in St. Johnsbury?

Cole's accepts beer and soda containers that carry the Vermont 5-cent deposit — including aluminum cans, glass bottles, and plastic bottles. Containers must be intact and show the Vermont deposit mark. Water, juice, wine, and liquor bottles are not currently covered by the Vermont Bottle Bill and cannot be redeemed.

How much do I get back per container at Cole's?

Vermont's Bottle Bill pays 5 cents per eligible container returned. There is no limit on how many you can return in a single visit. Bring your empties during store hours and receive the refund in cash or store credit.

Where can I recycle non-deposit containers in St. Johnsbury?

Non-deposit recyclables — cardboard, paper, glass, plastics, and metal cans — should go to the Casella Waste Systems transfer station at 548 High St (Mon–Thu 7:15am–3:45pm, Fri–Sat 7:15am–noon), which is open to local residents. Curbside recycling is also available through Casella residential pickup service.

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Contact & Location

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642 Portland St, St Johnsbury, VT 05819
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City / State
St Johnsbury, Vermont

Opening Hours

Monday 5 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–9 PM
Thursday 5 AM–9 PM
Friday 5 AM–9 PM
Saturday 5 AM–9 PM
Sunday 5 AM–9 PM

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