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Bottle & can return locations in Connecticut

512 bottle and can return locations across 135 cities. Connecticut deposit: 10¢.

Connecticut bottle deposit rules at a glance

Deposit
At least 10¢ per can or bottle
Covered
Beer, hard seltzer, hard cider, soda, water, juice, tea, coffee, kombucha, sports and energy drinks, 150 ml to 3 liters (2.5 liters without bubbles)
Not covered
Anything with wine or liquor in it
Stores must take returns?
Yes, unless a redemption center that takes those brands is within 1 mile, or the containers are dirty or lack the CT label
Machines
Chains with 10 or more CT stores and at least 7,000 sq ft of sales floor must have at least 2 return machines (some are exempt)
Machine limit
Up to 240 containers at one time
Law
CGS §§ 22a-243 to 22a-246

Redemption centers licensed by CT DEEP and CLYNK stations are marked "confirmed." We list the other stores because the law covers them. Call ahead.

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Connecticut bottle deposit FAQ

How much is the bottle deposit in Connecticut?

Connecticut has a refund of at least 10¢ per can or bottle.

Which containers can I return in Connecticut?

Containers from 150 ml to 3 liters (2.5 liters for drinks without bubbles) of:

  • Beer and malt drinks
  • Hard seltzer and hard cider
  • Soda, soda water and mineral water
  • Water, juice, tea, coffee and kombucha
  • Sports and energy drinks

Not covered: anything with wine or liquor in it.

Is there a daily limit on bottle returns in Connecticut?

You can return up to 240 containers at one time at a store's return machine (CGS § 22a-245f).

Do stores in Connecticut have to accept bottle and can returns?

Yes, in most cases. A store must take back the kinds, sizes and brands it sells. It can say no if:

  • The containers have other stuff in them.
  • They do not have the Connecticut refund label.
  • A redemption center that takes those brands is within 1 mile of the store (CGS § 22a-245).
What law sets Connecticut's bottle deposit?

Connecticut's bottle deposit law (Connecticut General Statutes §§ 22a-243 to 22a-246).

Read the full law

Cities with 3 or more locations

Other cities

Ansonia · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Bethlehem · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Canterbury · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Canton · Capitol Planning Region
Cheshire · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Coventry · Capitol Planning Region
Danielson · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Deep River · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
East Haddam · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
East Hampton · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Ellington · Capitol Planning Region
Farmington · Capitol Planning Region
Granby · Capitol Planning Region
Haddam · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Hebron · Capitol Planning Region
Higganum · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Kent · Northwest Hills Planning Region
Killingly · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Killingworth · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Ledyard · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Litchfield · Northwest Hills Planning Region
Madison · South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Manchester;South Windsor · Capitol Planning Region
Mansfield Center · Capitol Planning Region
Marlborough · Capitol Planning Region
Middlefield · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Montville · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Mystic · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Naugatuck · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
New Canaan · Western Connecticut Planning Region
New Fairfield · Western Connecticut Planning Region
New Hartford · Northwest Hills Planning Region
New London · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
North Branford · South Central Connecticut Planning Region
North Canaan · Northwest Hills Planning Region
North Windham · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Oakville · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Old Lyme · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Oxford · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Pawcatuck · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Plainfield · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Port Chester · Western Connecticut Planning Region
Portland · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Prospect · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Ridgefield · Western Connecticut Planning Region
Salisbury · Northwest Hills Planning Region
Seymour · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Sharon · Northwest Hills Planning Region
Sherman · Western Connecticut Planning Region
Stafford · Capitol Planning Region
Stonington · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Storrs · Capitol Planning Region
Suffield · Capitol Planning Region
Terryville · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Thomaston · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Tolland · Capitol Planning Region
Uncasville · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Unionville · Capitol Planning Region
Washington Depot · Northwest Hills Planning Region
Watertown · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
West Cornwall · Northwest Hills Planning Region
Westerly · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Weston · Western Connecticut Planning Region
Wilton · Western Connecticut Planning Region
Windham · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Winsted · Northwest Hills Planning Region
Wolcott · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Woodbury · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Woodstock · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region