What is new?
The redemption value on refundable containers has increased from 5-cents to 10-cents. Containers that are labeled OR 5¢ will be accepted by retailers for the new refund value of 10¢.
What kind of bottles and cans can you return?
You can return canned and bottled beer, malt beverages, soft drinks, and water. Starting Jan. 1, 2018, that will be expanded to include all beverage containers except distilled liquor, wine, dairy or plant-based milk, and infant formula.
Why the increase?
In 2011 the state Legislature ordered that if the redemption rate fell below 80% for two consecutive years the 5¢ bottle deposit would be doubled. The redemption rates for 2014 and 2015 were below 80%.
Why have the redemption rates decreased?
The increasing popularity of curbside recycling combined with the decreased value of the nickel means more deposit containers are put out at the curb instead of returned.
Why is there a bottle bill? The bottle bill helped combat the growing litter problem along Oregon beaches, highways, and public areas by encouraging people to recycle bottles and cans.
Where can I take my containers for redemption?
Up to 350 containers per person per day can be redeemed at a bottle drop center. While some large retailers that are close to bottle drop centers no longer accept bottles and cans, smaller retailers must accept 24-50 containers per person per day depending on their distance from a bottle redemption centers. Addresses for bottle drop centers are below.
Salem Bottle Drop
4815 Commercial Street SE
Salem, OR 97302
Lancaster Bottle Drop
1917 Lancaster NE
Salem, OR 97305
Northeast Salem Bottle Drop
1880 Commercial St NE
Salem, OR 97301-0709
► BottleDropCenters.com
► oregon.gov/OLCC/pages/bottle_bill.aspx
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