Upstate Bottle Return - Gates
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Redemption center Upstate Bottle Return is a redemption center. We are licensed to pay you back your 5 cent bottle and can deposit in New York State.
Bring your bottles & cans into any one of our bottle returns around Rochester, NY. We count them by hand, then reimburse you your 5 cent deposit for each piece that is redeemable in the state of New York.
05/30/2026
New York’s Bottle Bill didn’t happen overnight. It came about in 1982 after more than a decade of debate over how to reduce litter across the state. As beverage containers became more common in public spaces, lawmakers, residents, and environmental advocates pushed for a better solution.
The result was a deposit system that still shapes how New Yorkers recycle bottles and cans today.
Want the full backstory? Click to read the full article: https://upstatebottlereturn.com/the-history-of-the-new-york-bottle-bill/
05/24/2026
We will be closed Monday, the 25th, for Memorial Day. We will re-open for regular business hours Tuesday, the 26th, at all locations.
Upstate Bottle Return is the fastest and cleanest redemption center in Gates. Come down to meet our friendly staff who can help you get all your bottle deposits back, FAST!
11/11/2025
For everyone's safety , we will be closing today.
Stay safe and stay warm!
We are now open!
We all appreciated this time off and are now ready to take care of all your recycling needs
Look forward to seeing you ! ♻️
Just a reminder that all Upstate Bottle Return Stores will be closed until January 1st for the Christmas / New Years break.
We will reopen January 2nd with normal hours.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year♻️
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2314 Lyell Avenue
Rochester, NY
14606
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
| Friday | 10am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 6pm |