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Recycling Value Information
The following 11 states give a cash refund for recyclables. Each state has slightly different cash values assigned to different types of recycling. Below is a summary of those values.
To find out where you can drop off recycling visit Earth 911.
California
Beverages
| Type | Less than 24 Oz's |
Greater Than 24 Oz's |
| Aluminum Can | 5 cents | 10 cents |
| Glass | 5 cents | 10 cents |
| Bi Metal | 5 cents | 10 cents |
| Plastic (1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) | 5 cents | 10 cents |
Beverages are defined as all drink containers except: Milk containers, Fruit juice containers greater than 46 oz., and Vegetable Juice containers greater than 16 oz.
Paper
The price per ton of paper is usually set by the individual recycling center.
Paper is defined as newspaper, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, and cardboard.
Connecticut
Beverages
| Type | Value |
| Soft Drinks | 5 cents |
| Beer | 5 cents |
| Malted Beverages | 5 cents |
| Mineral Water | 5 cents |
| Other* | 5 cents |
*Other is defined as any individual, separate, sealed glass, metal or plastic bottle, can, jar, or carton containing a beverage.
Delaware
Beverages
| Type | Value |
| Carbonated Soft Drinks | 5 cents |
| Beer | 5 cents |
| Malted Beverages | 5 cents |
| Mineral Water | 5 cents |
| Soda Water | 5 cents |
| Other* | 5 cents |
*Other is defined as all beverage containers under 2 quarts. Excludes aluminum.
Hawaii
Beverages
| Type | Value |
| Beer | 5 cents |
| Mixed Spirits | 5 cents |
| Carbonated Soft Drinks | 5 cents |
| Mineral Water | 5 cents |
| Soda Water | 5 cents |
| Other* | 5 cents |
*Other is defined as metal, glass, PET, or HDPE container containing 64 fluid ounces or less.
Exclusions: Dairy, wine, and liquor
Iowa
Beverages
| Type | Value |
| Beer | 5 cents |
| Carbonated Soft Drinks | 5 cents |
| Mineral Water | 5 cents |
| Wine Coolers | 5 cents |
| Wine | 5 cents |
| Liquor | 5 cents |
| Other* | 5 cents |
*Other is defined as any sealed glass, plastic, or metal bottle, can, jar or carton containing a beverage.
Maine
Beverages
| Type | Value |
| Beverage Containers* | 5 cents |
| Wine | 15 cents |
| Liquor | 15 cents |
| Other** | 5 cents |
*Beverage containers is defined as all beverages except dairy products and unprocessed cider.
**Other is defined as all sealed containers made of glass, metal or plastic, containing 4 liters or less, excluding aseptic.
Massachusetts
Beverages
| Type | Value |
| Beer | 5 cents |
| Malted Beverages | 5 cents |
| Carbonated Soft Drinks | 5 cents |
| Mineral Water | 5 cents |
| Other* | 5 cents |
*Other is defined any seal-able bottle, can, jar, or carton of glass, metal, plastic, or combo. Excludes biodegradable.
Michigan
Beverages
| Type | Value |
| Beer | 10 cents |
| Soft Drinks | 10 cents |
| Carbonated & Mineral Water | 10 cents |
| Wine Coolers | 10 cents |
| Mixed Cocktails | 10 cents |
| Other* | 10 cents |
*Other is defined as any airtight metal, glass, paper, or plastic container, or a combination, under 1 gallon.
New York
Beverages
| Type | Value |
| Beer | 5 cents |
| Malt | 5 cents |
| Carbonated Soft Drinks | 5 cents |
| Wine Coolers | 5 cents |
| Mineral Water | 5 cents |
| Other* | 5 cents |
*Other is defined as any airtight metal, glass, paper, or plastic, or combination of the above, under 1 gallon.
Exclusions: Non-carbonated drinks such as ice tea, bottled water, and sports drinks.
Oregon
Beverages
| Type | Value |
| Beer | 5 cents |
| Malt | 5 cents |
| Carbonated Soft Drinks | 5 cents |
| Bottled Water | 5 cents |
| Other* | 5 cents |
*Other is defined as any individual, separate, sealed glass, metal or plastic bottle, can, jar containing a beverage.
Vermont
Beverages
| Type | Value |
| Beer | 5 cents |
| Malt | 5 cents |
| Carbonated Soft Drinks | 5 cents |
| Mixed Wine Drinks | 5 cents |
| Liquor | 15 cents |
| Other* | 5 cents |
*Other is defined as any bottle, car, jar, or carton composed of glass, metal, paper, plastic or any combination. Biodegradable are excluded.
