In Upstate New York, the familiar clink of glass bottles and the crunch of aluminum cans isn’t just background noise it’s the sound of a community doing its part.
Across Albany, Schenectady, and Troy, recycling has become more than a routine. It’s a commitment to cleaner streets, stronger neighborhoods, and a healthier Capital Region for generations to come.
At Unlimited Redemption, we’re proud to be at the center of that effort. We don’t just count bottles and cans, we help turn everyday recycling into real community impact.
With 11 convenient locations across the Capital Region, we make recycling fast, simple, and rewarding, while helping New Yorkers put extra cash back in their pockets.
The Power of Truly Local Recycling
When most people think of recycling, they picture blue bins lining the streets of Albany or tucked along Troy’s historic blocks.
Curbside recycling plays an important role but it comes with a challenge, contamination. Broken glass, food residue, and mixed materials often mean recyclable items end up in landfills instead.
That’s where Unlimited Redemption makes a real difference.
Our clean-stream recycling model ensures that every aluminum can, plastic bottle, and glass container you bring in is properly sorted and fully recyclable no guesswork, no waste.
- In Albany: Skip the frustration of broken grocery store machines. Our fast, manual-count process gets you in and out without the hassle.
- In Schenectady: Our Kelton Ave and Union Street locations offer clean, professional spaces where recycling takes just minutes.
- In Troy: With locations on Northern Drive, 5th Avenue, and Hoosick Street, recycling is always close no matter which side of the Collar City you call home.
More Than Loose Change: Supporting Our Communities
The heart of the Capital Region isn’t just its cities, it’s its people. And Unlimited Redemption is proud to support the local organizations that keep our communities thriving.
For schools, scout troops, churches, and non-profits, bottle drives aren’t just fundraising events, they’re lifelines. Whether it’s a Little League team in Schenectady raising money for new uniforms or a Troy-based church funding community outreach, we specialize in high-volume redemption that turns thousands of empties into meaningful support.
We handle the logistics and fast processing so your organization can focus on what matters most.
Pro Tip: Planning a large-scale bottle drive? We offer trailer and truck services, making collection and transport as easy as a phone call.
Recycling Without the Runaround: Our 20-Mile Pickup Service
Life in the Capital Region moves fast. Between busy schedules, daily commutes, and packed garages, finding time to haul bags of bottles can feel overwhelming especially when your “collection” has grown out of control.
That’s why we offer Scheduled Pickup Services within a 20-mile radius of all 11 locations.
- For Homeowners: Clear out basements, garages, and sheds without leaving your driveway.
- For Businesses: Bars, restaurants, and event venues across Albany and Schenectady rely on our pickup service to stay clean and efficient. Instead of paying for extra trash removal, they turn recyclables into revenue.
A Big Environmental Win for Upstate New York
Every bottle or can you redeem has an impact far beyond the counter. Aluminum, for example, is infinitely recyclable a can dropped off today can be back on a store shelf in as little as 60 days, using 95% less energy than producing a new one.
By choosing a dedicated redemption center, you’re helping to:
- Reduce landfill overflow as New York landfills near capacity
- Protect local waterways, keeping plastics out of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers
- Lower carbon emissions with efficient, coordinated pickup routes
Small actions add up and together, they make a big difference.
Visit Unlimited Redemption Today
Whether you’re a seasoned recycler or cleaning out your garage for the first time, we invite you to experience the Unlimited Redemption difference. Skip the sticky floors, jammed machines, and “Out of Service” signs at the supermarket.
Visit any of our 11 locations, many conveniently located inside Beer Universe, for a clean, fast, and friendly recycling experience.
Ready to get started?
- Bring in your bottles and cans for instant cash
- Schedule a pickup for large volumes and let us come to you
Together, we’re keeping Albany, Schenectady, and Troy clean, green, and thriving one bottle at a time.
FAQs
How do I get paid for my bottles and cans?
Simply bring your sorted empties to any of our 11 locations for a fast manual count and instant cash, no waiting on slow grocery store machines.
Do you offer pickup for large volumes?
Yes! We provide a 20-mile scheduled pickup service for homeowners, businesses, and non-profits with high-volume recycling needs.
Can you help with my organization’s bottle drive?
Absolutely. We specialize in community fundraising, offering trailer services and fast processing to help local groups turn recyclables into meaningful support.
