Recycling Archives - Unlimited Redemption

From Your Cooler to a New Can in 60 Days: The Full Life Cycle of an Aluminum Can in New York

You crack open a cold one on a Friday afternoon. By the time you toss the empty in a bag and bring it to Unlimited Redemption, that can has already…

By H. Singh July 24, 2026Recycling

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Bottle & Can Return in Saratoga Springs, Malta, Queensbury & Wilton — Your Complete Guide to Unlimited Redemption in the North Country

If you live, work, or spend your weekends anywhere between Saratoga Springs and Lake George, you already know the area generates a lot of empties. Track season, summer tourism, backyard…

By H. Singh July 8, 2026Recycling, Redemption Center

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You Don’t Have to Lift a Bag: How Bottle & Can Pickup Works in Upstate NY

There’s a familiar scene in a lot of Upstate New York households. A bag of empties in the corner of the kitchen. Another one behind the garage door. Maybe a…

By H. Singh June 25, 2026Recycling, Upstate NY

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What Happens to Your Bottles After You Drop Them Off? (Inside the Redemption Process)

Most people hand over their bags of empties, pocket their cash, and walk out. Fair enough, that's the whole point. But a lot of folks are curious: what actually happens…

By H. Singh March 26, 2026Recycling

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The 95% Energy Rule: Why Every Recycled Can is a Battery in Disguise

Have you ever looked at a simple aluminum beer can and seen a battery? Probably not. But in the world of sustainability, that’s exactly what it is.When an aluminum can…

By H. Singh January 6, 2026Recycling

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♻️ Recycling 101: Glass, Plastic, or Aluminum? Everything You Can Redeem at Unlimited Redemption

Have you ever stared at a pile of empty beverage containers and wondered, "Which of these is actually worth 5 cents?" In New York, the Bottle Bill makes recycling profitable,…

By H. Singh November 25, 2025Recycling