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## Posts
- [Redeem and Recycle at the Same Place: Unlimited Redemption Inside Beer Universe](https://unlimitedredemption.com/blog/bottle-redemption-and-beer-store-upstate-ny/): Picture your typical Saturday errand run. You need a case of beer for the weekend, and you've got three bags of empties sitting in the trunk that have been there since who knows when.
- [The Landlord’s Guide to Bottle & Can Returns in Upstate NY — What to Do With Empties Left Behind by Tenants](https://unlimitedredemption.com/blog/landlords-guide-bottle-can-returns-upstate-ny/): It happens after almost every tenancy. The keys come back, you do the walkthrough, and there they are — bags of empty bottles and cans stuffed in a closet, stacked behind the fridge, or piled up on the back porch. Sometimes a few bags. Sometimes a lot more than that.
- [From Your Cooler to a New Can in 60 Days: The Full Life Cycle of an Aluminum Can in New York](https://unlimitedredemption.com/blog/aluminum-can-recycling-lifecycle-ny/): 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 traveled further than most people realize — and what happens next is genuinely impressive.
- [Race Weekend, Track Season & Tailgates: How Saratoga Springs Residents Can Turn Summer Empties Into Cash](https://unlimitedredemption.com/blog/saratoga-track-season-bottle-can-return/): There is no summer quite like summer in Saratoga Springs. The city wakes up in July with a energy that’s hard to explain if you haven’t seen it — the track fills, the streets buzz, the restaurants run full tables from lunch through midnight, and just about everybody is outside with a drink in hand.
- [Bottle & Can Return in Saratoga Springs, Malta, Queensbury & Wilton — Your Complete Guide to Unlimited Redemption in the North Country](https://unlimitedredemption.com/blog/bottle-can-return-saratoga-queensbury-ny/): 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 cookouts, craft beer from local breweries — it all adds up to bags and bags of bottles and cans sitting in garages and back rooms waiting to go somewhere.
- [You Don’t Have to Lift a Bag: How Bottle & Can Pickup Works in Upstate NY](https://unlimitedredemption.com/blog/bottle-can-pickup-service-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 third tucked under the back steps from last month’s barbecue. All of them full of containers worth real money — and none of them going anywhere.
- [The 5-Cent Habit: How Upstate New Yorkers Are Turning Everyday Empties Into $50, $100, Even $200 a Year](https://unlimitedredemption.com/blog/5-cent-habit-for-empties-upstate-ny/): Nobody thinks much about a single empty soda can. You finish the drink, toss the can, move on with your day. It's 5 cents. It barely registers.
- [What Actually Happens to Landfills When New Yorkers Skip the Bottle Return — And Why It Matters Near You](https://unlimitedredemption.com/blog/environmental-impact-unreturned-bottles-landfills-ny/): Every year, billions of deposit bottles and cans never make it back to a redemption center. They end up in curbside bins, back alleys, roadside ditches — and eventually, landfills. Most people don't think twice about tossing an empty. It feels harmless. One can, one bottle, what's the big deal?
- [The Church Bottle Drive Playbook: How Faith Communities in Upstate NY Can Raise Money While Going Green](https://unlimitedredemption.com/blog/church-bottle-drive-playbook-upstate-ny/): Every faith community knows the fundraising grind. The bake sales, the raffles, the awkward ask during announcements — all of it requires planning, volunteers, upfront spending, and a fair amount of luck with turnout.
- [How Upstate NY Schools Raised Hundreds Without a Single Bake Sale – A Bottle Drive Success Guide](https://unlimitedredemption.com/blog/school-bottle-can-drive-fundraiser-upstate-ny/): Every school year brings the same fundraising conversation. Who’s running the bake sale? Can we do another candy bar drive? What about a car wash if the weather holds?
- [Mastering the BBQ Cleanup: Managing High-Volume Can Returns Across Upstate, NY](https://unlimitedredemption.com/blog/bbq-high-volume-can-returns-upstate-ny/): There’s nothing quite like a Upstate New York summer. The grills are going, the coolers are packed, and the backyard is full of people who know how to have a good time. It’s the best few months of the year — until the party’s over.
- [The Infinite Loop: Following an Aluminum Can from Our Counter Back to the Shelf](https://unlimitedredemption.com/blog/aluminum-can-recycling-loop-new-york/): Pick up an empty aluminum can and look at it. To most people, it’s trash. Something to toss, forget about, and move on from. But that can has a story that doesn’t end when the last sip is taken.
- [Bottle and Can Return in Amsterdam, NY: Your Complete Guide](https://unlimitedredemption.com/blog/bottle-can-return-amsterdam-ny-guide/): Montgomery County residents have always been a self-sufficient bunch. You keep your garage organized, you don't let things pile up, and you know the value of a dollar. So when the bags of empty bottles and cans start stacking up by the recycling bins — and you know that every single one of them has a five-cent deposit on it — it feels wrong to leave that money on the table.
- [Returning Bottles in Coxsackie, NY: The Easiest Option on Route 9W](https://unlimitedredemption.com/blog/bottle-can-return-coxsackie-ny-guide/): Route 9W runs through some of the most scenic stretches of the Hudson Valley — past river views, small towns, orchards, and farms. It also runs right past one of the most convenient bottle and can return centers in Greene County.
- [Where to Return Bottles and Cans in Albany, NY: Get Paid Cash Fast](https://unlimitedredemption.com/blog/bottle-can-return-albany-ny-guide/): You've been meaning to deal with those bags of empties for weeks. They're stacked in the garage, taking up space in the mudroom, or slowly multiplying in the corner of the kitchen. You know there's money in there, five cents a bottle, five cents a can, and you know New York's Bottle Bill entitles you to every cent of it.
- [Bottle and Can Return in Kingston, NY: Washington Ave’s best-kept secret](https://unlimitedredemption.com/blog/bottle-and-can-return-kingston-ny-washington-ave/): If you live in Kingston, you know the drill. Your garage or mudroom slowly fills up with a mountain of empty IPAs, seltzers, and soda cans. You keep telling yourself you’ll deal with them Saturday.
- [What Happens to Your Bottles After You Drop Them Off? (Inside the Redemption Process)](https://unlimitedredemption.com/blog/inside-the-bottle-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 after that? Where do the bottles go? Does the 5-cent deposit disappear into thin air, or does it go toward something real?
- [11 Locations, One Mission – How Unlimited Redemption Is Changing Fundraising Across Upstate New York](https://unlimitedredemption.com/blog/bottle-can-fundraising-guide-upstate-ny/): What if your next fundraiser required no bake sale, no door-to-door selling, no upfront costs, and no complicated logistics? What if all it took was collecting something people already throw away?
- [Bottle & Can Return in Schenectady: Two Locations, Zero Broken Machines & Instant Cash](https://unlimitedredemption.com/blog/bottle-can-return-in-schenectady-ny/): Unlimited Redemption inside Beer Universe — Kelton Ave & Union St, Schenectady, NY Manual counting • Instant payout • No machine rejections • Pickups available
- [Capital Region Recycling: How We’re Powering a Cleaner Albany, Schenectady & Troy](https://unlimitedredemption.com/blog/capital-region-recycling-guide/): 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.

## Pages
- [Bottle Return Center in Wilton, NY](https://unlimitedredemption.com/bottle-can-return-center-wilton/): Unlimited Redemption bottle return center in Wilton might require that containers be arranged by their kind (e.g., plastic, glass, aluminum).
- [Bottle Return Center in Queensbury, NY](https://unlimitedredemption.com/bottle-can-return-center-queensbury/): Unlimited Redemption bottle return center in Queensbury might require that containers be arranged by their kind (e.g., plastic, glass, aluminum).
- [Bottle Return Center in Saratoga, NY](https://unlimitedredemption.com/bottle-can-return-center-saratoga/): Unlimited Redemption bottle return center in Saratoga might require that containers be arranged by their kind (e.g., plastic, glass, aluminum).
- [Bottle Return Center in Malta, NY](https://unlimitedredemption.com/bottle-can-return-center-malta/): Unlimited Redemption bottle return center in Malta might require that containers be arranged by their kind (e.g., plastic, glass, aluminum).
- [Bottle Return Center in Troy, NY](https://unlimitedredemption.com/bottle-can-return-center-troy/): We have three redemption centers serving Troy — choose the one nearest you.
- [Bottle Return Center in Schenectady, NY](https://unlimitedredemption.com/bottle-can-return-center-schenectady/): We have two redemption centers serving Schenectady — choose the one nearest you.
- [Our Locations](https://unlimitedredemption.com/our-locations/): Find your nearest Unlimited Redemption location across Upstate New York.
- [Bottle Return Center in Albany, NY](https://unlimitedredemption.com/bottle-can-return-center-albany/): Albany's Bottle Redemption Center plays a crucial role in local recycling efforts, offering an easy way to retrieve your beverage container deposits. By using the bottle return center in Albany, you contribute to environmental sustainability while reducing waste and earning a little cash back. Unlimited Redemption's bottle and can return center in Albany is a valuable community asset, helping you responsibly sort your glass, plastic, and metal waste.
- [Blog](https://unlimitedredemption.com/blog/): From the latest updates on container recycling bills to behind-the-scenes insights into the redemption process, we've got you covered.
- [Craft Beer Albany](https://unlimitedredemption.com/craft-beer-albany/): You can return all of your recyclables like bottles, cans or plastics at a convenient time after a fundraising drive, party or event. Reach out to our nearest redemption centers at nearest Beer Universe Store. You can also schedule a pickup and we will be ready to help.
- [Kegs Beer Universe Albany](https://unlimitedredemption.com/kegs-beer-universe-albany/): You can return all of your recyclables like bottles, cans or plastics at a convenient time after a fundraising drive, party or event. Reach out to our nearest redemption centers at nearest Beer Universe Store. You can also schedule a pickup and we will be ready to help.
- [Hard Seltzers Beer Universe Albany](https://unlimitedredemption.com/hard-seltzers-beer-universe-albany/): You can return all of your recyclables like bottles, cans or plastics at a convenient time after a fundraising drive, party or event. Reach out to our nearest redemption centers at nearest Beer Universe Store. You can also schedule a pickup and we will be ready to help.
- [Hard Kombucha Beer Universe Albany](https://unlimitedredemption.com/hard-kombucha-beer-universe-albany/): You can return all of your recyclables like bottles, cans or plastics at a convenient time after a fundraising drive, party or event. Reach out to our nearest redemption centers at nearest Beer Universe Store. You can also schedule a pickup and we will be ready to help.
- [Hard Tea Beer Universe Albany](https://unlimitedredemption.com/hard-tea-beer-universe/): You can return all of your recyclables like bottles, cans or plastics at a convenient time after a fundraising drive, party or event. Reach out to our nearest redemption centers at nearest Beer Universe Store. You can also schedule a pickup and we will be ready to help.
- [Mead Beer Universe Albany](https://unlimitedredemption.com/mead-beer-universe-albany/): You can return all of your recyclables like bottles, cans or plastics at a convenient time after a fundraising drive, party or event. Reach out to our nearest redemption centers at nearest Beer Universe Store. You can also schedule a pickup and we will be ready to help.
- [Ciders Beer Universe](https://unlimitedredemption.com/ciders-beer-universe/): You can return all of your recyclables like bottles, cans or plastics at a convenient time after a fundraising drive, party or event. Reach out to our nearest redemption centers at nearest Beer Universe Store. You can also schedule a pickup and we will be ready to help.
- [Eligible Containers](https://unlimitedredemption.com/eligible-containers/): 1. SODA, BEER AND OTHER BEVERAGE CANS
- [Home1](https://unlimitedredemption.com/): Tired of broken machines and long lines? Turn your glass, plastic, and aluminum empties into Instant Cash at Unlimited Redemption. Whether you’re cleaning up after a fundraiser, a holiday party, or a large event, we provide the fastest way to recycle across Capital Region, Hudson Valley, Mohawk Valley, Saratoga Region and Adirondack Gateway.
- [NewYork Return bottle bill](https://unlimitedredemption.com/newyork-return-bottle-bill/): The DEC will be amending New York's Bottle Bill Regulations, 6 NYCRR Part 367 - Returnable Beverage Containers. We held two virtual stakeholder meetings in September 2022 to obtain input regarding potential updates to the regulations. See the webinar presentation asking for input on the regulations. Both meetings were recorded and are available below:
- [Return process](https://unlimitedredemption.com/return-process/): It's very easy to return a bottle and cans at our nearest redemption center. With these three steps, it's very easy to redeem your bottle and cans.

## Service Overview
Unlimited Redemption provides manual counting for all NY 5¢ deposit containers. We eliminate the need for machines or self-sorting, offering a professional alternative to grocery store recycling.

## Locations (11 Sites in NY)
All redemption centers are located inside Beer Universe stores:
- **Albany, NY**
- **Amsterdam, NY**
- **Coxsackie, NY**
- **Kingston, NY**
- **Schenectady, NY:** Kelton Ave & Union St locations.
- **Troy, NY:** Northern Drive, 5th Ave, & Hoosick St locations.
- **Saugerties, NY**
- **Wynantskill, NY**

## Accepted Containers (NY 5¢ Deposit)
- Aluminum soda, beer, and beverage cans.
- Plastic water and soda bottles (including sports caps).
- Glass beer and soda bottles.
- **Note:** We accept containers in any bag; no pre-sorting required by the customer.

## Non-Eligible Items (Per NY Regulations)
- Five-gallon water jugs.
- Milk or juice containers.
- Cider jugs.
- One-gallon water containers (e.g., Poland Spring).

## Commercial & Pickup Services
- **Service Radius:** Pickups available within a 20-mile radius of any of our 11 locations.
- **Sectors Served:** Bars, restaurants, golf courses, police associations, government offices, colleges, hospitals, and construction sites.
- **Logistics:** Specialized support for high-volume recycling and commercial-grade needs.

## Fundraising Programs
- **Eligibility:** Available for Boy Scout clubs, religious organizations, schools, and local non-profits.
- **How it Works:** Groups can bring collected containers to any location for immediate cash or schedule a professional pickup for large-scale drives.

## Quick Links
- [Homepage](https://unlimitedredemption.com)
- [Schedule a Pickup](https://unlimitedredemption.com/contact-us/)
- [View All Locations](https://unlimitedredemption.com/our-locations/)
- [Eligible Containers](https://unlimitedredemption.com/eligible-containers/)
- [Return Process](https://unlimitedredemption.com/return-process/)
- [Fundraising Support](https://unlimitedredemption.com/fundraising/)
- [Contact Support](https://unlimitedredemption.com/contact-us/)
- [Blog](https://unlimitedredemption.com/blog)

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## Contact
      - **Support Email:** unlimitedredemptionny@gmail.com

## Last Updated
2026-01-21