Can & Bottle Return Deposit Locations Near Myrtle Ave & Broadway, Brooklyn

New York's Returnable Container Act ("Bottle Bill") = 5¢ deposit on beer, soda, water, wine cooler containers (<3.78 L). Redemption centers near Myrtle Ave / Broadway (Bushwick/Bed-Stuy):

1. Redemption Centers (Best Rates, Bulk Accepted)

• Bushwick Redemption Center — 1315 Broadway (at Gates Ave). Daily 8 AM–6 PM. Accepts all brands, pays cash.
• Bedford Ave Redemption — 783 Bedford Ave (near Fulton). M–Sat 9–5.
• Myrtle Ave Bottle & Can Return — 1125 Myrtle Ave (near Broadway). M–F 8–5, Sat 9–2.

2. Supermarkets (Required to Accept ≤240 containers/day/person)

• Food Bazaar — 1175 Broadway (at Gates). Reverse vending machines + manual count.
• Key Food — 1340 Broadway. Machines only.
• Associated Supermarket — 980 Myrtle Ave. Manual count at service desk.

3. Convenience Stores / Bodegas (Hit or Miss)

• Many accept but limit quantity (24–48). Call ahead.
• Look for "We Redeem Bottles & Cans" sign.

4. Curbside Recycling (No Deposit Return)

• NYC DSNY blue bin — for recycling, no 5¢ refund.

5. Scrap Metal Yards (Aluminum Cans Only, By Weight)

• Gerardin Scrap — 1250 Flushing Ave. ~$0.50–0.70/lb (≈30 cans/lb). Better for large volumes.

Tips

• Rinse containers. Crush cans (saves space, accepted).
• Separate by material (aluminum, plastic, glass) for speed.
• Bring ID for >$50 redemption (some centers).
• Check hours—many close Sunday.

Closest dedicated center: Myrtle Ave Bottle & Can Return (1125 Myrtle). Supermarkets next best for convenience.