At The Can Shack, we believe that doing the right thing should be easy. That’s why we’ve created a fast, friendly, and convenient way to return your NYS redeemable containers—without the hassle of traditional bottle return lines.

Founded with a mission to simplify the redemption process, we partner with local businesses, schools, and organizations to place fully authorized drop-off shacks in strategic community locations. Each shack is dedicated to a specific cause—so when you drop off your bottles and cans, you’re not just recycling… you’re making a difference.

Partnering with The Can Shack is Simple & Completely Free!

Getting started is easy and costs you nothing.

Just submit your interest online, complete a short application, and we’ll deliver a fully branded drop-off shack to your approved location.

For every NYS redeemable container collected, your organization earns $0.05—every month.
No sorting, no mess, no hassle.

We take care of scheduled pickups, keep your shack clean and operational, and send monthly payouts directly to your organization—so you can focus on your mission while making a real impact.

Become A Partner

Make a difference in YOUR community!

Dropping off your bottles and cans at The Can Shack is fast, easy, and mess-free.

Just bag your NYS redeemable containers in a standard sized kitchen garbage bag (no need to sort BUT please ensure that all containers are free of any liquid/trash), find a local shack, and drop them off through the secure openings—that’s it!

Each shack supports a local cause, so every bag you donate helps the environment and gives back to your community.

Next time you’re sitting on a bag of cans or bottles, skip the return lines—and make your empties matter at The Can Shack.

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