BottleDrop Redemption Center

Category: Bottle & can redemption center

Address: 1313 Powell Blvd, Gresham, OR 97030, USA

Phone: +18779122019

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–7PM

Monday: 8AM–7PM

Tuesday: 8AM–7PM

Wednesday: 8AM–7PM

Thursday: 8AM–7PM

Friday: 8AM–7PM

Saturday: 8AM–7PM

Reviews

David Grass

Aug 6, 2022

Tall skinny black guy , missing teeth wearing gold chains kinda ugly is seriously disrespectful to people. Especially hispanics since there’s a language barrier. Yelling at them in there face. Even heard him walk away and say he’s going to hit this elderly Hispanic guy on the head with his stick for accidentally putting to many in at a time. Seriously needs to watch his mouth because he’ll end up trying the wrong one and end up with more missing teeth. Seriously embarrassing having someone like him working. He seems to pick on people that look easy. He was nice to me a larger Hispanic with tattoos. Guy is seriously a bully and a joke to this business.

Sylvia McKinzie

Jun 16, 2022

I normally donate my recycling deposits. However, this morning and on two other occasions at this facility, I have been appalled at how the staff treat people. This morning, I witnessed a male worker talk to everyone like they were in a third class citizen consentration camp. Two out of the three times I've used this facility, something was broken. Today it was the conveyer for cans. The last time it was no plastic bottles which I ended up donating because the staff was too busy to do a hand count. Although, I am not sure what they were busy with. Today, one customer, who was very small and frail did not understand "no cans" and was feeding them into the machine. The man was so small, that at first I thought he was a child. The male worker started yelling and got into the man's face and raised his hand at the man, he then punched the ticket button and told the man to get out!!!! The mans demeanor was meek, and I honestly believe the man still did not understand. Additionally, upon opening, one of the female workers was extremely rude to everyone. I was the third customer to enter the building, and as other people were entering, the female worker was yelling at everyone stating they were accepting plastic and glass ONLY. I kindly asked her if she new how long it would take to fix the problem. She then became hostile and said "this is why I don't like dealing with people". I was shocked at her behavior. Her co- worker was kind and said it would take about 30 minutes, but to go ahead and input glass and plastic. About 30 minutes later the nice lady came to me and said it was okay to input my cans. After I was finished I had about 10 items that needed to be hand counted, and when I took them to the counter the first female employee I encountered was very kurt, and told me she would not do the hand count because that too was out of order. All three times I have been to this facility, one or two of the staff are always rude and hostile to their customers. The first time I used this service, the same guy who raised his hand at the customer today, said that they were understaffed and that they do not have managers. When I asked for a business card or information about their services, he said he was not allowed to provide that information. I have never heard of such business practices. From my total experience at this facility, it seems the general attitude of the staff is like they are put out to help their customers and if you are a new customer.... forget it, you are in your own. Fortunately, today, one of the regular customers was kind enough to explain his experience and told me about the green bags for purchase. It's sad that "people/customers" are being treated disrespectful by the staff. Which brings me to my final point, what is the purpose of the bottle deposit if people are going to be treated unjustly for a program that is supposed to help the environment. I won't go back.

Robert Hoelting

Mar 5, 2022

Deposited 346 cans today. the machine had an error printing the reciept. Unfortunately their replacement reciept couldn't be scanned & deposited, only cashed. I wanted the other option, for the store credit. The workers were understating/respectful, but there was nothing they could do, so they advised calling customer service.

Christina Espinoza

Aug 8, 2021

The bottle drop location is always very busy with long lines and no parking. I use the bottle drop with the green bags and just drop them off. Was very disappointed to see the door I open to put my cans in was filled to the top with cans! I don't expect them to be counted today just because of the huge amount of cans they already had that haven't been touched.

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Questions & Answers

Can I get in store to purchase green bag and print my tag? I don't come to recycle so I think I don't need to get on line.

Trinh Nguyen | Aug 18, 2020
Andrei Enache | Aug 18, 2020

Yes. Just walk in and get what you need.

Do I have to go in and open an account and purchase the bag and tags or can you do this online?

Denise Thornton | Aug 19, 2018
Lyndon Way | Aug 19, 2018

Unless you want to sort bottles yourself and keep all the money, it's so easy to sign up and get bags/tags plus a bar code key fob - then you can drop off after hours and withdraw cash at a dispenser on your next visit.

How does the bottle drop work.

regina valentine | Aug 19, 2018
Sabrina Mead | Aug 19, 2018

You can go in register for there bottle drop card and pay $1.20 for bags and tags and fill bags put tag on each bag max of 2 a day and drop the bags into there drop of area and then they will put the bottle money on your card and you can get the money of the card

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Will this location be open tomorrow on Christmas, and is there a limit on the number of cans you're able to turn in at one time?

John Fischer | Aug 18, 2021
Kevin McGuire | Aug 18, 2021

They're supposed to be open 365 days a year. However you should call the one in your area and get the hours. They've been open on every holiday that I know of since they opened. Yes there is a limit of 350 containers which is $35.00 dollars per person per day.

How many of the Drop yourself bags a day can you leave and being counted for?

Soft Touch Dental | Aug 19, 2018
TerriW (Rocznstks) | Aug 18, 2020

The number of bags you can return has been changed. It has changed from 2 bags per day to 15 bags every 90 days, there is no limit on how many bags are returned as long as it does not go over 15 bags in a 90 day period. This is equal to about 1/6th of a bag a day. This is considerably less than the previous limit of 2 bags per day. But for people like myself, the convenience of returning more than 3 bags at a time works well for my variable schedule without exceeding the total limit. The biggest downfall to this are the penalties imposed if you exceed the 15 bags in 90 day limit. According to the Bottle Drop website, any time you exceed the 15 bags in 90 days limit, your account will be deactivated to stop any more deposits from being made. And if this happens you will still have access to your account so you can withdraw any money you may have there. But if it happens too frequently, (or you drop more than 15 bags in one day), BottleDrop says they will close your account.

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Where r all the bottle drops in oregon

Darlene Quigley | Aug 19, 2018
Google User | Aug 19, 2018

Type bottle drop in Google Maps. As it will also give you direction with or without GPS. As well, there will more information there.

What time do they open?

Lisa Brown | Aug 19, 2018
TerriW (Rocznstks) | Aug 18, 2020

Generally they open at 8:00 am at the regular Bottle Drop locations and that is 7 days a week. At locations located in a retail store, it is best to contact that location as they may need to follow the hours of the location where they are located.

Can I check my balance online at all or only thru the kiosk?

Bryan Calligan | Jul 19, 2022
Zach Dobbels | Jul 19, 2022

you can check it online through the bottle drop app on your phone.

Are all the Machines working

Mary Griffey | Apr 20, 2022
William Dvorak | Apr 20, 2022

Yes all the machines work good here and it's really clean

Why is the Powell Bottle Drop closing at 12pm now?

Rachel Winters | Aug 18, 2021
Michelle Watkins | Aug 18, 2021

They aren't. ALL bottledrop locations altered their hours for three days (July 3rd-5th) because of the record high temperatures. Regular hours resumed on Tuesday the 5th

When you need to pick up a box of bottle drop green bags and sticker labels do I need to wait in line with the people that are depositing cans? Is there a quick way to pick up the box of green bags & stickers?

Christina Hutchinson | Aug 18, 2021
Aaron Couchman | Aug 18, 2021

Christina, the previous answer to your question is only partially correct. MOST Fred Meyer locations have the same kiosk that you will find at all of the bottledrop locations. And those kiosks are full service kiosks that allow you to print bag tags AND replace your card if ever needed

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Where can I recycle liquor bottles? I know they are not worth anything. I just want to recycle them.

Rob Harris (Keep Calm and Shake On) | Aug 18, 2021
Stella Lam | Aug 18, 2021

There is a recycling box for glass bottles here.

At Gresham location is there a handcount limit I be been collecting for my fundraiser The to buy gift cards for goodwill for tents blankets boots and coats and subway gift cards homeless teens on the street and

angi lee hutchcraft | Aug 18, 2021
Stella Lam | Aug 18, 2021

The limit is $35 or 350 total bottles, cans, or glass per day. The redemption tickets must also be redeemed for cash the same day.

I could not open the door to drop off bags and neither could the person after me. We were there during open hours. Why could we not access to open the door?

brian blevins | Aug 18, 2021
R Tadd Lowe | Sep 22, 2021

Wait 3 seconds or so then pull the handle it will open. You might gear a click then open but it is delayed.

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Are you open on Christmas? or Holidays?

rockcrawlertoyota | Aug 18, 2021
Kevin McGuire | Aug 18, 2021

Call your local bottle drop for hours. They're supposed to be open 365 days. Google Bottle Drop to find the nearest one to you.

Is Gresham location open

Tanina Giarrusso | Aug 18, 2021
Levi Crowe | Aug 18, 2021

Yup it open in gresham

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Are there certain hours you can drop off green bags at the outside door drop off?

brian blevins | Aug 18, 2020
Terri Koontz | Aug 18, 2020

I believe it is the hours of operation. (9a-7p). Note: Be sure to scan your card when dropping bags. (If someone else opens the door, be sure to close it and scan your card. Otherwise, you won't get credit for those bags you drop.) I learned that the hard way!!! Good luck to you!

What time do they close

Kerstin Ann | Aug 18, 2020
Terri Koontz | Aug 18, 2020

They are open from 9-7.

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If open a account on line for the green bags do I come in and get the bags a the card

Lori Warren | Aug 18, 2020
Ame Rica | Aug 18, 2020

Yes. Enter the code you were sent, at the kiosk, to access and finish setting up your account. From there you'll be able to print off your card and your barcodes. Then take your card over to the service desk and they'll scan it and give you your boxes of bags.

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I evidently lost my Bottle Drop card while leaving the Bottle Drop in Gresham, Oregon. Can I get a replacement card or do I have to open a new account?

Dan Garnett | Aug 18, 2020
Johanna Davis | Aug 18, 2020

My best answer for your question is You will have to go in and ask or call and speak to an associate

Is the drop door still open?

Candice Pule | Aug 18, 2020
Christopher McCoy | Aug 18, 2020

Yes

Can bottle drop mail green bags to you?

Toprominhood | Aug 18, 2020
Christopher McCoy | Aug 18, 2020

No but stores like Fred Meyers in Safeway you can buy the bags I think it's $2 a package of them if I remember it on their website you can use the locator and it'll show partner locations such as Fred Meyers Safeway and other stores you can pick up the bags there's quite a few locations

How many bags can you just drop off that have stickers?

Emily Declet | Aug 18, 2020
Shannon Hakala | Aug 18, 2020

You can drop off up to 15 bags per account, per quarter year. This can be all at once.

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Does anyone happen to know why the after hours bag drop door is only open 5am to 11pm? Why not 24 hours?

Shanda E | Aug 19, 2019
Kristina Toelle | Aug 19, 2019

I think it's so they don't have people coming and going at all hours of the night. There are houses/apartments near by who probably don't want people there constantly, especially when nobody's there to monitor it. Plus, they probably think it'll eliminate crime.

Why didn't I get the bar codes with my replacement bags like I always have before ? Tried asking one of the workers but she vaguely waved me over in the direction of some kind of kiosk thing and walked away !?

Julie Wilson | Aug 19, 2019
Neil Riewer | Aug 18, 2020

They started doing that quite a while ago. Don't know why but it does free the staff up for other things. Were they busy helping another customer, at the time?

Do I have to flatten the cans and bottles?

Sassy Review | Aug 19, 2019
Kristina Toelle | Aug 19, 2019

Don't flatten your cans. The cans spins around in the machine, so it can read the barcode on the can. If you flatten the your cans, it won't work.

how many bags can you drop off for redemption per day?

Gary Baldwin | Aug 19, 2019
TerriW (Rocznstks) | Aug 18, 2020

The number of bags has been changed from 2 bags per day to up to 15 bags in a 90 day period. It does not matter how many bags in a day, as long as you do not try to return more than 15 bags in a 24 hour period or more than 15 bags in a 90 day time period. Be careful of these numbers as Bottle Drop has said they will close your account if this were to happen too frequently.

Is there a limit to the amount of bags and bottles you can bring?

Felipe Alcaraz Mendez | Aug 19, 2019
Sam Rungy | Aug 19, 2019

yes. 350

Do they pay in cash straight up after dropping off your bottles? Or does it have to be wired to an account.

Olivia Caldwell | Aug 19, 2018
Jaime Bidwell | Aug 19, 2019

Cash

Customer service sucks, letting people bring flattened already cashed in bottles. 11 machines and only 4 opened cleaning the machines and refusing to open them as they were just cleaned. Was here the other day the guy working was more worried girls

Aaron Denton | Aug 19, 2018
Ӎґ. Дɲớɳ§ϷᶖᶑᶒΓ | Aug 19, 2018

Curious to know how you realized these "flattened, already cashed in bottles" were already cashed in? Now, they may have been. But, I've personally found several bottles smashed by cars along side the roadway.

Can u drop off after hours on weekends?

Krissy Gonzalez | Aug 19, 2018
Matthew Schindler | Aug 19, 2018

Yes

WERE DO I REDEEM SQUARE BOTTLES IN GRESHAM.

JOHN INGRAM | Aug 19, 2018
Ӎґ. Дɲớɳ§ϷᶖᶑᶒΓ | Aug 19, 2018

Square bottles? BottleDrop will accept any valid redemption can, bottle 44oz and smaller.

We live but have OR bottles/cans to return. Are we allowed to use your centers for that?

Cheryl Mullen | Aug 19, 2018
James branner | Aug 18, 2020

Just bring in the receipt for purchase so they can see the deposit was paid

Are they open today?

BraddyBear | Aug 19, 2018
Terry L-H | Aug 19, 2018

Yes

Can you drop off after hours

Michelle Hein | Aug 19, 2018
Terry L-H | Aug 19, 2018

Yes. Green Bag drop door available from 5am - 11pm. Sign up for a new BottleDrop account.Purchase green bags to use with your BottleDrop account.Drop off green bags between 5am and 11pm at the secure drop door.Add container deposits to your BottleDrop account at the Pay Stations.Withdraw cash from your BottleDrop account, or redeem your deposit slips for cash at the Pay Station

Can you recycle cardboard there?

Kim De Leon | Aug 19, 2018
Bryan Jacobson | Aug 19, 2018

No, only return deposit bottles and cans

Can you bring Washington cans in to this place

David Molina | Aug 19, 2018
Bryan Jacobson | Aug 19, 2018

No, only cans eligible for oregon refund. Usually says somewhere in tiny print.

is there a daily maximum that you can recycle

Linda McGough | Aug 19, 2018
Terry L-H | Aug 19, 2018

When you use the self-serve reverse vending machines or utilize our hand count service up to 50 containers, you can receive your refund in cash. (Up to $35.00 per person, per day.)

Are there bathrooms

Susan White | Aug 19, 2018
Christopher Muldrew (Kung Fu Chris) | Aug 19, 2018

Yes

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