JK's redemption center (bottles glass & cans return)

The city’s oldest recycling rhythm keeps bottles and cans in circulation at JK’s redemption center on Bryant Avenue. They’ll take your clear, brown, or green glass alongside aluminum and plastic cans—anything covered under New York’s deposit law. Scales hum under fluorescent tubes as pounds turn into cash; bring your empty containers sorted or loose, and the count starts immediately. Neighbors along the waterfront and Hunts Point converge here to balance their returns before heading home.

Across from the industrial yards at 329 Bryant Ave, Bronx, NY 10474, the booth hums through lunch breaks. A quick call ahead tells them your load, but walk-ins always slide right in. Dial (646) 578-1849 to confirm what they’re buying today before you roll up. When you’re ready, use the map to thread through the truck traffic and pull right up: directions here.