When I first moved to Biddeford a year ago, I was looking into how to redeem my bottles and came…read moreacross this place on Yelp, with its single one-star review from three years ago. If it was a restaurant I would likely have avoided it completely, but for bottle redemption the stakes aren't that high, you know? So I went there and it was perfectly fine. I considered writing a positive review then, but figured I should wait a while so I had a larger body of experience to draw from. I've now been going there every week or two for a year now and its always been perfectly fine. The people are friendly and they have a cool dog who hangs out behind the counter. Sometimes they can't take one or more wine bottles because the Maine redemption label has fallen off (the redemption value in Maine is considerably higher than surrounding states, so wine bottles get special labels that don't always stay on), but I can hardly blame them for that. I just take those bottles home and recycle them the normal way. It seems like it must be an unpleasant job to work behind an open counter year round, in all weather, in a room that smells like everyone's nasty, poorly-rinsed (if at all) soda, beer, wine, and liquor bottles, but the people here do so cheerfully enough, so I'm happy to leave a tip. I'm not weirdly obsessive so I never try tallying my own total before giving them my bottles (seriously, who does that?) but I've neer found any reason to quibble with the amount I get back. If you're not someone trying to scam out-of-state bottles or obsessively fixated on tallying your own totals, you'll probably have a perfectly fine experience at this place, like I have for the past year. At one point last fall I did try the competitor across town ("Coastal Discount Beverage & Redemption"), but their wall was plastered with Trump stickers so I got a bad vibe. I guess even bottle redemption is politicized now. I have no awareness of Biddeford Bottle & Can's political affiliations, and that is another plus in my book.

Owner was rude because I only had glass bottles and no plastic ones. Said I also need to bring in…read moreplastic otherwise he'd be out of business if he only took glass. Are you not a bottle redemption center? He'll be out of business because of his attitude. Not going back.

Great reliable service. Highly recommended. They came and took away several computers, phones, and…read moretelevisions for a minimal cost.

Computer Be Gone will not only pick up your e-waste, they'll do it for free (if you're close by) or…read morecheaply (if you're further away). If you have a lot of old computers, TVs, etc sitting around, this can a huge time-saver and much less hassle than the typical route of driving to a big-box store and standing in line at the customer service desk. They're also much more personable than most big-box store employees, in my experience.

Good place to bring your returnable bottles and cans for a refund. The staff are friendly. Counting…read moreis quick and accurate. If you're like me and prefer to use your own bags or bins, rather than having to purchase proprietary bags, South Portland Redemption Center is a good option in a convenient location.

I have been a customer of SPRC for years. The bottle handlers are awesome. They crank out the work…read moreand are really focused. I always tip them really well because they do such hard work. But I won't be back. Its obviously a management issue. In the last couple years it seems like half the time that I go there, during their normal operating hours, they are closed. Sometimes they'll put a note on the window saying they're closed for the day. Today was one of the many times they didn't. I have even become accustomed to calling first to see if they're REALLY open. They don't update their voicemail. Today when I called I just got a "mailbox is full" message. So I took the risk, filled up my car with bottles on this very hot day, and drove across town. No open windows. No lights. No sign. And now I've got a car full of cans and bottles. Thanks SPRC! It would be SO UNBELIEVABLY EASY for them to update their voicemail, AND put a note on the window. Maybe today it was the heat. I imagine they don't have a/c in there, and it would be an awful place to work in when its 90 degrees. I get it, BUT HAVE THE DECENCY AND COURTESY TO YOUR CUSTOMERS TO COMMUNICATE TO THEM! It has happened enough times that it is obvious leadership just doesn't care. Now, neither do I.

Often closed when they are supposed to be open. When they are open usually there is a long line,…read morewait time of an hour or so sometimes. They don't accept all returnables.

Very nice, reliable staff. Some staff make conversation, others do not, that doesn't really bother…read moreme either way. In general, people move pretty quickly through here, so I'm never left waiting for too long. I do think the area where cars line up could be larger somehow, or if there were some more organized way to do this, but overall, given the space they have, they do a pretty good job managing. The counts are usually on par, and they pay in cash. Very easy and convenient.

great (and fast) service i expected a voicemail when i…read morecalled on a federal holiday. a human answered! careful not to damage my home reasonable rates i'm up to two engagements with them

I just had my hot tub removed from my deck. There were six guys here in a matter of 23 hours. The…read morehot tub was gone and my deck was clean. I was very impressed. All six guys were extremely hard workers.

Jeffrey was amazing! Before he even came to look for my lost engagement ring he was oozing with…read morepositivity that we would find it. He showed up after working all night and found it in 1/2 an hour in 3 feet of snow all in 14 degree weather! Words cannot describe how happy I am! Highly recommended, I would give more stars if possible!!

From the owner: I will search and return your lost item, with my Emergency Metal Detecting Service. Have you lost…read morea Ring, Other Jewelry, Phone, Keys or maybe you need to locate your property markers. I have found all of these in the past 24+ years of detecting. The cost for my Service and Time are free. That’s right, no cost as I work on a reward basis only, if you so choose. I do require a small call out fee to cover my transportation costs, such as gas, tolls, parking, wear and tear, etc.. this usually is in the $10.00 range but depends on the distance to your location. More information may be found on The Ring Finders website, where you will see my page. So, let’s find and return your missing item.

Family affair business with a competent young woman at the helm. Her father and helper took apart a…read moresleeper sofa that was assembled and had been brought in through a window. They were very efficient and careful with dismantling and removal (through the house, not a window!) The cost was reasonable, particularly considering the recycling part--they reassemble sofa beds and donate them.

From the owner: We strive to recycle most of what we get! Whether it be donated, reused, or repurposed we strive…read moreto keep things out of landfills!

They were very responsive reasonably priced. They came quickly and were done in a few minutes. I…read morewas very happy with my transaction will be using them in the future. I highly recommend!

From the owner: Junk pile removal Estate clean outs…read moreEviction clean out Hoarder clean out Basement/Attic clean outs Brush clean up Storage unit clean outs Small demolition Delivery services Single item pickup

This is a well organized, well groomed business. All signs are detailed in what can and cannot be…read morerecycled. Price lists are fair. Staff is always pleasant and professional. If unable to recycle item(s), referrals are often made. Thank you for keeping our city clean.

Great place but the Swap Shop has gone to hell. They used to stock serviceable items people could…read moreuse. Now it's filled with cast-off trinkets from your great aunt's attic. And moldy books.