BottleDrop Iowa is a partnership between Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative and Can Shed.
The BottleDrop Iowa account is an optional service intended to provide extra convenience for individuals, families, and household consumers. The following terms and conditions apply to all BottleDrop Iowa accounts and are agreed to by customers upon account sign up. BottleDrop Iowa or Can Shed are not responsible for miscounts or delayed counts when customers violate the terms and conditions. Violations of these terms and conditions could result in closure of your account with or without notice.
- A valid email address, phone number, Iowa address, and smartphone is required to create a BottleDrop Iowa account through the mobile app.
- A maximum of two (2) BottleDrop Iowa accounts are allowed per household.
- At BottleDrop Iowa Redemption Centers and Can Shed locations, no more than 15 total BottleDrop Iowa bags may be dropped off at a given time. For larger redemptions, utilize our bulk bag program and make your redemption during business hours.
- Only BottleDrop Iowa bags are accepted for counting by BottleDrop Iowa. We may refuse to count containers dropped in any bag other than a BottleDrop Iowa bag.
- A box of 10 BottleDrop Iowa bags costs $2.10 (includes tax) and can be purchased at a Can Shed location or a participating retailer.
- BottleDrop Iowa accounts will be charged a processing fee of $0.25 for each BottleDrop Iowa bag that is dropped off at a BottleDrop Iowa Redemption Center or Can Shed location. Hyperwallet’s processing fees are $0.35 per bank transfer or $0.20 per transaction for Venmo or PayPal transer.
- Containers in a BottleDrop Iowa bag must have an Iowa refund value as defined by IAC 567-107 and Iowa Chapter 455C. Knowingly returning containers that do not have an Iowa refund value may result in a fine of up to $5,000.
- BottleDrop Iowa bags may include a mix of plastic and aluminum containers. No glass is allowed.
- BottleDrop Iowa bags containing any organic materials and/or biohazards such as dirty diapers, syringes, spit/chew, or other biological substances will result in immediate account termination.
- BottleDrop Iowa is committed to using best commercial efforts to accurately (within an average margin of error of +/- 2 containers per bag) count containers. Customers may contact BottleDrop Iowa customer service with questions about bag counts.
- BottleDrop Iowa is not responsible for any issues with a bag if it is dropped off by anyone other than the account holder themselves, including third-party services.
- BottleDrop Iowa is not responsible for inaccurate bag counts if bags are improperly filled or handled. This includes, but is not limited to, bags that:
o Contain trash or non-redeemable containers.
o Contain crushed or broken containers, or containers with excessive residual liquid.
o Contain unrinsed or sticky containers that do not freely fall out of an open bag.
o Are ripped, cut, untied, or not fully closed. - To help ensure the chain-of-custody of BottleDrop Iowa bags, BottleDrop Iowa is not responsible for any issues with a bag(s) if the account holder does not scan the BottleDrop Iowa QR code associated with their account when dropping said bag(s).
- Customers must link each bag using the unique bag QR code to their BottleDrop Iowa account prior to dropping it off.
- There is a maximum withdrawal limit of $250.00 per account per day. There is a minimum withdrawal of $1.00 for Venmo/PayPal and a minimum withdrawal of $5.00 for ACH transfers.
- BottleDrop Iowa bags will be processed and credited to your account within ten (10) business days. If your account has not been credited after 10 days, please contact customer service.
- By participating in the BottleDrop Iowa bag program, customer agrees that contacting customer service to seek a credit is the sole remedy for concerns related to miscounts, missing bags, or bags not processed within the 10-day processing period. Customer service may issue a credit based on recent activity in your account.
Third-Party Companies and Services
- OBRC and BottleDrop Iowa may utilize Hyperwallet payment services to deliver payments to you. Such payment services are subject to the Hyperwallet Terms of Service and the Hyperwallet Privacy Policy.
- BottleDrop Iowa is a collaboration between Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative and Can Shed.
Purchases, Refunds, and Cancellations
BottleDrop Iowa only provides products at Can Shed locations within the state of Iowa and participating retail locations. Please refer to an updated list of our retail locations.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL except for defective bags as outlined below.
Defective Bags
BottleDrop Iowa, in its sole discretion, will replace the defective bag or refund the purchase price for manufacturer’s defects within the first 90 days from date of purchase. You may request a refund by visiting your local Can Shed location. Our warranty policy is valid for the original purchaser only.
Internet Agreement
Customer agrees that since the Internet is not a fully secure medium for the communication of information, and since privacy and confidentiality cannot be guaranteed, use of BottleDrop Iowa, Can Shed, and OBRC’s services may cause the Customer’s information to be accessed by, or disclosed to, other persons. Therefore, the Customer agrees Can Shed and/or OBRC shall not be responsible or liable for damage that the Customer, or any other person, may suffer in connection with the communication of private, confidential, or sensitive information using Can Shed and/or OBRC’s services.
Abusive Conduct
Giving false information to obtain access to company’s system and/or purchase and/or utilize any service (including but not limited to redemption or attempted redemption of containers not subject to the Iowa Bottle Bill). Knowingly providing false, fictitious, or misleading customer information (name, address, etc.), or otherwise intentionally misrepresenting oneself. Utilizing a BottleDrop Iowa account(s) in any way which is not consistent with the intended use of returning containers for redemption, and/or creating or using more than two (2) accounts per household. Engaging in any illegal, criminal, or malicious activities. Any other activity or activities that Can Shed or OBRC, in their sole discretions, determines is unethical or damaging to our other customers, users of the internet, Can Shed’s locations and network, OBRC’s network, or to the corporate reputation of both companies.
Account Abuse
Defined as those many and varied activities that would commonly be termed abusive by computer professionals. These would include, but are not limited to: modification of, or tampering with, files not owned by the user. Attempts to examine files that contain sensitive information not normally to be viewed by system users. Attempts to reduce the system’s resources not normally available to users. Attempts to reduce the system’s security, or to hamper the normal functioning of the system. (Note: the modification of sensitive files is considered acceptable when occurring under the normal function of common user programs designed to modify or examine those files, such as password program.) Attempts to violate the law. Attempts to misuse proprietary information, intellectual property, or property of others for their own purposes. If there are reasonable grounds to believe that a container was not purchased in Iowa, BottleDrop Iowa may request proof of purchase or refuse to accept the container.
THIS TERMS OF SERVICE AGREEMENT (THE “AGREEMENT”) ESTABLISHES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THAT APPLY TO ALL END USERS (EACH AND COLLECTIVELY, “YOU”, “YOUR”, OR “USER”) OF THE SITE AND/OR SERVICE (EACH AS DEFINED BELOW). BY USING THIS SITE AND/OR SERVICE, YOU ARE INDICATING YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT AND YOUR AGREEMENT TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, AS WELL AS ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS. YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO USE THIS SITE AND/OR SERVICE IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS AGREEMENT CAN BE CHANGED, MODIFIED, SUPPLEMENTED, AND/OR UPDATED BY BOTTLEDROP CENTERS (“BOTTLEDROP CENTERS”, “OREGON BEVERAGE RECYCLING COOPERATIVE”, “OBRC”, “CAN SHED”, “WE”, “OUR”, OR “US”) AT ANY TIME. YOUR CONTINUED USE OF THE SITE AND/OR SERVICE AFTER THE MODIFICATION OF THIS AGREEMENT MEANS THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL SUCH CHANGES. ACCORDINGLY, YOU ARE ADVISED TO CONSULT THIS AGREEMENT EACH TIME YOU ACCESS THE SITE AND/OR SERVICE IN ORDER TO VIEW ANY CHANGES TO THIS AGREEMENT. THIS AGREEMENT WAS LAST MODIFIED AS OF THE DATE INDICATED ABOVE.
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to these terms will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Your Acceptance of These Terms
BottleDrop Iowa management reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to change these terms or the fees associated with BottleDrop Iowa accounts or other BottleDrop Iowa services at any time. Best efforts will be made to notify all customers and account holders of any changes to fees or account terms and conditions. Customers are responsible for keeping their account information up to date.
By signing up for a BottleDrop Iowa account, you signify your acceptance of these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use a BottleDrop Iowa account. Your continued use of the BottleDrop Iowa account following the posting of changes to these terms will be deemed to be your acceptance of those changes.
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, the practices of BottleDrop Iowa, or your dealings with this BottleDrop Iowa account, please contact us at:
319-366-1300
BottleDropIowa.com