Making Recycling in Connecticut Convenient & Rewarding

CLYNK takes the hassle out of redemption.

Fill a CLYNK bag with empty, redeemable beverage containers purchased in Connecticut, add your bag tag, and drop it off at a participating Stop & Shop location. No sorting. No waiting.

We collect your bag, process each container, and credit your account for the full deposit value. After processing, containers are sorted by aluminum, plastic, and glass and returned to the recycling stream, where they can become containers again.

In Connecticut, we offer two ways to CLYNK:

Grow Your Balance

This is the standard CLYNK option that allows you to grow your CLYNK balance over time and withdraw any amount at any time. 

We process each container in your CLYNK bag and then credit your account with the exact deposit amount.

$5 Instant Deposit

With this option, you are responsible for counting the containers in each bag.

Fill each CLYNK bag with 50 redeemable containers, drop it off at the depot and $5.00 will be credited to your account as an Instant Deposit. You can head into Stop & Shop, withdraw the $5 cash slip, and redeem it with a store associate.

There are four easy ways to get started with CLYNK. The easiest way is to sign up at the CLYNK kiosk inside any participating Stop & Shop. You can also download the CLYNK CT mobile app, sign up online at ct.clynk.com, or call our friendly Customer Support team at 866-883-4171. Our team is available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 8 pm (EST) and weekends from 9 am to 5 pm (EST). They’re friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely want to help you with any question or issue—or even if you just want to call and say hello.

Once you have your account, print your unique Bag Tags. Each tag has a code that allows us to identify your bag and credit your containers accurately.
Next, purchase CLYNK bags inside the store, or use your own 13-gallon kitchen trash bags with a drawstring tie. Fill each bag with mixed redeemable beverage containers purchased in Connecticut. Aluminum, plastic, and glass all go in the same bag — no need to sort. Place one Bag Tag on each bag in the designated spot, then drop your bags at the CLYNK station in the parking lot.

What do I need to do to CLYNK?

•To be a successful CLYNKer you will need to follow the Connecticut guidelines of what is accepted for deposit, click here for the full list. 

•Make sure your containers aren’t crushed so we can scan the barcode.

•Keep caps on containers when you can and mix aluminum, plastic, and glass within your CLYNK bag to reduce breakage.

•Tie your CLYNK bags tightly so no containers can escape out the top.

•Place one Bag Tag on each CLYNK bag, scan each Bag Tag to unlock the station door, and associate the bag with your account. Repeat for each bag you drop off.

“Green” CLYNK-branded bags made from reclaimed plastic are sold at Stop & Shop in boxes of 15. Alternatively, you may bring your own 13-gallon kitchen trash bag with a drawstring tie.

Accepted Containers

• Beer & malt beverages
• Malt-based hard seltzers
• Carbonated drinks (including mineral water and soda water)
• Water (including flavored water, plant water, and nutritionally enhanced water)
• Non-carbonated water (including flavored water)
• Juice
• Tea and coffee beverages
• Kombucha
• Plant-infused drinks
• Sports drinks & energy drinks

Not Accepted Containers

• Milk or dairy products
• Plant-based milk products
• Protein drinks or shakes
• Wine, liquor & spirits (including spirit-based cocktails, seltzers, or ciders)
• Miniature bottles of alcohol (“nips”)
• Mixers (products not intended to be consumed on their own)
• THC infused beverages
• Electrolyte drinks labeled as “medical food” 
• Beverages in cartons, boxes or pouches
• Containers over 2.5 liters (.66 gallons) containing non-carbonated beverages
• Containers over 3 liters (.79 gallons) containing carbonated beverages

For more information please visit: https://portal.ct.gov/deep/reduce-reuse-recycle/bottles/connecticut-bottle-bill

After you’ve dropped off your CLYNK bag at the redemption station in the parking lot, depending on which payment option you selected your deposits will be available immediately or typically  within 2 business days. 

You just head to the CLYNK kiosk inside the store, scan your CLYNK app, log into your account, and select the amount you’d like to withdraw. The kiosk will print a cash slip and the amount will be deducted from your account balance. This cash slip is your money, take it right away to a Stop & Shop associate to collect your cash.