During the coronavirus, bottle redemption has its risks
Richard Michaud, an employee of Seider's Variety and Redemption Center in Hodgdon, sorts through dropped off bottles while wearing a mask and gloves. Studies have shown the virus can live on plastic and stainless steel surfaces for up to three days. (Alexander MacDougall | Houlton Pioneer Times)
Officially, bottle redemption centers, as with other trash collection services, are classified as essential businesses to remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic in Maine. But operating them while protecting the health and safety of employees from the virus is another matter.
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