BFAIR Purchases Building at 1000 Massachusetts Avenue to Support Growth of Bottle & Can Redemption Center
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BFAIR Purchases Building at 1000 Massachusetts Avenue to Support Growth of Bottle & Can Redemption Center
Wed. Jan 21, 2026 (North Adams, MA) — BFAIR is pleased to announce the purchase of the building located at 1000 Massachusetts Avenue in North Adams, home to the BFAIR Bottle & Can Redemption Center effective January 9, 2026. This milestone marks an important step forward in BFAIR’s continued commitment to providing meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities while serving the environmental and economic needs of North Berkshire.
After several years of managing the Bottle & Can Redemption Center, BFAIR officially acquired the business in July 2019. The recent purchase of the building allows BFAIR to plan for long-term growth and expansion in response to a significant increase in the volume of redeemable bottles and cans being processed.
“This purchase gives us the opportunity to expand the space to better meet growing demand,” said Laura Baran, Senior Director of CBDS & Employment Services. “The increase is driven by more customers, additional pop-up and pick-up locations through our service van—sponsored by Adams Community Bank—and a rise in community bottle drives.”
With the ability to expand the building, BFAIR will be able to add workspace and purchase a second bottle and can counting machine, made possible through support from the Berkshire Bank Foundation. These improvements will increase efficiency, enhance workflow, and support continued job creation.
Future renovations may also include reconfiguring the lobby area to improve productivity and customer flow as operations continue to grow.
BFAIR is grateful for the opportunity to invest in this space and remain a strong presence in North Berkshire. The organization looks forward to continuing its role in supporting the local community, protecting the environment through recycling efforts, and providing productive, meaningful work for people with disabilities.
For more information about BFAIR and the Bottle & Can Redemption Center, visit https://www.bfair.org/BFAIR-Bottle-and-Can-Redemption-Center
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About BFAIR
For over thirty years, BFAIR has been providing Adult Family Care (AFC), Residential, Employment and Day Services for adults and children with developmental disabilities, Acquired Brain Injury and Autism. BFAIR is a proud member agency of the Northern Berkshire United Way and the Williamstown Community Chest.
