Can redemption to reopen under new management

With worries surrounding can redemption availability in Creston, the wait for a new redemption center will be a short few weeks.

John Rinkert, who also owns and operates the Winterest Redemption Center, will be taking over the services and building run by The Can Place, who announced their closure late in October.

For the name of the new center, Rinkert said he wanted to keep it simple and “to the point.” The Creston Redemption Center will soon be accepting beverage containers at 202 Russel Street and is scheduled to open Dec. 1.

The Can Place will close on Nov. 15, and will leave the city of Creston without a redemption center until the new center opens in December. Businesses can refer to the new center when it opens to avoid state requirements to accept containers.

Rinkert asks those looking to redeem their containers at the new center when it opens to keep cans in one bag, bottles in another bag, and all glass containers in boxes.

The Winterset Redemption Center has operated since 2010 and built lasting connections with the community. Rinkert said the development of this original center is something he wants to recreate in Creston.

As part of his routes in Winterset, Rinkert accepted containers from local businesses and bars, giving them direct contact with the redemption process. Rinkert said he’s excited to begin integrating in Creston and connecting in a similar way.

“I’m looking forward to working in the community,” he said.