U.S. Bottle Bill Laws: State-by-State Container Deposit Fee Schedules
A complete reference of U.S. state bottle deposit laws. Ten states enforce bottle bill legislation requiring refundable container deposits ranging from 5 to 15 cents per unit.
This is a regulated fee — required or governed by law in the jurisdictions below.
Overview
Ten U.S. states enforce bottle deposit laws (bottle bills) requiring retailers to charge a refundable deposit on eligible beverage containers at the point of sale. Deposits fund container collection and recycling programs. Fee amounts, covered container types, and covered beverages vary by state.
Fee schedule by jurisdiction
10 jurisdictions with active fee requirements.
| Jurisdiction | Fee |
|---|---|
| California | 5¢ (<24 oz), 10¢ (≥24 oz), 25¢ (wine/spirits pouches) |
| Connecticut | 10¢ |
| Hawaii | 5¢ |
| Iowa | 5¢ |
| Maine | 5¢ (standard), 15¢ (wine and liquor) |
| Massachusetts | 5¢ |
| Michigan | 10¢ |
| New York | 5¢ |
| Oregon | 10¢ |
| Vermont | 5¢ (standard), 15¢ (liquor) |
California
5¢ (<24 oz), 10¢ (≥24 oz), 25¢ (wine/spirits pouches)
Aluminum, glass, plastic, bi-metal beverage containers
Administered as the California Redemption Value (CRV) program
Connecticut
10¢
Soda, beer, hard seltzer, juice, water
Hawaii
5¢
Soda, juice, tea, coffee, sports drinks
Iowa
5¢
Beer, soft drinks, carbonated beverages
Maine
5¢ (standard), 15¢ (wine and liquor)
All beverages including spirits
Massachusetts
5¢
Soda, beer, malt beverages
Michigan
10¢
Soda, beer, mineral water
Highest standard deposit rate in the U.S.
New York
5¢
Soda, beer, energy drinks, flavored water
Oregon
10¢
Water, soda, beer, malt beverages
Increased from 5¢ to 10¢ in 2017
Vermont
5¢ (standard), 15¢ (liquor)
Beer, soda, wine coolers, spirits
Enforcement
Non-compliance can result in severe fines. In 2018, a beverage distributor was fined $550,000 for failing to charge New York's 5¢ bottle deposit fee.
Official sources
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Shopify compliance
This is a mandatory fee — merchants selling in covered jurisdictions are legally required to collect it. Shopify requires that mandatory fees be clearly disclosed to customers before checkout. Use a Shopify app like Magical Fees to automate collection and ensure compliance.
This information is maintained by the Magical Apps team and reviewed annually. Always consult official government sources for the most current requirements.
Quick facts
- Regulation
- U.S. State Bottle Bill Laws
- Country
- United States
- Jurisdictions
- 10
- Category
- Container Deposits
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View fee schedule →CanadaCanadian Provincial Container Deposit Programs
Reference for Canadian provincial container deposit-return programs covering refundable deposits on bottles, cans, and other beverage containers across all provinces with active programs.
View fee schedule →GermanyGerman Pfand (Deposit-Return System)
A reference for Germany's Pfandpflicht deposit-return system. Covers Einweg (single-use) and Mehrweg (reusable) container deposit amounts and the beverages they apply to.
View fee schedule →European UnionEU Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) Rollout
Reference for deposit return schemes (DRS) across the European Union. Multiple member states have launched or are launching DRS under the Single Use Plastics Directive; rates and scope vary by country.
View fee schedule →HungaryHungary Deposit Return Scheme (MOHU)
Reference for Hungary's national deposit return scheme operated by MOHU, requiring a refundable 50 HUF deposit on single-use glass, plastic, and aluminum beverage containers.
View fee schedule →IrelandIreland Deposit Return Scheme (Re-Turn)
Reference for Ireland's national deposit return scheme (Re-Turn), requiring refundable deposits of 15–25 cents on PET plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and steel cans sold in Ireland.
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