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Which containers we accept?

Most plastic, aluminum or glass containers that have NY 5¢ imprinted on a container, common containers covered by NYS Bottle BIll are:

 

 

  • Carbonated Soft Drinks

  • Including Sparkling Water, Carbonated Energy Drinks, Carbonated Juice (anything less than 100% juice, containing added sugar or water)

  • Soda Water

  • Beer and Other Malt Beverages

  • Mineral Water - Both carbonated and non-carbonated mineral water

  • Wine Products

  • Water which does not contain sugar, including flavored or nutritionally enhanced water

Which containers are NOT  accepted?

Containers that do not have a proper NY 5¢ refund label OR has anything in it besides small amounts of dirt, dust or moisture OR is not in reasonably good condition, for example, broken glass bottles or crushed cans. The following DO NOT have NY 5¢ refund value:

 

 

  • Milk Products

  • Wine and Liquors

  • Hard Ciders

  • Non-Carbonated Tea

  • Non-Carbonated Sports Drinks

  • Non-Carbonated Juice

  • Drink Boxes

  • Waters Containing Sugar

Not Redeemable Containers

Examples of some containers which

DO NOT hold deposit value:

How It Works:

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