Michigan

Name	Michigan Beverage Container Act
Purpose	To reduce roadside litter, clean up the environment, and conserve energy and natural resources
Enacted	11/2/1976
Implemented	12/3/1978
Beverages Covered	Beer, soft drinks, carbonated & mineral water, wine coolers, canned cocktails
Containers Covered	Any airtight metal, glass, paper, or plastic container, or a combination, under 1 gallon
Amount of Deposit	10¢
Reclamation System	Retail stores
Unredeemed Deposits	75% to state for envt'l programs, 25% to retailers (more information)
Handling Fee	None
Redemption Rate	overall 96.9% (iv)

Details

The Michigan law requires reporting of containers sold and redeemed by bottlers and distributors. At 10¢, Michigan's deposit is the highest in the country—and so is its recycling rate.

Footnotes

[iv] Source: Michigan Department of Treasury, Bottle Deposit Information Chart, 1990-2008. [pdf]

Updated January 31, 2010