| Original Law | 1989 Amendment | 2008 Amendments | Current Law | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Michigan Beverage Container Act | |||
| Purpose | To reduce roadside litter, clean up the environment, and conserve energy and natural resources | |||
| Enacted | 11/2/1976 | 2008, various dates | ||
| Implemented | 12/3/1978 | 7/27/1989 | various dates | |
| Beverages Covered | Beer, soft drink, carbonated and mineral water | Added wine coolers and canned cocktails | 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 | Any airtight metal, glass, paper, or plastic container, or a combination, under 1 gallon | ||
| Amount of Deposit | Refillables 5¢; Non-refillables 10¢ | Changed to 10¢ for all container types | 10¢ | |
| Redemption Rate | CY '14 94.2% [a] | |||
| Reclamation System | Retail stores | Retail stores | ||
| Unredeemed Deposits | Entitled retailers to 25% of unclaimed deposits | 75% to state for envt'l programs, 25% to retailers (more information) | ||
| Handling Fee | None | None | ||
| View Legislation | Deposit law through 2009 | 2008 bills | Current Law | |
| Notes | Requires a machine-readable state-specific mark to be printed on most beverage containers indicating to RVMs whether the container is redeemable; increases penalties for fraudulent redemption. | |||
Footnotes[a] Source: Michigan Department of Treasury, Bottle Deposit Information Chart, 1990-2014. [pdf] |
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