New York 5 cent refund label

Eligible scope

What it applies to

Containers covered by New York’s bottle-deposit law.

Package check

How to identify it

Look for NY and the 5¢ refund wording on the label or container.

Return route

How to get the refund

Return to an accepting retailer or redemption centre.

1. Check that the mark, wording and barcode match the local scheme.
2. Empty the container and keep it in the condition required by the system.
3. Confirm that the selected retailer, machine or redemption point accepts the format.