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Deposit return in New York
Check the on-pack identifier before travelling. Only containers covered by this system and meeting its condition rules are eligible for a refund.
PACKAGE LABEL GUIDE
How to identify eligible containers
Look for NY 5c or equivalent New York refund wording.
- What to look for
- NY 5c · REFUND VALUE
- Where it appears
- It is normally printed in a multi-state refund statement on the label or lid.
The package must also be within the beverage and size scope of New York’s bottle bill.
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Eligible scope
Beverage containers covered by the state bottle bill; covered beverage categories and sizes vary by state.
Common exclusions
Non-covered beverage categories, unmarked containers and packaging outside the state law.
How to return
Use retailer redemption, a redemption centre or the state-authorised return network.
- Find the identifier shown above or the applicable refund wording on the package.
- The container must be eligible under the state law and normally show the applicable refund value.
- Confirm the selected return point before travelling.
Official sources
Checked 2026-08-12