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Bottle Deposit
Bottle Deposit
Michigan Treasury eServices displayed on a laptop computer.
Michigan Treasury eServices displayed on a laptop computer.
New Filing Requirement
Starting January 1, 2026, all Bottle Deposit reports must be filed online using Michigan Treasury eServices. This free online platform also provides access to:
• Make same-day or scheduled electronic payments.
• Check the status of reports and refunds in real time.
• View letters and communicate securely with Treasury.
What is the Michigan Bottle Deposit Program?
The Michigan Beverage Container Deposit Law (also called the Bottle Bill) was created in 1976 to reduce litter and encourage recycling. It requires a 10¢ deposit on certain beverage containers, which is refunded when the container is returned.
Treasury manages the financial side of the program. This includes collecting unredeemed deposits, issuing reimbursements, processing over-redemption claims, distributing funds to the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Bottle Bill Enforcement Fund, and submitting an annual report to the Legislature.