What are the requirements for beverage containers?
No one may sell a beverage container in NY unless the container has a refund value of not less than 5 cents. Beverages containers must be permanently and clearly marked or embossed with New York State deposit information: On metal containers – on the top of the container On product label – front or back body label or on neck label. No metal containers with parts that are detachable in opening the container, unless the detachable part will decompose by photo degradation or biodegradation. Plastic loop holders (retainers) must be photodegradable or biodegradable.
